ESL has announced the on-air team lineup for the upcoming IEM Cologne tournament, which will take place from August 7-18. This year's lineup consists of 19 people, including four of the most famous commentary duos and many other ESL regulars in various roles.

IEM Cologne is one of the most prestigious Counter-Strike 2 tournaments, attracting millions of viewers from around the world. The announcement of the on-air team only fuels interest in the event, as viewers will be able to see their favorite commentators, analysts and presenters, who will add professionalism and bright emotions to the tournament.

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History and important details

The IEM Cologne tournament annually brings together the best teams from around the world to compete for the championship title and a significant prize pool. This tournament has a long history and is one of the key events in the world of eSports. This year ESL tried to gather a team of professionals to create an unforgettable atmosphere for the viewers.

The composition of the on-air team

The A stream desk will be hosted by Tres "stunna" Saranthus and Freya "Freya" Spiers, while the B stream desk will be hosted by Mike "DarfMike" Winnick and Sam "Tech Girl" Wright along with Lucas "Bubzkji" Andersen, Sudhen "Bleh" Wahengbam and Geordie "Mac" McAleer. Mathieu "Maniac" Quiquerez, Janko "YNk" Paunović and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche will fill the role of analysts. On the sideline, Eefje "sjokz" Depoortere and James "BanKs" Banks will be the reporters.

The list of commentators includes:

• Alex "Machine" Richardson
• Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill.
• Harry "JustHarry" Russell
• Hugo "Hugo" Byron
• Adam "Dinko" Hawthorne
• Jason "moses" O'Toole
• Conner "Scrawny" Girvan.
• Mohan "launders" Govindasamy

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Final thoughts

The IEM Cologne 2024 tournament promises to be a highlight of this year's event thanks to a professional team of presenters and analysts. This is important for viewers, as quality commentary and game analysis make for a more exciting and educational viewing experience. ESL continues to raise the bar for organizing cyber sports events by attracting the best experts in their fields.