Name: IEM Cologne Major 2026
Start: 2026-06-21T08:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-21T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Lanxess Arena

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Turn your IEM Cologne Major 2026 experience into a lasting memory and get a beautifully crafted collector's ticket sent home — gold accents and premium paper, perfect for display!

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Merchandise Size

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
- Access on all four days (June 18 - 21)
- Assigned Seat (Level 3)


Playoffs I 4-Day Lower Reserved

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on all four days (June 18 - 21)
- Free Seating Lower Ranks (Level 2)​

Playoffs I 4-Day LOWER

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
- Access on all four days (Jun 18-21)
- Access to a comfortable private lounge
- Large variety of free drinks incl. alcoholic options
- Catering and refreshments
- Dedicated entrance
- Dedicated on-site support staff
- Merchandising voucher valued at €150
- Collectible event coin
- Free parking at the venue
- Attendee badge

Playoffs I Diamond Coin Single Access

Playoffs I Champions Experience

- IEM+ Upgrade Perks & Goodie Bag included (retail value 252€)
- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
- Access on all four days (June 18 - 21)
- Premium seating in front of the stage
- Free drinks (water, soft-drinks & beer)
- Close to the player walk-in

Playoffs I 4-Day Premium

- Early Registration. Pick up your credentials and goodiebag on Wednesday!
- Randomised Player Autograph I Powered by Kolex- Each player at the event will submit 20 autographs, spread between all IEM+ upgrades.
- Pre-Sale Access for the next IEM Cologne
- IEM Cologne T-Shirt
- IEM Cologne Pullover Hoodie
- IEM Cologne Scarf
- IEM Cologne Postcard Set
- IEM Cologne Pinback
- IEM Cologne Gym bag
- Collectable Black Coin
- IEM Cologne Event poster

All of the items in the IEM+ Upgrade are exclusive and can only be acquired when you purchase the Add-On.

The Add-On can be bought in addition to all ticket types, and Premium ticket buyers already have the Upgrade bundled in with their ticket.

IEM+ Upgrade

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on all four days (June 18 - 21)
- Free Seating Upper Ranks (Level 6 & 7)

Playoffs I 4-Day UPPER

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Friday [19. June]
- Free Seating Lower Ranks (Level 2)​

Playoffs I 1-Day Friday LOWER [19. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Saturday [20. June]
- Free Seating Lower Ranks (Level 2)​

Playoffs I 1-Day Saturday LOWER [20. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Sunday [21. June]
- Free Seating Lower Ranks (Level 2)​

Playoffs I 1-Day Sunday LOWER [21. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Friday [19. June]
- Free Seating Upper Ranks (Level 6 & 7)

Playoffs I 1-Day Friday UPPER [19. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Saturday [20. June]
- Free Seating Upper Ranks (Level 6 & 7)

Playoffs I 1-Day Saturday UPPER [20. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Sunday [21. June]
- Free Seating Upper Ranks (Level 6 & 7)

Playoffs I 1-Day Sunday UPPER [21. June]

- IEM+ Upgrade Perks & Goodie Bag included
(retail value 252€)
- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
- Access on all four days (June 18 - 21)
- Assigned Premium seating for the best viewing experience
- Free drinks (water, soft-drinks & beer)
- Close to the player walk-in

Playoffs I 4-Day Premium Reserved

- Experience Friday [12. June] of the IEM Cologne Major Group Stages (Stage 3)
- Free Seating in an intimate venue
- Location: Palladium Köln, Schanzenstraße 40, 51063 Köln, Germany

Stage 3 I Friday [12. June]

- Experience Saturday [13. June] of the IEM Cologne Major Group Stages (Stage 3)
- Free Seating in an intimate venue
- Location: Palladium Köln, Schanzenstraße 40, 51063 Köln, Germany

Stage 3 I Saturday [13. June]

- Experience Sunday [14. June] of the IEM Cologne Major Group Stages (Stage 3)
- Free Seating in an intimate venue
- Location: Palladium Köln, Schanzenstraße 40, 51063 Köln, Germany

Stage 3 I Sunday [14. June]

- Experience Monday [15. June] of the IEM Cologne Major Group Stages (Stage 3)
- Free Seating in an intimate venue
- Location: Palladium Köln, Schanzenstraße 40, 51063 Köln, Germany

Stage 3 I Monday [15. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Thursday [18. June]
- Free Seating Lower Ranks (Level 2)​

Playoffs I 1-Day Thursday LOWER [18. June]

- Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket ​
- Access on Thursday [18. June]
- Free Seating Upper Ranks (Level 6 & 7)

Playoffs I 1-Day Thursday UPPER [18. June]

9.1 Premium Print Tickets

Premium Print Tickets will be shipped via our partner Printabl Tickets & Event Solutions GmbH (Printabl) no later than 10 business days after the order is placed. The final ticket price is inclusive of any sales tax and shipping costs. If you have any queries regarding shipping - especially if the ticket has not arrived at least 3 days before the event - please contact Printabl directly at paper-ticket@printabl.de so that access to the event can be ensured. A claim in this regard involving the reclaiming of the ticket price and/or reimbursement of further expenses is expressly excluded after the end of the event. Premium Print Ticket designs are representative only and subject to change without notice. The final printed ticket may vary from the digital preview. All sales remain valid regardless of aesthetic modifications to the ticket media.


Attendees must be at least 16 years of age to enter the event. We reserve the right to request a valid official photo ID for age verification at the entrance. Attendees who cannot prove they are 16 or older will be denied entry without a refund.

I understand my wristband is my sole proof of entry and must remain on at all times. I acknowledge that if it is removed or lost, I will not receive a new one and may be denied entry.


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