IEM Sydney 2023: Results, schedule, stream, teams & more
ESLIEM is finally coming back to Sydney for 2023, and Counter-Strike 2 is being played for the first time in the Tier One level. Here is everything you need to know about the first CS2 LAN event.
The last time IEM came to Sydney was in 2019, and it was there when Team Liquid started their legendary Intel Grand Slam run, winning four ESL tournaments in a row. Now, four years removed from the last, IEM Sydney is coming back.
However, the landscape of CS has drastically changed, with new dynasties being formed, and a whole new game in Counter-Strike 2 being played at IEM Sydney for the game’s first Tier One LAN event.
Whoever wins IEM Sydney 2023 will write their name in history as the first team to win a CS2 LAN tournament so the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Here’s everything you need to know about 2023 IEM Sydney:
IEM Sydney 2023: Stream
The tournament will be streamed live on ESL’s official CS Twitch channel, which we’ve embedded below for your convenience. It is also available on their YouTube channel.
If you’ve missed a match, you can check out the ESL CS YouTube channel for all the VODs.
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In addition to the official English stream, there will be various other streams in different languages.
IEM Sydney 2023: Dates, format and venues
IEM Sydney runs from October 16 through October 22, all taking place in ICC Sydney.
You can find all the dates below:
- Group Stage: October 16-19
- Playoffs: October 20-22
Unlike previous IEM Sydney’s where the group stage had an audience, 2023’s will only field an audience during the last three days of the Playoffs.
Group Stage (October 16-19)
- 16 teams are put into two 8-team double-elimination groups
- Opening matches are Bo1. and the all following matches are Bo3
- The top three teams from each group qualify to the playoffs
- Group stage winners advance to the semifinals as first seed
- Group stage runners-up qualify for the quarterfinals as second-seed
- Group stage third-place teams qualify for the quarterfinals as third-seed
Playoffs (October 20-22)
- All six qualified teams are placed into a single elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3
IEM Sydney 2023: Schedule and results
Group Stage (October 16-19)
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Vitality | ENCE |
| BetBoom | Lynn Vision |
| FaZe | Cloud9 |
| GamerLegion | Fnatic |
| NAVI | Monte |
| Apeks | Complexity |
| VERTEX | Grayhound |
| MOUZ | G2 |
Day 1: October 16
| Stage | Match | PT | ET | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Round 1 | NAVI 13-9 Apeks | 5 PM | 8 PM | 12 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | VERTEX 2-13 MOUZ | 5 PM | 8 PM | 12 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | Vitality 14-16 BetBoom | 6:15 PM | 9:15 PM | 1:15 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | FaZe 15-19 GamerLegion | 6:15 PM | 9:15 PM | 1:15 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | ENCE 13-6 Lynn Vision | 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | Cloud9 10-13 Fnatic | 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | G2 13-11 Grayhound | 8:45 PM | 11:45 PM | 3:45 AM |
| Upper Round 1 | Monte 9-13 Complexity | 8:45 PM | 11:45 PM | 3:45 AM |
| Upper Round 2 | MOUZ vs NAVI | 10 PM | 1 AM | 5 AM |
| Lower Round 1 | VERTEX vs Apeks | 10 PM | 1 AM | 5 AM |
| Upper Round 2 | BetBoom vs GamerLegion | 1:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Lower Round 1 | Vitality vs FaZe | 1:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
Day 2: October 17
| Stage | Match | PT | ET | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Round 1 | Lynn Vision vs Cloud9 | 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Lower Round 1 | Grayhound vs Monte | 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Upper Round 2 | ENCE vs Fnatic | 10 PM | 1 AM | 5 AM |
| Lower Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 10 PM | 1 AM | 5 AM |
| Upper Round 2 | G2 vs Complexity | 1:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Lower Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 1:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
Day 3: October 18
| Stage | Match | PT | ET | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Lower Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Upper Final | TBD vs TBD | 10 PM | 1 AM | 5 AM |
| Lower Final | TBD vs TBD | 10 PM | 1 AM | 5 AM |
| Upper Final | TBD vs TBD | 1:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Upper Final | TBD vs TBD | 1:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
IEM Sydney 2023: Teams and rosters
Six of the 17 teams were invited as ESL Partnered teams, with Grayhound getting a Local Hero Invite. The rest of the teams qualified either through their place in the ESL World Ranking or through regional qualifiers.
No team has direct qualification to the playoffs, meaning everyone will need to earn their place through the group stages.
| Team | Qualified from | Players |
|---|---|---|
| ENCE | ESL Partner Team | Snappi, dycha, maden, SunPayus, NertZ |
| FaZe | ESL Partner Team | rain, broky, Twistzz, karrigan, ropz |
| G2 Esports | ESL Partner Team | huNter-, NiKo, m0NESY, jks, HooXi |
| MOUZ | ESL Partner Team | frozen, torzsi, xertioN, siuhy, Nexius |
| NAVI | ESL Partner Team | B1ad3, b1t, Aleksib, jL, iM |
| Vitality | ESL Partner Team | apEX, ZywOo, Magisk, Spinx, flameZ |
| Cloud9 | ESL World Ranking | sh1ro, Ax1Le, HObbit, electroNic, Perfecto |
| GamerLegion | ESL World Ranking | isak, acoR, Keoz, volt, Snax |
| Monte | ESL World Ranking | Woro2k, DemQQ, kRaSnaL, sdy, br0 |
| Fnatic | ESL World Ranking | KRIMZ, mezii, roeJ, afro, dexter |
| Grayhound | Local Hero Invite | Sico, INS, aliStair, Liazz, Vexite |
| Apeks | European Qualifier | nawwk, jkaem, kyxsan, CacaNito, sense |
| BetBoom | European Qualifier | nafany, KaiR0N-, s1ren, zorte, danistzz |
| Complexity | North American Qualifer | JT, floppy, Grim, hallzerk, EliGE |
| Lynn Vision Gaming | Asian Qualifier | westmelon, z4kr, Starry, EmiliaQAQ, Jee |
| VERTEX Esports | Oceanic Qualifier | pz, BRACE, malta, ADDICT, HaZR |
- NAVI’s s1mple will not be attending due to visa issues, being replaced by their head coach B1ad3.
- MOUZ’s Jimpphat will not be attending due to visa issues, being substituted by Nexius
- Vitality’s head coach XTQZZZ will not be attending due to visa issues, with assistant coach MaT standing in.