After the success of the IEM Major in Brazil, which catapulted Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports into new realms of popularity, ESL has decided to revisit the colossal South American region once again with the next stop on the Pro Tour.

With 16 teams heading to Brazil in April 2023, ESL is looking to recapture the passion that we saw last year just as the game enters its most popular state ten years after release.

So, with the next stop on the Tour arriving quickly, here's all you need to know about IEM Brazil 2023, including the venue, teams, schedule, prize pool, and more.

IEM Brazil 2023: Venue

Following on from ESL's previous trip to Brazil, the CS:GO giants are all heading back to Rio de Janeiro, as the organiser has announced that the Jeunesse Arena will be the host stage.

Fans will remember that the Jeunesse Arena was also the venue of IEM Rio 2022 in the Champions Stage, and promises a tight-knit atmosphere filled with esports' most enthusiastic fans.

Shaun Clark, Senior Director Game Ecosystems - CS:GO at ESL FACEIT Group, said, "IEM Rio 2023 is set for an intimate atmosphere and countless memorable moments. We can’t wait to enter the Jeunesse Arena again this year and do more in, and for, the region in the future."

IEM Brazil 2023: Tickets

Tickets for the IEM Brazil 2023 event will become available on March 6, when the Playoffs will be in front of a sell-out crowd of over 15,000 fans.

The Group Stages (April 17-20) will be played behind closed doors, but the Playoffs (April 21-23) will be played in front of a live crowd.

IEM Brazil 2023: Teams

The ESL Pro League event will host 16 teams from around the globe, with six partnered teams being joined by a further ten who qualify through regional events.

So far, the teams that are attending IEM Brazil 2023 are:

Natus Vincere
FaZe Clan
Vitality
Ninjas in Pyjamas
MOUZ
Fnatic
FURIA
Heroic
Outsiders
Cloud9
OG
9ine
BIG
IHC Esports
TBD (NA Regional)
TBD (SA Regional)

IEM Brazil 2023 Format

The IEM Brazil 2023 format will see teams be pitted into two groups of eight, where a double elimination bracket will allow for three teams in each group to progress into a seeded Playoff.

Group Stage

The group stage will see teams duke it out in a double-elim bracket. Firstly, the Upper Bracket finalists will both qualify for Playoffs, but the first seed will be placed straight into the semi-finals of the Playoffs, whereas the runner-up will be seeded into the Quarter Finals.

The winner of the Lower Bracket will also make the Quarter Finals, where they will face the runners-up of the opposite group.

Via Liquipedia.

Playoffs

Playoffs are a single-elimination bracket, leaving no room for error.

Via Liquipedia

IEM Brazil 2023 Prize Pool

Unlike the previous IEM Brazil venture, there won't be millions up for grabs. However, there is still a sizeable prize pool to be qon.

Overall, the prize pool for IEM Brazil 2023 is $250,000 with $100,000 going to the winners and the rest being divided up in increasingly plentiful sums for the next-placed teams.

The winning team will also qualify for IEM Cologne 2023.

IEM Brazil 2023 will offer redemption for the South American CS:GO region in more than one way, and builds up as one of the most exciting events of the calendar year so far.

About The Author

Jack Marsh

Jack is an Esports Journalist at GGRecon. Graduating from the University of Chester, with a BA Honours degree in Journalism, Jack is an avid esports enthusiast and specialises in Rocket League, Call of Duty, VALORANT, and trending gaming news.

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