IEM Rio Playoffs: Where to watch, schedule, and qualified teams

IEM Rio 2023 is moving on to its playoffs, don't miss the action.

IEM Rio Playoffs: Where to watch, schedule, and qualified teams

IEM Rio (via eslgaming.com)

The Intel Extreme Maters Rio 2023 better known as IEM Rio 2023 is a distinguished Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournament organized by ESL CS. This event takes place in the city of Rio de Janeiro as part of the ESL pro tour map. This is the second installment of the event that was first held in Rio de Janeiro on May 22nd, 2022.

The IEM Rio is a professional Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournament played amongst the best teams from all around the globe. IEM Rio 2023 takes place in the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Fans can get tickets for the tournament via the official website and witness the amazing games firsthand. However, the games are not limited to the arena itself; fans at home can watch the broadcast that is streamed on Twitch and YouTube on ESL_CSGO’s official page.

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There are 16 elite teams that begin the journey to be named the best at IEM Rio. Following the conclusion of the Group Stages of the IEM Rio 2023 on 19th April, the playoffs have begin on 21st April. Out of the 16 teams that entered the tournament, 8 teams move on to the playoffs after some tough Group stage matches. The quarterfinals of the tournament takes place on 21st April with 4 teams moving on to the Semi-finals. The Semis take place on 22nd April followed by the Grand final on 28th April.

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Teams qualified for playoffs of IEM Rio 2023

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IEM Rio 2023 showcases 16 elite teams competing for the trophy and the cash prize. The teams competing in the tournament are either invited or have qualified to tournament. The 16 teams are split into 2 groups of 8 with the top 4 teams qualifying for the playoffs. The playoffs stage is a single match between the 8 teams with the loser of every match being disqualified until 2 teams are left for the Grand Finals.

IEM Rio is a big tournament for pro CS:GO organizations and a one that professional players look forward to. The massive viewership is a huge encouragement for players. Also to go down in history as one of the best to have played the tournament gets the players excited. ESL, the organizers of the tournament also offered a prize pool of $250,000 for the IEM Rio 2023. The teams that have survived the gruesome Group stages and made it to the playoff stages are:

  • NATUS VINCERE. .
  • FAZE CLAN.
  • TEAM VITALITY.
  • MOUZ.
  • FNATIC.
  • NIP.
  • FURIA ESports. .
  • HEROIC.

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