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Arnav Shukla

EXPLAINED: Iem beijing returns to 2026 cs2 calendar after seven year hiatus - The Real Truth

ESL has confirmed IEM Beijing as the final event on its 2026 Counter-Strike calendar, marking the long-awaited return of the Intel Extreme Masters brand to China’s capital after a seven-year absence. The event runs Nov. 2 to 8 and will welcome fans inside the venue across both the group stage and the playoffs, mirroring the format ESL successfully used at IEM Chengdu last year.

A long-awaited return for IEM Beijing

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