As the excitement builds for the upcoming CS2 IEM Dallas 2025, ESL has officially announced the tournament dates. Set to unfold at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, this prestigious event will witness 16 teams hailing from various regions battling for supremacy and the coveted IEM trophy. Adding to the competitive edge, a substantial prize pool of $300,000 awaits the fortunate teams that qualify.
This article delves into key details surrounding CS2 IEM Dallas 2025, including an overview of participating teams, streaming links, tournament schedule, and more.
Participating Teams in IEM Dallas 2025
Here’s a comprehensive look at the CS2 organizations participating in IEM Dallas 2025, based on their rankings in the Valve Regional Standings and additional selection criteria:
VRS Europe
- G2 Esports (huNter-, m0NESY, malbsMd, Snax, HeavyGod)
- Team Vitality (apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz)
- FaZe Clan (rain, broky, karrigan, frozen, EliGE)
- Aurora Gaming (XANTARES, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic, jottAAA)
- MOUZ (torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, Spinx)
VRS North and South Americas
- Team Liquid (NAF, Twistzz, ultimate, NertZ, siuhy)
- FURIA (yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, chelo, skullz)
VRS Asia
- The MongolZ (bLitz, Techno4K, 910, mzinho, Senzu)
Regional Qualifiers
- Team Falcons (Magisk, NiKo, TeSeS, kyxsan, degster)
- BC.Game Esports (pr1metapz, jkaem, nawwk, nexa, CYPHER)
- 3DMAX (Lucky, Ex3rcice, Maka, Graviti, bodyy)
- GamerLegion (sl3nd, ztr, Tauson, PR, REZ)
- HEROIC (SunPayus, LNZ, yxngstxr, xfl0ud, tN1R)
- NRG (oSee, HexT, nitr0, Jeroge, br0)
- Legacy (latto, dumau, saadzin, n1ssim, lux)
- Lynn Vision Gaming (westmelon, z4kr, EmiliaQaQ, Starry, C4LLM3SU3)
Schedule, Tournament Format, and Prize Pool
Here is the detailed schedule for the IEM Dallas 2025 tournament:
Group Stage (May 19-22, 2025)
Group A
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Upper Bracket Semifinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Lower Bracket Semifinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Upper Bracket Final
- TBD vs TBD*
Lower Bracket Final
- TBD vs TBD*
Group B
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Upper Bracket Semifinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Lower Bracket Semifinals
- TBD vs TBD*
- TBD vs TBD*
Upper Bracket Final
- TBD vs TBD*
Lower Bracket Final
- TBD vs TBD*
Playoffs (May 23-25, 2025)
Quarterfinals
- Group B 2nd Place vs Group A 3rd Place*:
- Group A 2nd Place vs Group B 3rd Place*:
Semifinals
- Group A 1st Place vs TBD*:
- Group B 1st Place vs TBD*:
Grand Final
- TBD vs TBD*
The format of IEM Dallas 2025 mirrors that of Melbourne 2025, featuring 16 teams split into two groups (A and B). The group stage employs a double-elimination GSL format, with all matches played as best-of-three (BO3).
The top-ranked team from each group automatically advances to the Semifinals, while the second-place teams enter the Quarterfinals as higher seeds. The third-place teams also progress to the Quarterfinals but with lower seeds.
During the Playoffs, all matches—except for the Grand Final—will follow the standard BO3 format, culminating in a decisive BO5 match to determine the Dallas 2025 champion.
The prize pool remains an impressive $300,000, distributed among the 16 participating teams. Below is the prize distribution:
| Place | Prize ($USD) | Participant |
| 1st | $125,000 | TBD |
| 2nd | $50,000 | TBD |
| 3rd-4th | $25,000 | TBD, TBD |
| 5th-6th | $12,500 | TBD, TBD |
| 7th-8th | $7,000 | TBD, TBD |
| 9th-12th | $5,000 | TBD, TBD, TBD |
| 13th-16th | $4,000 | TBD, TBD, TBD |
Where to Watch the IEM Dallas 2025 Live
CS2 fans around the globe can catch the thrilling action of the IEM Dallas 2025 tournament by tuning into ESL CS’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Experience the intensity as top-tier teams clash for glory!