Top Teams Secure Playoff Spots for IEM Cologne 2024

On the evening of August 13th, the final group stage matches of IEM Cologne were played. The top 6 teams have advanced to the decisive stage of the tournament.

The winners of Groups A and B, NAVI and Vitality respectively, have secured direct spots in the semifinals of the playoffs. SAW, G2, MOUZ, and FaZe Clan will begin their playoff journey in the quarterfinals, while all other teams have been eliminated from the tournament.

The playoff matches will be played in a best-of-3 format, with the grand final being a best-of-5. The decisive matches of the tournament will take place from August 16th to 18th.

The prize pool for IEM Cologne 2024 is $1,000,000.