IEM Chengdu 2025 groups revealed

ESL has unveiled the groups for IEM Chengdu 2025.

The tournament will take place from November 3 to 9 at the Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center, featuring 16 teams competing for a total prize pool of $1,000,000.

The main storyline of Group A revolves around The MongolZ, who recently benched Senzu — marking their first roster change in over two years. Joining them in the group are Falcons, Natus Vincere, Spirit, Astralis, paiN, TYLOO, and HEROIC.

Group B includes Vitality, who recently returned to form by winning ESL Pro League Season 22 after a six-match winning streak. They will face tough opposition from FURIA, MOUZ, G2, 3DMAX, FaZe, Virtus.pro, and Lynn Vision, making this group just as competitive.

The tournament’s opening day is set for November 3.