IEM Dallas 2025 Playoffs: Teams, Format, Results, and More

22 May

Ganesh Jadhav

The Group Stage of IEM Dallas 2025 concluded with The MongolZ nearly breaking Team Vitality’s streak, but to no avail.

Now, we head to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, where the remaining six teams will battle it out for the IEM title.

Teams and Format

After an intense group stage, only six teams remain:

Group A

Group B

These teams will now compete in the IEM Dallas 2025 Playoffs. The group winners are seeded directly into the Semifinals, while the remaining four teams will fight through the Quarterfinals for a spot in the next round.

The final two teams will face off in a Best-of-5 Grand Final for a chance to lift the IEM Dallas 2025 trophy and notch their first win in the ESL Grand Slam.

Schedule and Results

The Playoffs kick off tomorrow, May 22nd, at 08:15 PM CEST. The complete schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 23rd:

08:15 PM CEST | 01:15 PM CST: The MongolZ vs. Aurora Gaming
11:15 PM CEST | 04:15 PM CST: Team Falcons vs. GamerLegion

Saturday, May 24th:

08:15 PM CEST | 01:15 PM CST: Team Vitality vs. [Winner of Team Falcons vs. GamerLegion]
11:15 PM CEST | 04:15 PM CST: MOUZ vs. [Winner of The MongolZ vs. Aurora Gaming]

Sunday, May 25th:

09:00 PM CEST | 02:00 PM CST: Grand Finals

Follow the tournament on Strafe for the detailed schedule, live scoreboard, and the latest results.

Who Will Win IEM Dallas 2025?

Earlier in the Group Stage, The MongolZ pushed Team Vitality to the limit. After the game, apEX mentioned on the desk that the team hadn’t practiced enough for the tournament—meaning IEM Dallas might be the best shot other teams have at ending the French squad’s streak.

As for The MongolZ, the young squad looks impressive. If they can finally shake off their old habit of choking on the big stage, they’ll be in a strong spot heading into the Major. Similarly, Aurora Gaming—their Quarterfinal opponents—will look to overcome nerves and turn their consistent performances into a meaningful result.

GamerLegion are on an upswing as well, but facing Team Falcons is a tall task. The firepower-heavy squad has overwhelmed opponents with sheer mechanical prowess. If GamerLegion can’t step up in that department, they may fall short.

Team Falcons and MOUZ remain the top contenders to challenge Team Vitality for the title. If Vitality continue to struggle, either of these teams could swoop in and add another trophy to their cabinet.