Counter-Strike 2 is coming back Down Under in 2025, as 16 of the world’s best teams compete for their share of $1,000,000 in total winnings in front of the legendary Aussie crowd.  First place walks away with $125,000.

For the first time, IEM will be played out in Melbourne with futures and live betting available at BetOnline.

About 2025 IEM Melbourne

The playoffs take place across April 25-27.  The quarterfinals will be on April 25, semifinals Saturday April 26 and grand final on Sunday April 27.

IEM Melbourne is more than just a massive Counter-Strike 2 tournament. Our legendary Australian crowd has transformed IEM into an award-winning, bloody fun weekend for anyone who steps into the arena - whether you’re FACEIT Lvl 10, or have never played a game of CS in your life, you’ll find yourself right at home during IEM Melbourne. Over the weekend, you'll spend time not only enjoying the matches, but will be immersed in a one of a kind crowd, joining in on chants or discovering a unique method of how to consume a beverage - the games aren’t the only form of entertainment throughout the weekend. Speaking of entertainment - the legendary Caches may even make a return, pitting Australia against England in a Counter-Strike spin-off of the famous cricket series.

Format and Teams

Group Stage - Starting April 21

    16 Invited Teams
    2 x 8 Team Double-Elimination brackets
    All matches Bo3
    Top 3 of each group advance to Playoffs

PlayOffs - April 25-27

    6 team Single-Elimination bracket
    Quarterfinals and Semifinals Bo3
    Grand Final Bo5

Odds to Win 2025 IEM Melbourne Grand Final

Payouds are based on $100 bet - Subject to change if not locked in here

• Team Vitality $110
• Team Spirit $300
• MOUZE $300
• Natus Vincere $900
• The MongolZ $1100
• FaZe Clan $1400
• Falcons $2500
• Liquid $2900
• Vitrus Pro $2900
• All Odds Here