IEM Katowice 2024 is just two days away, with the first big CS2 trophy of 2024 now up for grabs. Get ready for some nail-biting action because we’ve seen what some of these teams are packing at the BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2024, but now the real showdown is about to begin.
As we count down the days, the burning question on everyone’s mind is whether the current titleholders, G2, can maintain their grip on the trophy. Or will a new chapter be written at the Spodek Arena? The suspense is killing us!


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IEM Katowice 2024 Favorites
Let’s talk turkey! When it comes to favorites for this shindig, Vitality is the golden goose. With their dominant form at the end of 2023, it’s game over for the rest of the teams. Astralis also deserves a nod, though. Their unexpected strength with the new roster is raising eyebrows. And what about G2? The defending champs are yearning to hold on to their spot on the throne. Are they ready to bring it or what?
Oh, and we musn’t forget NAVI! They’re slowly starting to find their groove. Maybe this is their moment to shine and prove themselves as true contenders. So many big names, so much anticipation!
Curious to see our full CS2 power rankings? Brace yourself for some thrilling action:
- Vitality
- FaZe
- Astralis
- NAVI
- G2
- MOUZ
- Falcons
- Spirit
- Virtus.pro
- Complexity
- Cloud9
- Monte
- GamerLegion
- BIG
- Heroic
- BetBoom Team
- FURIA
- ENCE
- Eternal Fire
- M80
- Apeks
- The MongolZ
- Rooster
- Rebels Gaming


New Astralis can be a real challenger in Katowice. Credit: AstralisCS on Twitter
IEM Katowice 2024 Underdogs
Let’s not ignore the dark horses now, shall we? IEM Katowice 2024 boasts 24 teams all set to turn predictions on their heads. These underdogs might just surprise us all. Feeling intrigued? You won’t want to miss a single second of this epic showdown!
