ESL FACEIT Group says IEM Beijing 2026 will bring 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams to Beijing in China from Nov. 2–8. Matches will take place at Bloomage Biotech·Biohyalux ECM Arena, where the teams will compete for USD 1.25 million in total winnings and strengthen their position in the race for the USD 1 million ESL Grand Slam VII bonus. The announced field includes FURIA, Team Falcons, Natus Vincere and Chinese side TYLOO.[1][2]
Group play runs Nov. 2–4 in two eight-team double-elimination brackets, with every match best-of-three. The top three teams in each group advance to a six-team single-elimination playoff on Nov. 6–8; group winners go straight to the semifinals. The quarterfinals, semifinals and third-place match are best-of-three, while the grand final is best-of-five. The official event page lists USD 1.25 million in total winnings, including USD 125,000 in player prize money and USD 235,000 for the winning club.[1]
The event returns to Beijing for the first time since 2019 and will use a 360-degree stage. ESL has forecast more than 45,000 attendees across the six match days open to spectators. The October 27 release says fans can attend team signing sessions and try activities from Intel, DHL, ZOWIE, Logitech G and AutoFull.[2][3]
The release lists an Intel daily CS2 5v5, a SteelSeries Aim Trainer, a racing simulator and free-play area; a DHL custom training map, interactive prize wheel and giveaways; ZOWIE aim challenges with daily leaderboard prizes; a Logitech G station featuring the GPW5 Ultra, reaction-speed challenge, DBC system test and product-design display; and AutoFull chair trials, PC 1v1 matches and a timed puzzle. The ESL store will also sell limited merchandise, including Kolex cards and team jerseys.
ESL Counter-Strike will stream the tournament on Twitch, YouTube, Kick and TikTok, with additional coverage from designated broadcast partners, according to the release.
