(Updated group stage schedule and results)
The world’s top teams have converged in Asia for the CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025, taking place in China from Nov. 3 to 9.
Fans are fired up after ESL confirmed that this year’s edition features live audiences during the group stage, marking a huge change from the usual format that limits crowd attendance to the playoffs.
Team Spirit, champions at Cologne last August, are aiming to secure back-to-back IEM titles. But their path won’t be easy, with elite CS2 contenders like Team Vitality, FURIA, The MongolZ, and Team Falcons all in the mix. FaZe Clan, the last team to lift the trophy in Chengdu, also returns with a revamped roster featuring North American star Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken.
With 16 teams in total vying for glory and momentum ahead of the Budapest Major, IEM Chengdu 2025 is looking to be an all-out clash of powerhouses. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.
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CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 teams and format
Here’s a list of all the 16 competing teams and their complete rosters:
| Team | Roster |
|---|---|
| Team Vitality | apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz |
| Team Spirit | chopper, donk, sh1ro, zweih, tN1R |
| FURIA | yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, molodoy, YEKINDAR |
| paiN Gaming | biguezera, nqz, snow, dav1deuS, dgt |
| The MongolZ | bLitz, Techno4k, 910, mzinho, controlez (stand-in) |
| TYLOO | Attacker, JamYoung, Moseyuh, Mercury, Jee |
| MOUZ | torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, Spinx |
| Natus Vincere | b1t, Aleksib, iM, w0nderful, makazze |
| Team Falcons | NiKo, TeSeS, kyxsan, m0NESY, kyousuke |
| FaZe Clan | broky, karrigan, frozen, jcobbb, Twistzz |
| Astralis | dev1ce, Staehr, jabbi, HooXi, Magisk |
| G2 Esports | huNter-, malbsMd, HeavyGod, |
| 3DMAX | Lucky, Ex3rcice, Maka, Graviti, bodyy |
| Lynn Vision Gaming | westmelon, z4kr, EmiliQAQ, Starry, C4LLM3SU3 |
| Virtus.pro | FL1T, fame, Perfecto, tO0RO, b1st |
| HEROIC | LNZ, yxngstxr, xfloud, nilo, Alkaren |
IEM Chengdu 2025 follows the classic group stage and playoffs format.
The tournament begins with 16 teams split into two GSL-style groups (double-elimination), where every match is played in a best-of-three format. Group winners advance straight to the semifinals, while the second- and third-placed teams move on to the quarterfinals as high and low seeds, respectively.
The playoffs feature best-of-three matchups, culminating in a best-of-five grand final.
CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 schedule and results
The group stage happens on Nov. 3 to 5, followed by the playoffs on Nov. 7 to 9.
Group Stage
Day 1 (Nov. 3)
- 8pm CT (Nov. 2) | 3am CET | 10am GMT+8: Falcons 2-0 TYLOO (Group A / Stream A)
- 13-8 Inferno
- 13-3 Ancient
- 8pm CT (Nov. 2) | 3am CET | 10am GMT+8: FURIA 2-0 Lynn Vision (Group B / Stream B)
- 13-8 Dust 2
- 13-2 Overpass
- 10:30pm CT (Nov. 2) | 5:30am CET | 12:30pm GMT+8: MOUZ 2-0 FaZe (Group B / Stream A)
- 13-5 Ancient
- 13-8 Inferno
- 10:30pm CT (Nov. 2) | 5:30am CET | 12:30pm GMT+8: Vitality 2-1 VP (Group B / Stream B)
- 9-13 Overpass
- 13-11 Dust 2
- 13-4 Mirage
- 1am CT | 8am CET | 3pm GMT+8: MongolZ 2-1 HEROIC (Group A / Stream A)
- 10-13 Overpass
- 13-6 Inferno
- 13-5 Ancient
- 1am CT | 8am CET | 3pm GMT+8: G2 2-0 3DMAX (Group B / Stream B)
- 13-8 Inferno
- 13-8 Train
- 3:30am CT | 10:30am CET | 5:30pm GMT+8: NAVI 1-2 Astralis (Group A / Stream A)
- 13-16 Nuke
- 13-10 Mirage
- 12-16 Inferno
- 3:30am CT | 10:30am CET | 5:30pm GMT+8: Spirit 2-0 paiN (Group A / Stream B)
- 13-7 Ancient
- 13-11 Nuke
Day 2 (Nov. 4)
Group A upper bracket semifinals
- 1am CT | 8am CET | 3pm GMT+8 (Stream A): MongolZ 0-2 Astralis
- 11-13 Nuke
- 8-13 Inferno
- 3:30am CT | 10:30am CET | 5:30pm GMT+8 (Stream A): Falcons 2-0 Spirit
- 13-6 Dust 2
- 16-13 Ancient
Astralis and Team Falcons secure playoff spots.
