ESL opens ticket sales for the IEM Rio 2026 playoffs starting Monday, December 15th, at 12pm Brasília time. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament brings together 16 teams in Farmasi Arena, Rio and Sales occur exclusively through Ticketmaster, with half-price options in accordance with current law. The event has a total prize pool of US$1 million, divided between players and clubs.
Options include packages for all three days and single tickets, guaranteeing a fixed seat and access to the public areas of the arena.
- Audience for three days (infield): R$600, with exclusive entry and proximity to the stage.
- Stand for three days (ranks): R$450.
- Grandstand Friday (17/4, Wednesdays): R$ 150.
- Grandstand Saturday (4/18, semis): R$225.
- Grandstand Sunday (4/19, final): R$250.
Options available in the initial batch
Audience tickets for the three days cost R$600 and offer a privileged position close to the stage. Essa modality has already attracted rapid interest among fans.
Grandstand packages cost R$450 and cover the entire playoff weekend. Ingressos singles start at R$150 for the first day of clashes.
How online purchasing works
The Ticketmaster platform manages all transactions from 12pm on December 15th. Usuários must create an account in advance to avoid virtual queues.
Half price applies to students, seniors and other groups provided for by law. Verificação occurs at the entrance to the arena with original documentation.
Payments accept cards, bank slip and Pix, with installments available in some options. Confirmação arrives by email immediately after purchase.
It is recommended to visit the official ESL link for updated details. Suporte from Ticketmaster resolves questions about exchanges or refunds.
Sales batches and progressive increases
Three lots structure the sale, with prices rising at each stage. The first batch brings the most affordable prices for those who act quickly.
Second wave follows shortly after partial exhaustion of the initial one. Terceiro lot closes available sales.
Outages occur per day or package, as noted in past editions. Monitoramento daily guarantees updated stock.
Advantages of the IEM+ upgrade
The IEM+ add-on costs R$400 and adds value to any basic ticket. Acesso 30 minutes in advance allows for ideal positioning before opening.
Priority entry avoids waiting in security lines. Bolsa of giveaways include t-shirt, golden coin and random player autograph via Kolex.
Estimated resale value of R$750 justifies the investment for collectors. Adesão occurs in the same purchase as the main ticket.
This package elevates the experience without changing your guaranteed seat. Disponível in all sales lots.
Format of decisive clashes
Six teams advance from the group stage to the single-elimination playoffs. Líderes of the groups go straight to the semi-finals.
Quarterfinals bring together second and third placed in Bo3. Final Grande adopts Bo5 for greater balance.
Broadcast in Portuguese serves the local audience in the arena. Capacidade from Farmasi Arena reaches 18 thousand viewers.
Awards and title fight
The prize pool reaches $1 million, with $300,000 for individual players. Campeão takes US$ 125 thousand, vice US$ 50 thousand.
Third and fourth place receive US$30,000 and US$20,000 respectively. Posições from 5th to 16th distribute decreasing values.
Clubs add extra bonuses for performance. Convites are out on January 5, 2026 via Valve Regional Standings.
Partnership and legacy in Rio of Janeiro
ESL signed an agreement with FERJEE and the Rio de Janeiro government for annual events. Investimento state supports the local esports ecosystem.
IEM Rio took place in 2022 as Major, 2023 and 2024 with record audiences above 19 thousand per day. Quarta edition consolidates the city as a global hub.
Farmasi Arena has hosted playoffs since 2022, with a structure adapted for tournaments. Expectativa involves 16 world elite teams.
Regional qualifiers define remaining places in January. Fase of groups takes place from April 13th to 15th without fans.
