KATOWICE 2019
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GETTING TO THE SPODEK ARENA WHERE? Spodek Arena WHEN? February 28 - March 3rd WEBSITE? iem.gg/katowice2019 OPENING HOURS EVENT ENTRANCE Spodek 28th - 13:30 Early entrance / 14:00 Spodek doors / 15:30 regular entrance *People are welcome to stay in the arena for the duration of the show. However re-entry to the arena will be cut off from 22:00 CET ** Doors for the IEM Expo will close at 20:00 CET, new visitors will not be allowed in after this time. However, guests are encouraged to stay at tournament stages for the duration of the tournament. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BACKPACK AT THE HOTEL. THE ARENA SECURITY WILL NOT ALLOW BIG BAGS INSIDE THE VENUE. MCK & Spodek 1st - 09:00 Early entrance / 09:30 Spodek doors / 11:00 regular 2nd - 09:00 Early entrance / 09:30 Spodek doors / 11:00 regular 3rd - 09:00 Early entrance / 09:30 Spodek doors / 11:00 regular VENUE ADDRESS Aleja Korfantego 35 40-005 Katowice Poland
LOCATION BY LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION How to get to the Spodek Arena from the central railway station in Katowice: Arrive walking in 15minutes By Taxi from pl. Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej or ul. Młyńska By tram from the Katowice Dworzec PKP stop (lines T2, T11, T13, T23, T43) to the Katowice Rondo stop (8minutes) Closest stops: The closest municipal bus and tram stops are Katowice Rondo, Katowice Spodek or Katowice Uniwersytecka. CAR & PARKING Located near the A4 & A1 highways, there are several car parks located near the Spodek. Spodek Arena offers free parking lots (marked in blue to the right) which are located all around the venue.
GETTING TO THE SPODEK ARENA ADDRESS: Spodek Arena Aleja Korfantego 35 40-005 Katowice Poland
ENTRY ENTERING THE ARENA Upon entering the arena, you will be asked to show your ticket. After validating your ticket you ll receive your wristband and then you can enter the arena. The wristband will allow you to leave and re-enter the arena at any time. Please ensure to keep it on at all times. Re-entry into the arena will close at 22:00 CET. Early entrance area is marked on the map on the next page which will give access for weekend and day ticket holders. PREMIUM ENTRANCE As a Premium ticket holder your dedicated entry is at the International Congress Center. It s marked on the top right of the map on the next page. GOODIE BAGS As a Premium ticket holder you ll also receive a goodie bag with your ticket. This will be handed out to you during the entrance process at the premium entrance. CS:GO SERIES 3 PINS Not only will you receive a goodie bag but as celebration of IEM Katowice hosting the CS:GO Major Championship all Premium ticket holders will also gain themselves a CS:GO pin. This will be handed out to you upon entry to the event.
VENUE MAP EARLY ENTRANCE ICE RINK BUSINESS AREA GYM SPODEK MAIN STAGE PRESS/VIP/GUEST/ EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE IEM EXPO HALL PREMIUM AREA VIP, MEDIA, GUESTS PRESS ROOM SŁAWIKA I ANTALA PLACE BALLROOM AL. ROZDZIEŃSKIEGO
INFORMATION SIGNING SESSIONS Signing sessions will take place in the venue throughout the weekend from Thursday to Sunday. Signing sessions take place at the Intel Fan Zone next to the Intel booth in the International Congress Centrum (IEM Expo) and can be located on the respective overview map. The schedule for the signing sessions for each day can be found within this guide and will also posted on the IEM Katowice 2019 and at this Intel Fan Zone, next to the Intel booth. ESL SHOP The ESL Shop will have a wide selection of ESL and team apparel for all your favourite teams! Check out our online catalogue to find the swag you d like today! Limited selection and sizes will be available at the ESL Shop at the event so make sure to shop first! SIDE ACTIVITES AND PARTNER BOOTHS There is lots of things to do at IEM Katowice 2019! Get your favourite player s autograph! Join one of the many signing sessions and secure a signature from one of the many players at the event! Enjoy additional Intel Extreme Masters tournaments at the International Congress Centrum (IEM Expo) Visit the IEM Expo and enjoy lot s of activities from various partners. FOOD TRUCKS There are various food trucks available directly located outside of the arena.
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE THURS, FEB 28 FRI, MAR 1 SAT, MAR 2 SUN, MAR 3 01:30PM EARLY ENTRANCE 09:00AM EARLY ENTRANCE 09:00AM EARLY ENTRANCE 09:00AM EARLY ENTRANCE 03:30PM REGULAR ENTRANCE 11:00AM REGULAR ENTRANCE 11:00AM REGULAR ENTRANCE 11:00AM REGULAR ENTRANCE 04:00PM MAJOR RO8 #1 / BO3 04:00PM MAJOR RO8 #3 / BO3 04:00PM MAJOR RO4 #1 / BO3 02:15PM SC2 FINAL 07:50PM MAJOR RO8 #2 / BO3 07:50PM MAJOR RO8 #4 / BO3 07:50PM MAJOR RO4 #2 / BO3 07:00PM CSGO MAJOR FINAL
THE CS:GO TEAMS IN THE LEGENDS STAGE
WHILE ON SITE Step 1) Download the App The ESL Event app is your perfect companion at IEM Katowice. Not only will you have all relevant schedules at the palm of your hand, but you ll need it in order to secure your Viewer Pass souvenir packages. Step 2) Link your Steam account When you start up the app, select IEM Katowice as your active event. Open the menu on the left sidebar and click on Viewer Pass and use the login details of your Steam account to link it to the app. LEVEL UP YOUR EVENT COIN ON SITE Our ESL Event app, available on ios and Android, allows attendees at IEM Katowice to collect in-game souvenir packages exactly as if they were watching the streams at home. These are the steps you need to follow to ensure you ll receive your items: Step 3) Check in at the start of each day After you ve linked your account to the app, you ll still have to check in every day at the venue to secure your drops. This option will only be enabled if you are in the vicinity of the venue. Please remember to check in every day you re attending to secure those souvenir packages. Step 4) Enjoy your souvenir packages If you followed all the steps in this guide, you ll have some sick in-game mementos of your visit to IEM Katowice every time you play CS:GO.
THE PLAYERS 12 more players will qualify from the Ro76 to join the 24 players who qualified online.
THE CS:GO BROADCAST TEAM
THE SC2 BROADCAST TEAM
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