Here’s everything to know about IEM Dallas 2025 and how to get tickets to the CS2 esports event!
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) just announced that CS2 tournament Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) 2025 will return to the Key Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX. As a gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Dallas 2025 will feature this esports tournament plus lots of creators, indie developers, cosplayers, and more.
IEM Dallas 2025
DreamHack Dallas 2025 will happen between May 23 and May 25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. This means CS2 esports fans will get to witness the crowning of the IEM 2025 champion on the final day of the event.
IEM Dallas 2025 schedule
The CS2 tournament will kick off with the IEM Dallas 2025 Group Stage on May 19. This will feature 16 teams duking it out for spots in the live IEM Dallas 2025 Playoffs between May 23 and May 25. Then, the top two teams will battle in a best-of-five (Bo5) match in the IEM Dallas 2025 Grand Finals.
IEM Dallas 2025 format
Stage | Format | Match Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | - Two double-elimination format (GSL) groups, each with eight teams | - Best-of-three (Bo3) matches | - Group winners will advance to the Semifinals - Group runners-up will advance to the Quarterfinals as the high seeds - Teams in third place will advance to Quarterfinals as the low seeds |
| Playoffs | - Single-elimination bracket | Bo3 matches | - Two teams will advance to the Grand Finals |
| Grand Finals | - Single-elimination bracket | Bo5 match | - One team will win EM Dallas 2025 |
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IEM Dallas 2025 tickets
For those interested in attending, DreamHack Dallas 2025 tickets will be available for purchase starting Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. PST. According to EFG, the early-bird tickets for three-day badges will start at $79 USD. Meanwhile, IEM Dallas tickets will be add-on items starting at $59 USD each. The links below will go live on the aforementioned date and time.
Esports at DreamHack Dallas
Just this year, folks from all over the world attended DreamHack Dallas to not only check out IEM 100, but also other esports tournaments such as the Overwatch Champion Series (OWCS) Dallas Major Grand Final and DreamHack Fighters. According to EFG, attendance totaled over 55,000 people from all 50 states and 58 countries.
How to apply for DreamHack Dallas artist alley and more
The event also drew in lots of content creators, artists, and brands, and these parties can be part of DreamHack Dallas again by applying through the dedicated hubs.
That's all for now. Are you excited about DreamHack Dallas 2025 and all that it has to offer? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
