Series
Intel Extreme Masters is ESL FACEIT Group's global Counter-Strike tournament series within the ESL Pro Tour.
Organizer
ESL FACEIT Group
First held
2006
Scope
Global
Status
Active
Intel Extreme Masters is the global Counter-Strike 2 series operated by ESL FACEIT Group within the ESL Pro Tour. The 2026 calendar confirms separate Atlanta, Cologne and Beijing editions; each edition page carries its own verified host, field, prize pool and champion.
| Edition | Host | Dates | Prize pool | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEM Beijing 2026 | Beijing, China | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | — | — |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Cologne, Germany | Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026 | — | — |
| IEM Atlanta 2026 | Atlanta, United States | May 11, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | — | — |
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