IEM Cologne 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, July 23rd. Team Vitality will seek to extend their winning streak, while recent Fissure Playground winners TYLOO will try to power through the Play-Ins.
Gunning for Greatness: top teams to watch at IEM Cologne 2025
The Cathedral of Counter-Strike, IEM Cologne, reliably stages extremely competitive esports series. Cologne 2025 is set to continue this trend, with some of the most successful teams facing determined up-and-coming rosters.
Three teams in particular will be hot tickets to watch in the upcoming tournament:
Team Vitality
Winners of the BLAST Austin Major, IEM Dallas, and a slew of additional trophies this season, Team Vitality currently hold the number one VRS (Valve Regional Standings) slot.
Their IEM Dallas victory also witnessed the height of their win streak.
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