IEM Rio 2024 final to play out in BO5 format

IEM Rio 2024 Counter-Strike 2 final will be held in a BO5 format. HLTV.org reported this, citing the organizers of the upcoming event, which kicks off today, October 7.

An ESL representative also stated that the finals of all subsequent ESL Pro Tour Masters competitions will be taking place in the same format (BO5).

We’ve found with the change over to MR12 and generally quicker matches, we have decided to opt for a Best-of-5 Grand Finals. With fans traveling to our events from far and wide, we want to ensure that we deliver a suitable amount of guaranteed content to those who have purchased tickers.

IEM Rio 2024 will be held from October 7 to 13, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event will feature a total prize pool of $250,000 – it will be divided among 16 squads. The winner will also receive a ticket to IEM Katowice 2025. More detailed information about the tournament can be found via the link.

Origin: www.hltv.org