The organisers of IEM Cologne 2024 for CS2 have revealed the results of the Play-In and group stage draws. Team Spirit has been placed in a group with Natus Vincere, G2 Esports, and Astralis, while Virtus.pro is in a group with FaZe Clan, MOUZ, and Team Vitality.
The initial opponents for these teams will be determined based on the outcomes of the Play-In stage. This stage will include matches between BetBoom Team and 9z Team, Eternal Fire and Team Falcons, as well as FURIA Esports and Imperial Esports. It is worth noting that ESL previously announced there would be no best-of-1 matches at the championship.
IEM Cologne 2024 will take place from 7 to 18 August in Germany. A total of 24 teams will compete for a prize pool of one million dollars. The champion will also earn spots at IEM Katowice 2025 and the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024.