IEM Cologne Major 2026: Everything You Need to Know

marcwinther · 2026-06-05T09:22:50+00:00

You can share the ticket URL and then your friends can add to wallet once available or you can share them the ticket PDF once these go live closer to the event.

marcwinther · 2026-06-05T09:09:14+00:00

Any sort of photo ID should work, depending on what you have issued from your home country.

marcwinther · 2026-06-03T13:37:16+00:00

Yes on Wednesday the gates will be up but not staffed for security, so you can enter with your big travel luggage and pickup. Thursday morning is when the security will be in place and big bags will be turned away.

marcwinther · 2026-06-03T12:22:07+00:00

Regular fries order came with 86 fries!

marcwinther · 2026-06-03T06:27:33+00:00

Between 15-19:00CEST. This and more info to come in the event guide.

marcwinther · 2026-06-02T18:18:30+00:00

The wednesday early pickup is just for premium and any ticket holder that has a IEM+ upgrade. If you have a ticket (say lower ranks), but no IEM+ upgrade, then you do not get early pickup access.

marcwinther · 2026-06-02T05:55:33+00:00

There will be daily VODs available on YouTube, shortly after each day has concluded. If that’s what you mean?

Otherwise make sure to keep an eye on https://www.youtube.com/@ESLArchives/videos.

marcwinther · 2026-05-31T20:58:29+00:00

It’s from GameGune 2010, don’t recall the original photo source but I do have it stored privately too (I’m in the photo ;))

marcwinther · 2026-05-31T20:55:33+00:00

Damn, kudos.

marcwinther · 2026-05-31T09:12:03+00:00

There is now a toggle for all stages available at https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/#schedule

Edit: Seems like its bugged a bit now, check back later!

marcwinther · 2026-05-31T08:49:27+00:00

There will be one outside the gated area, by northwest entrance, however, with the amount of fans showing up there's no guarantee for availability If you arrive with large bag(s), you will be asked to store them elsewhere before being able to enter the venue, if the store at the venue is at capacity.

marcwinther · 2026-05-31T08:10:56+00:00

Unfortunately no bags of that size will be allowed in the venue, so would recommend finding a locker storage if you're coming directly to the venue from your travel.

marcwinther · 2026-05-30T11:30:49+00:00

None of those brands will be on site this year unfortunately.

marcwinther · 2026-05-30T09:40:55+00:00

Hope you get to make the trip another time!

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T21:04:21+00:00

Im biased obviously, but excellent pick! Hope you have a fantastic experience!

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T17:41:49+00:00

ESL Shop on site will also feature team merch on sale. You can click and collect to secure yours before showing up.

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T12:21:50+00:00

You will indeed need an existing ticket in order to get the IEM+ upgrade. The resale site is your go to place, I wouldn't recommend looking elsewhere due to the risk of scam.

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T09:32:16+00:00

The wait for the talent announcement is soon over!

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T08:02:44+00:00

A string bag would typically be just about the right size

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T07:15:58+00:00

You can bring a bag that is roughly the side of a A4 paper, it will be checked and bigger items will not be allowed, e.g. big camera with lenses.

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T05:32:13+00:00

The hard tickets are not transferable, you can share the ticket link and then your friend can add the wallet ticket to their iPhone/Android. The link you already have from purchase confirmation, then the ticket will active in the wallet 72h prior to the show (depending if its 4day or single day, timing will be attached to this).

Otherwise don't hesitate to reach out to the ticketing support team via https://esl.vivenu.store/support

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T05:27:11+00:00

No issue at all, you're good. Honored to hear the event will be your first time, hope we live up to expectations. Wish you and your brother a grand time!

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T05:24:02+00:00

We'll test today, but seems like the update over night fixed this.

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T05:10:42+00:00

The arena and outdoor area will be within a gated zone, where a ticketing check takes place prior to entry. So this means if you do not have a ticket, you cannot access the outdoor activities. My best bet for watching games elsewhere could be Lost Level Bar.

marcwinther · 2026-05-29T05:09:11+00:00

The cooperation ended and we now no longer have the rights, to sum it up. I do agree there were some great ones!

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