The best-of-five series final, which took place on July 17th, recorded 1.25m viewers at its peak, surpassing rival ESL event IEM Katowice 2022 to take the number one spot. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Na'Vi really put the pressure on in the third round on Ancient, at one point having a 15-4 lead over FaZe. Our writers strive to provide accurate, trustworthy and timely esports news, gaming guides, player interviews, tournament coverage and original stories from around the world. broky quickly followed by eliminating Electronic, putting b1t in a 1v4 situation with a bomb to defuse. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". StackAdapt sets this cookie as a Random Identifier for user identification, to display relevant advertisements. It also helps in preventing repeat views of a post by a visitor. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Original article continues: The IEM Cologne 2022 kicked off on the 5th of July, featuring 24 best teams of CS:GO. I kept my ticket from the previously postponed tournament (ESL One Cologne 2020/21) and did not refund it. Intel is the catalyst for PC gaming innovation, rallying the industry to make the PC the best place to play and create. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The Playoffs feature six teams who battle against each other in the Quarterfinals and Semifinals. Set by Google DoubleClick, this cookie is used to create user profiles to display relevant ads. This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. For example, buttermilk, kefir, Mller Corner, Mller Rice or the flavoured Mllermilch. cf_clearance specifies the duration our website is accessible to a visitor that successfully completed a previous Captcha or JavaScript challenge. PayPal sets this cookie to enable secure transactions through PayPal. With no choice but to get aggressive, b1t made his play. RELATED: FaZe vs NAVI Antwerp Major Final Becomes Second-Most Viewed CS:GO Match Ever. FaZe having won its map pick gave NAVI a big enough reason to do the same on the second map. It was a huge moment for the two senior FaZe members Finn "karrigan" Andersen and Hvard "rain" Nygaard, who despite having attended IEM Cologne nine times in the past had never made it to the finals, and now they had managed to make history by winning the golden trio - Katowice, Cologne, and the Major. Yes! The playoffs were held at Lanxess Arena in front of a live crowd. Perfecto and SDY clocked out early in the final round, giving FaZe an immediate advantage. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. NaVi, on the other hand, only grabbed the BLAST Spring Finals in 2022 after winning almost everything in 2021. What was set to be a revenge match between the finalists of the PGL Antwerp Major 2022, turned out to be one of the best CS:GO grand finals of all time as both teams exchanged countless blows without giving an inch until the 148th round of the series. FaZe werent done though, and dominated Mirage 16-9 to level the scores yet again at 2-2. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie, viewed_cookie_policy. This cookie is set by Beeswax to determine whether the user has accepted the cookie consent box. Oleksandr s1mple Kostyliev got rid of his second-place IEM Cologne 2022 medal in the best way possible shortly after getting it on stage after NAVIs 3-2 loss to FaZe Clan in the grand finals yesterday. Times for early check-in & ESL Shop early access: Thursday 16:00 - 19:00.

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This cookie allows the website to identify a user and provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. In the first half, NAVI racked up eight wins in a row, leading the match with a comfortable score at the halfway mark. The competition has already produced some cracking games and continues to do so as teams fight for $1,000,000 prize money. Vimeo installs this cookie to collect tracking information by setting a unique ID to embed videos to the website. Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16+. This cookie is set by Beeswax for advertisement purposes. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Quantserve sets the mc cookie to anonymously track user behaviour on the website. across websites. Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in 2008. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data.

FaZe Clan was able to close out the first map with a '16-13' scoreline, kicking the series off with an early advantage. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. The high level of 1xBet service for esports fans was recently recognised with a victory at the prestigious 2020 SBC Awards in the Esports Operator of the Year category. As an EPT Championship it grants a plethora of points for ESL Pro Tour and being hosted in LANXESS Arena it creates an atmosphere like no other. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The moment @FaZeClan became the #IEM Cologne 2022 CHAMPIONS! And over half a million people watched as broky and karrigan shot him down, making FaZe Clan the undisputed champions of IEM. This is a Google UserID cookie that tracks users across various website segments.