Group B upper bracket semifinals
- 8pm CT (Nov. 3) | 3am CET | 10am GMT+8 (Stream B): FURIA 2-0 G2
- 13-5 Train
- 10:30pm CT (Nov. 3) | 5:30am CET | 12:30pm GMT+8 (Stream A): MOUZ 2-1 Vitality
- 13-3 Train
- 8-13 Nuke
- 22-19 Inferno
FURIA and MOUZ secure playoff spots.
Group A lower bracket quarterfinals
- 1am CT | 8am CET | 3pm GMT+8 (Stream B): HEROIC 2-1 NAVI
- 8-13 Nuke
- 13-8 Ancient
- 13-8 Inferno
- 3:30am CT | 10:30am CET | 5:30pm GMT+8 (Stream B): TYLOO 0-2 paiN
- 6-13 Nuke
- 11-13 Inferno
Natus Vincere and TYLOO are eliminated.
Group B lower bracket quarterfinals
- 8pm CT (Nov. 3) | 3am CET | 10am GMT+8 (Stream A): Lynn Vision 2-1 3DMAX
- 16-13 Dust 2
- 7-13 Inferno
- 13-10 Train
- 10:30pm CT (Nov. 3) | 5:30am CET | 12:30pm GMT+8 (Stream B): FaZe 1-2 VP
- 13-8 Overpass
- 5-13 Mirage
- 7-13 Inferno
3DMAX and FaZe Clan are eliminated.
Day 3 (Nov. 5)
Group B lower bracket semifinals
- 8pm CT (Nov. 4) | 3am CET | 10am GMT+8 (Stream A): Vitality vs. Lynn Vision
- 8pm CT (Nov. 4) | 3am CET | 10am GMT+8 (Stream B): G2 vs. VP
Group A lower bracket semifinals
- 10:30pm CT (Nov. 4) | 5:30am CET | 12:30pm GMT+8 (Stream A): Spirit vs. HEROIC
- 10:30pm CT (Nov. 4) | 5:30am CET | 12:30pm GMT+8 (Stream B): MongolZ vs. paiN
Group B upper bracket final
- 1am CT | 8am CET | 3pm GMT+8 (Stream B): FURIA vs. MOUZ
Group B lower bracket final
- 1am CT | 8am CET | 3pm GMT+8 (Stream A): TBD vs. TBD
Group A upper bracket final
- 3:30am CT | 10:30am CET | 5:30pm GMT+8 (Stream B): Falcons vs. Astralis
Group A lower bracket final
- 3:30am CT | 10:30am CET | 5:30pm GMT+8 (Stream A): TBD vs. TBD
(to be updated)
CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025 rankings and prize distribution
| Placement | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | TBD | $125,000 |
| 2nd | TBD | $50,000 |
| 3rd | TBD | $30,000 |
| 4th | TBD | $20,000 |
| 5th-6th | TBD TBD |
$12,500 |
| 7th-8th | TBD TBD |
$7,000 |
| 9th-12th | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$5,000 |
| 13th-16th | Natus Vincere TYLOO 3DMAX FaZe Clan |
$4,000 |
Where to watch CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025
Watch all the matches live on the following official ESL streaming channels:
