Natus Vincere will start IEM Rio 2024 with a match against Rare Atom

IEM Rio 2024 promises to be one of the exciting events of the fall in eSports and the first opponents of the teams are already known. Ukrainian organization Natus Vincere will meet Rare Atom in the starting match of Group A.

NAVI have already proved their strength in recent tournaments and their match against Rare Atom is a great opportunity for the team to continue their winning streak. Fans are expecting a solid performance from Natus Vincere, but there is always a chance for the unexpected, especially when less experienced teams like Rare Atom are trying to prove themselves.

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IEM Rio 2024 Tournament Schedule

In the upcoming IEM Rio 2024, the organizers have divided the 16 teams into two groups. In Group A, in addition to Natus Vincere and Rare Atom, Team Liquid, Complexity, FaZe, FURIA, MOUZ and paiN will also compete. In Group B - Vitality, 9z, Virtus.pro, The Mongolz, Eternal Fire, Astralis, G2 and HEROIC. Each of these teams has their own history and ambitions, which adds interest to the tournament.

These groups are formed in such a way that each game promises to be exciting. NAVI is in a group with some of the strongest teams in the world, and their path to the finals will not be easy. Especially the matches FaZe vs FURIA, Liquid vs Complexity, Eternal Fire vs Astralis and G2 vs HEROIC are worth paying attention to and could be key in the fight for the playoffs.

Dates and tournament format

IEM Rio 2024 will kick off on October 7 and run through October 13. The tournament will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and will bring together the best players in the world. The format of the event features a group stage with a double elimination format system, where qualifying and elimination matches will be played in BO3 format. Group winners directly advance to the semifinals, while the second and third place teams will begin their playoff battle with the quarterfinals.

The tournament will have a prize pool of $250,000, of which $100,000 will go to the winner. In addition to the prize money, the IEM Rio champion will receive a direct invitation to IEM Katowice 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year.

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Result

IEM Rio 2024 will be an important event for teams looking to prove their mettle before the start of the next season. For Natus Vincere, the tournament is an opportunity to consolidate their form ahead of the BLAST World Final. The tournament promises to be intense and full of unexpected results, making it a must watch for all esports fans.