You can see the full team list for IEM Cologne 2022 below including all the players on each roster. The company believe the best gaming experience is done on the PC and always looking for ways to push their technology to the limits when it comes to performance, enabling the development community, driving new form factors and leveraging emerging technology. The cookie is set under the everesttech.net domain to map clicks to other events on the client's website. PubMatic sets this cookie for testing purposes on Google Chrome browsers with a version above 67. Is it still valid? Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here! The top three from each group progressed to the Playoffs, with the first seeds earning a bye into the semifinals. Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category . These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. To find out more about Lenovo visithttps://www.lenovo.comorhttps://www.lenovo.com/legion, DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. This cookie is set by the provider Onaudience.com. First is the fact that the two teams, NaVi and FaZe, are the top two teams in the world both with massive fanbases. The map proved to be a huge boon for both the teams during their defending halves. CMPRO cookie is set by CasaleMedia for anonymous user tracking, and for targeted advertising. Your ticket counts for the same category and same tournament dates in 2022. MediaMath sets this cookie to avoid the same ads from being shown repeatedly and for relevant advertising. Who Austin McBroom should fight if AnEsonGib boxing match falls through, Overwatch player rages at Sony for not fixing Watchpoint Pack glitch in time for beta, LCS to celebrate Game of Thrones spin-off with House of the Dragon Rift update, FaZe overcome NAVI 3-2 in an absolutely epic Grand Final, FaZe ends Movistar Riders Cinderella run with 2-0 win in Semifinals, NAVI get past Astralis to secure Grand Finals spot.

FaZe came out blazing on Inferno, taking the opening map 16-13. This cookie is used to collect user information such as what pages have been viewed on the website for creating profiles. This cookie is set by Yahoo to store information on how users behave on multiple websites so that relevant ads can be displayed to them. The IEM Cologne is one of the most prestigious events of CS:GO esports. FaZe vs NAVI Antwerp Major Final Becomes Second-Most Viewed CS:GO Match Ever, IEM Cologne 2022: Teams, Schedule, Results, Format, Livestream, Other Details. PubMatic sets this cookie to ensure that a PubMatic user ID is already set and that PubMatics code is running properly. It was a grand final worth every second as both teams put their best foot forward taking the five-game series all the way down to a decider. Astralis, MOUZ, Movistar Riders, and Team Liquid qualified for the Quarterfinals of the Playoffs. The GUC cookie is set by Yahoo for Yahoo conversion tracking. The Play-Ins featured 16 teams fighting for a place in the Group Stages, with eight teams reaching the Group Stages. This cookie is used to track the individual sessions on the website, which allows the website to compile statistical data from multiple visits. pic.twitter.com/iULqPZeRgG. Ivan comes from Croatia, loves weird simulator games, and is terrible at playing anything else. This cookie is associated with Yahoo Search Analytics and is used for advertising purposes. Despite many cheeky attempts by FaZe to disrupt NAVI's flow during the attack, the latter managed a round's lead going into the second half. As a result of this victory, FaZe Clan has become the first team in the history of CS:GO to win IEM Katowice, IEM Cologne, and a Major, all three in the same calendar year. Heres how it all went down. {{ match.playdate * 1000 | date:'fullDate' }}, {{ match.playdate * 1000 | date:'shortTime' }}, {{match.result_team1}} : {{match.result_team2}}, {{ match.playdate * 1000 | date:'EEE' }}, {{ match.playdate * 1000 | date:'mediumDate' }}, All times your timezone (GMT {{ timezoneoffset }}), {{ match.playdate * 1000 | date:'HH:mm' }}. The ". The Group Stage concluded with Team Liquid and Movistar Riders making surprise deep runs. This cookie is used for registering a unique ID to identify the visitor's device on their revisit to the website. This cookie, set by PubMatic, is used to build a profile of user interests and to show relevant ads. Intel Grand Slam IV continues at IEM Cologne as 24 teams will look to pick up the next title towards winning the Intel Grand Slam IV, and marking their names down in history. This cookie, set by Tribal Fusion, collects data on user visits to the website, such as what pages have been accessed . This cookie, set by DataXu, tracks the advertisement report which helps to improve the marketing activity. The 24-year-old was named the MVP of IEM Cologne 2022 by HLTV because he had more impact throughout the event than some of FaZes best players, such as Helvijs broky Saukants and Russel Twistzz Van Dulken. S1mple glanced at the medal and seemingly interacted with a fan standing in front of the stage before tossing it to him, to the crowds joy. ESL Gaming GmbH | Schanzenstrae 23 | 51063 Cologne, Germany. Despite losing all four pistol rounds till, NAVI was able to shrug off the poor starts and fought hard to close out the map with a '16-13' score. The stage was set for FaZe and NAVI to face off in the Grand Finals of IEM Cologne 2022 on July 17. More maps means more airtime and more opportunities for viewers to tune in.

