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The best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams in the world, and thousands of fans, will descend on the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, dubbed the “home of North American CS,” to watch IEM Dallas 2025. The tournament is one of the highlights of the DreamHack Dallas mega event, promising thrilling matches, incredible production, and headshots galore on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve created an in-depth guide to IEM Dallas 2025 to prepare you for the event, including the tournament schedule, format, prize pool distribution, teams competing, and our expert betting predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IEM Dallas 2025 Schedule & Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IEM Dallas 2025 takes place in Dallas, Texas, from May 19 to 25. It promises six days of nonstop, top-tier CS2 esports across two stages of competition\u2014the Group Stage and the Playoffs Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All 16 teams will first compete in the Group Stage (May 19 to 22). Teams are split into two groups of eight, featuring a double-elimination (GSL-style) format. All matches in the Group Stage are best-of-three. The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs, and the rest are eliminated. Winners advance to the Semifinals, while 2nd-place finishers claim High Seed spots in the Quarterfinals, and 3rd-place teams earn Low Seed spots in the Quarterfinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IEM Dallas 2025 Playoffs Stage (May 23 to 25) will be held in front of a massive crowd at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket based on their placement in the Group Stage. The Quarterfinals and Semifinals matches are best-of-three, and the Grand Final is a best-of-five slugfest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For precise IEM Dallas 2025 matchup details and start times in your region, visit our comprehensive, up-to-date CS2 betting section<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prize Pool Distribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check out how much money each team can make at IEM Dallas 2025 in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place<\/td>Prize Money<\/td>Club Reward<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/td>$125,000<\/td>$160,000<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/td>$50,000<\/td>$100,000<\/td><\/tr>
3rd-4th<\/td>$25,000<\/td>$80,000<\/td><\/tr>
5th\/6th<\/td>$12,500<\/td>$60,000<\/td><\/tr>
7th\/8th<\/td>$7,000<\/td>$40,000<\/td><\/tr>
9th-12th<\/td>$5,000<\/td>$20,000<\/td><\/tr>
13th-16th<\/td>$4,000<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Totals<\/td>$1,000,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How To Watch IEM Dallas 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Can’t make it to Texas? No problem! At Thunderpick, we provide fans with a fantastic viewing experience, and esports betting<\/a> opportunities. Head to our CS2 betting section<\/a> to check out all the available options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an IEM Dallas match begins, navigate to the “Live<\/a>” tab. Select any game you want to watch. You’ll notice an official live stream and our bet slip will appear, allowing you to place in-play wagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can stream the event live on ESL’s Twitch<\/a> and YouTube<\/a> channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams Competing In IEM Dallas 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 16 teams competing at IEM Dallas 2025, with eight earning invites based on their Valve Regional Standings (VRS) in Europe, North America, Asia, and South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invites for IEM Dallas 2025 were based on the VRS rankings on Feb. 25. Another eight teams earned spots via the event’s regional qualifiers. Here are all 16 teams competing at IEM Dallas 2025, sorted into their respective groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group A Teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n