The match between Team Vitality and Team Spirit in the grand final of IEM Katowice 2025 became the most popular in IEM Katowice history. The match drew over 1.29 million viewers, and fittingly, this record was set during the final match of the IEM Katowice series.

After more than a decade of legendary moments, IEM Katowice officially enters the annals of history. ESL FACEIT Group has confirmed the tournament's move to Krakow starting in 2026, closing one of the brightest chapters in Counter-Strike history. You can read more about the tournament's relocation to Krakow in our article.

The final between Vitality and Spirit broke the 2019 record (1.2 million viewers), which was considered unbeatable. This is a fitting conclusion to a series that has given fans unforgettable memories.

Viewership Record
In 2025, the IEM Katowice final reached peak popularity with 1.29 million viewers simultaneously watching the match between Vitality and Spirit. Previously, the record belonged to a 2019 match with 1.2 million viewers when Astralis defeated ENCE in the major final.

In 2022, the third-highest viewership was recorded at 1.12 million when FaZe defeated G2. Viewership sharply declined in 2021 and 2023. The reason was the participation of less popular teams.

IEM Katowice has provided fans with dozens of legendary matches, three majors, and the unforgettable atmosphere of the Spodek arena. Since 2013, the tournament has evolved from a local event with a prize pool of $7,000 to one of the most prestigious and massive tournaments in CS history.