This was followed by FaZe preparing its defense which proved to be insurmountable for the NAVI offense, despite different tactics being adopted to attain limited success. The tournament proves CS:GO is still listing impressive numbers in 2022, and that the game is by no means slowing down a fate some feared following the launch of Riot Games rival FPS VALORANT. But, after five games it was FaZe who would come out on top and cement their spot on top of the CS:GO rankings. Please note that theminimum age to attend this event is 16+.It is not possible to attend the event if you are below the age of 16. AdScale sets this cookie to target ads by registering the user's movements across websites. Of the five most-watched CS:GO tournaments, three were played in the last two years, an impressive feat considering the pandemic restricted the game to online tournaments. After a strong rally, FaZe managed to force the overtime, but Na'Vi clutched it out with a 19-16 win, putting them one map win away from becoming back-to-back champs. Here players place bets on CS:GO, Dota 2, football, basketball, as well as dozens of other sports and esports disciplines. FaZe's victory will net them a cool $400,000. This cookie helps to categorise the users interest and to create profiles in terms of resales of targeted marketing. For more on the game, please check out our section dedicated to CS:GO esports, guides, news, and much more. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses and is enabling global trade flows. The match was also the fifth most-watched CS:GO match of all time, and IEM Cologne surpassed the IEM Katowice Major of 2019, as well as both the FACEIT Major London 2018 and PGL Major Krakow 2017. Request a refund from your account manager on Eventbrite or at the local store you bought your ticket at. This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite. Here are the results of all the matches in the IEM Cologne Group Stage. Moreover, the fact that the IEM Cologne final turned out to go all the way to the fifth map this year, with incredibly close rounds throughout, additionally helped its case. {{ getIndexCompare( $index, item.name ) | abs }}, The main ranking includes all concluded tournaments. But FaZe came here to play, and they dominated over Na'Vi on Mirage, ending up with a comfortable 16-9 victory, forcing a map five to win it all. As far as trophies go in Counter-Strike, the IEM Cologne title is always one players are chasing. The cookie is used to limit the number of repetitive ads shown to the user. We want to inform you, that attendees who bought their tickets before April 22nd, 2021, and cannot make it to the 2022 event dates (July 15-17, 2022), will have two more weeks, until Sunday, 26th of June, to request a refund in their Eventbrite Accounts. IEM Cologne 2022 was full of storylines, including a Cinderella run from Movistar Riders, but in the end it would be NAVI vs FaZe for the Grand Final yet again. VisitDHL In Motion. After eight grueling hours of play, FaZe Clan has emerged victorious over Na'Vi in the IEM Cologne 2022 Grand Finals. Important notice:We are following the covid restrictions of the city at the time of the event. With the victory, FaZe are just one tournament win away from earning the Intel Grand Slam and its $1 million prize. Is there an age restriction for the event? The cookie, set by PubMatic, registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device across websites that use the same ad network. The Semifinals started out on July 16 with NAVI barely skating by Astralis on their way to the Grand Finals. Around 140 million kg of milk are now processed into high-quality dairy products at the Alois Mller dairy's Swabian headquarters. A down-to-the-wire defuse by Perfecto tied it up at 13-13, with Electronic putting Na'Vi ahead by one in the following round.