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CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025: All Teams, Format Explained, Prize Pool, and More

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CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025

Summary

  • CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 will host 16 elite teams at Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center with a $1,000,000 prize pool and the IEM trophy on the line.
  • FaZe Clan enters as defending champions, raising expectations for a thrilling showdown before the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.
  • Participating teams hail from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and global rankings, including Team Vitality, TYLOO, Natus Vincere, Astralis, and more.

After a successful CS Asia Championships, elite-tier teams across the world will return to Asian Soil once again to participate in the CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025. A total of 16 A-Tier and B-Tier teams across different parts of the world will gather inside the Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center for a final stand-off before StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 kicks in.

Meanwhile, a total of $1,000,000 will also be in the line, along with a shiny IEM trophy to etch their names in the history books. All eyes will be on FaZe Clan, as they will enter the tournament as the defending champions. Hence, expectations will be high for them. That said, this article will explore all the necessary aspects of the CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025.

All IEM Chengdu 2025 Participating Teams

Chengdu 2024 winners
FaZe Clan as the IEM Chengdu 2024 winners

As discussed in the previous section of this article, a total of 16 teams across different regions will participate in the CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025. A few of the teams have been selected based on Valve Regional Standings Europe, Asia, and other regions, while others have been selected based on their Global standings. For context, all the regional standings were based on August 2025. That said, here's a detailed list of teams:

Valve Regional Standins (Europe)

  • Team Vitality
  • Team Spirit

Valve Regional Standins (Asia)

  • The MongolZ
  • TYLOO

Valve Regional Standins (Americas)

  • FURIA
  • paiN Gaming

Valve Regional Standins (Global)

  • MOUZ
  • Natus Vincere
  • Team Falcons
  • FaZe Clan
  • Astralis
  • G2 Esports
  • 3DMAX
  • Lynn VIsion Gaming
  • Virtus.pro
  • HEROIC

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CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 Schedule and Format Explained

The IEM Chengdu 2025 is scheduled to raise its curtain on November 3, 2025, and will conclude on November 9, 2025. 16 teams will be divided into two groups amd face off each other, featuring a BO3 (Best-of-three) format. The top three teams from both groups will secure their tickets to the Playoffs stage. However, there's a catch. The group stage winners of both groups will directly advance to the Semifinals. Meanwhile, the rest of the rosters will advance in the Quarterfinals as High or Low Seeds, depending on their positions. In the Playoffs stage, all the matches will be of a Single-Elimination Bracket, and the Grand Final will follow the standard BO5 (Best-of-five) format. Teams can check the list of all CS2 Maps to prepare their strategies and map picks ahead of the tournament.

CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 Prize Pool

As decided by the Intel Extreme Masters authority, a total of $1,000,000 will be the prize pool of CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025. But there's a catch. The $300,000 will be spread among the participants, while the rest of the amount will be considered as club's share. Here's a detailed summary of the Chengdu 2025 prize pool:

PlacePrize Money ($USD)
1st$125,000 + $160,000 (Club Share)
2nd$50,000 + $100,000 (Club Share)
3rd$30,000 + $90,000 (Club Share)
4th$20,000 + $70,000 (Club Share)
5th-6th$12,500 + $60,000 (Club Share)
7th-8th$7,000 + $40,000 (Club Share)
9th-12th$5,000 + $20,000 (Club Share)
13th-16th$4,000
CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 Prize Pool

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Where to watch CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 matches?

Those who are wondering where to watch CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 matches, well, we've got you covered. Enthusiastic Counter-Strike fans can navigate to ESL's official Twitch and YouTube channels to catch their favorite teams in action. Here's the quick links:

CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025: Some insights and the Favorites to win the tournament

While all eyes will be on this S-Tier Chengdu tournament, the PGL authorities have decided to shorten their Masters Bucharest 2025 schedule by one day so that the dates don't clash. Yes, you've heard it right. Some of the major names, such as 3DMAX, Astralis, and paiN Gaming, are also participating in the tournament. Initially, the plan was to finish Bucharest's schedule on November 2, 2025. However, since the Chengdu tournament is taking place in November 3, and if any one of the aforementioned teams reaches Grand or Third-place matches, it would be impossible for them to finish this Romanian tournament and travel back to Chengdu on the same day. Hence, the PGL authorities decided to end their fest on November 1 to avoid any travel discomfort.

Coming to the favorite teams, as we've mentioned, FaZe Clan is already entering the tournament as the defending champions. Hence, the expectations will be quite high from them. Meanwhile, powerhouses like Team Vitality, The MongolZ, and Team Spirit will surely be the favorite contenders to lift the Chengdu trophy, considering their recent performances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is IEM Chengdu 2025 starting?

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The CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 is scheduled to start from November 3, 2025. 

What is the prize pool for IEM Chengdu 2025?

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The prize pool of IEM Chengdu 2025 is $1,000,000 USD.

How many teams will participate in IEM Chengdu 2025?

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A total of 16 teams will participate in IEM Chengdu 2025. 

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