As the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024 returns for its tenth year, the 16 esports teams competing for the $1 million prize pool in Counter-Strike have been announced.

From 10 to 18 August, just before gamescom 2024, top Counter-Strike (CS) teams will battle it out during this celebratory event for a share of the one million dollar prize pool - a win in the race to secure the Intel Grand Slam V, and the coveted trophy.

"This year, we are celebrating our 10 year anniversary at the Lanxess arena as the final three days of IEM Cologne 2024 will once again take place in the iconic and packed-out arena in Cologne," the ESL Faceit Group said. "Also dubbed the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, the event's significance lies in its long-lasting traditions and ability to consistently deliver legendary moments."

The teams competing at IEM Cologne 2024 are: - Team Spirit (IEM Katowice 2024 winner) - FaZe Clan (IEM Chengdu 2024 winner) - Mouz (ESL Pro League Season 19 winner) - G2 Esports (IEM Dallas 2024 winner) - Team Vitality (ESL World Ranking Global) - Natus Vincere (ESL World Ranking Global) - Astralis (ESL World Ranking Global) - Virtus.pro (ESL World Ranking Global) - Alternate aTTaX (Online Qualifier Germany) - Heroic (ESL World Ranking Europe) - Eternal Fire (ESL World Ranking Europe) - Team Falcons (ESL World Ranking Europe) - Complexity Gaming (ESL World Ranking North America) - 9z Globant (ESL World Ranking South America) - The MongolZ (ESL World Ranking Asia) - FlyQuest (ESL World Ranking Oceania) - Team Liquid (ESL World Ranking Global) - Imperial Esports (ESL World Ranking Global) - Furia Esports (ESL World Ranking Global) - BIG (ESL World Ranking Global) - BetBoom Team (ESL World Ranking Global) - paiN Gaming (ESL World Ranking Global) - MIBR (ESL World Ranking Global) - SAW (ESL World Ranking Global)

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