ESL has officially announced the hosting of IEM Beijing 2026, which will take place from November 2 to November 8 at the Bloomage Biotech Biohyalux ECM Arena in Beijing. The tournament will feature 16 teams competing for a prize pool of $1,250,000. The organizers also confirmed that fans will be present throughout all six days of the event.
One of the highlights of the tournament will be a 360-degree stage design, aimed at delivering an even better experience for fans inside the arena. The Director of CS2 Esports at ESL FACEIT Group, Marc Winther, noted that the company has repeatedly experienced the incredible passion and energy of Chinese fans, and that IEM Beijing 2026 will mark the next step in the development of major events in the region.
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