BetBoom 3DMAX IEM Cologne: Key Highlights and Tournament Results

The upcoming IEM Cologne 2024 tournament is set to feature an exciting array of matches. ESL has recently announced that the team BetBoom will be unable to participate due to visa complications.

In their place, 3DMAX has been confirmed as their replacement. One of the standout matches will see 3DMAX going up against 9z in what promises to be a thrilling debut for the newly introduced team.

3DMAX replaces BetBoom at IEM Cologne 2024

BetBoom has run into an issue with their visas and will not be able to participate in IEM Cologne, beginning August 7, 2024. This change means 3DMAX steps up to the plate, as they are next in line according to the ESL World Ranking.

ESL selected 3DMAX based on their tournament replacement rules. The team’s first challenge will be against 9Z in the Play-In stage. Recently, 3DMAX secured a win at the Skyesports Championship 2024 in India, showcasing their capabilities with just a single loss to Eternal Fire in the group stage—a narrow defeat with a score of 14-16.

Heroic’s Degster also faces similar visa issues, causing him to miss the entire event. This adds another layer of complexity to the tournament lineup.

IEM Cologne 2024 features 24 top-tier Counter-Strike teams. The event format includes a double-elimination structure for the group stages, with the main event held in the LANXESS Arena. Fans can watch the matches live on Twitch and follow updated scores.

The champion of IEM Cologne will earn an invite to IEM Cologne 2025 and the BLAST Premier World Finals later this year.

To sum up the essential points:

• Event Start: August 7, 2024
• Teams: 24 top Counter-Strike teams
• Format: Double-elimination group stage, main event at LANXESS Arena
• Streaming: Available on Twitch
• Prize: Invite to IEM Cologne 2025 and BLAST Premier World Finals

3DMAX is prepared to make the most of this unexpected opportunity and aims to leave a mark at IEM Cologne 2024.