IEM Cologne 2025, a major Counter-Strike tournament, is right around the corner. ESL has announced all 24 top teams that will compete, and the excitement is mounting high. The event will last two weeks and take place at the LANXESS Arena, a famous venue for Counter-Strike.  The teams will be battling for a whopping $1.25 million prize pool, marking a thrilling start to the second season of the year. However, before it kickstarts, here’s everything that you need to know about the tournament. Date: July 23 to August 3 Location: LANXESS Arena, Cologne, Germany Prize pool: $1,250,000 Competitive Format The stakes are...