KASSAD breaks down the IEM Katowice 2025 playoffs, where six teams—Vitality, Natus Vincere, Spirit, The Mongolz, Virtus.pro, and Eternal Fire—vie for the lion’s share of a $400,000 USD prize pool. He offers his prognosis for the quarterfinals featuring Virtus.pro vs. Team Spirit and The MongolZ vs. Eternal Fire, as well as the potential semifinal clashes against Team Vitality and Natus Vincere. KASSAD analyzes each squad’s form and their chances of lifting the coveted Katowice trophy in front of a roaring crowd of 20,000 fans. After two weeks of intense group-stage matches, the Spodek Arena will open its gates for the final three days, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion. Only one team can seize the ultimate glory, earn vital VRS points, and leave its mark in Katowice history.
The main essence of the event is that every member of our community gets a chance to create their own case. And, should they conquer all the contest’s stages, their creation will ultimately end up on our website, while due reward will appear in its author’s inventory
