ESL returns to Australia for the third consecutive year with IEM Sydney 2019. What started in 2017 as a new adventure turns out to be a regular pitstop in the ESL calendar year. WIth top teams attending the event every year, this tournament has seen a lot of interest. Last year, it was Faze Clan that took home the trophy after a dominating 3-0 victory over Astralis.
Unfortunately for them, this also marked the rise of Astralis into their top form. It culminated with the Danish team winning the FaceIT London major. Even now, Astralis remains a top-tier roster with wins such as the Blast Pro Series, IEM Chicago 2018 etc.
IEM Sydney 2019
This tournament will take place from May 3 to May 5. It will be held at the familiar Qudos Bank Arena. Featuring a prize pool of $250,000 and sixteen teams in participation we can be sure that it is going to be an extremely exciting tournament.
The #IEM Sydney 2019 playoffs will be 🔥🔥🔥
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— Intel® Extreme Masters (@IEM) November 12, 2018
IEM Sydney is unique because of the crowd. It is a very energetic and loud crowd in Sydney with no favourites for the most part.
IEM Sydney is quickly becoming a staple esports event not just in Australia but globally and it’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
It’s a true testament to the strength of esports in our country, and we’ll be working hard to ensure it’s another unforgettable experience for every person who attends.
Nick Vanzetti
IEM Sydney is the biggest esports event in Australia and this year there is going to be an increased focus on Asian and Pacific teams. As such, it presents a unique opportunity for the local teams to prove their worth against some of the best in the world. It is also a means for them to gain experience playing alongside or against the top CS: GO teams.
🇦🇺 We're back Australia! #IEM Sydney 2019 confirmed!
👉 https://t.co/76wdGll1Kq pic.twitter.com/zCcW5mXqH1— Intel® Extreme Masters (@IEM) November 12, 2018
What we have managed to build in just two years with ESL Australia and the ANZ gaming community is absolutely incredible. IEM Sydney is quickly becoming a staple esports event not just in Australia but globally and it’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
Michał Blicharz, VP of Pro Gaming at ESL
IEM Sydney 2019 tickets go on sale from November 16th, 2018.
