IEM Kraków 2027
Intel Extreme Masters heads back to Kraków's Tauron Arena from 27 January to 7 February 2027, with 24 of the world's best CS2 teams and arena playoff days on 4-7 February.
Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2027 is the flagship winter stop of the ESL Pro Tour and one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of the year. After more than a decade of sold-out crowds at the Spodek in Katowice, IEM's Polish mega-event moved to the Tauron Arena Kraków in 2026, and the 2027 edition runs from 27 January to 7 February 2027. Twenty-four of the world's best CS2 teams battle through the opening stages before the playoffs take over the Tauron Arena from 4 to 7 February, where thousands of fans fill the stands for the loudest atmosphere in esports. The event carries EPT Championship status and a seven-figure prize pool, so every top team in the world will be fighting for a spot. For fans from Croatia and the wider region, Kraków is one of the most accessible top-tier esports trips in Europe: direct flights and affordable accommodation make it a realistic weekend plan, and the city itself is worth the visit. Tickets are sold in waves via Ticketmaster, from single-day seats to multi-day arena packages, and the arena weekend traditionally sells out - if you are planning to go, book early.
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