Alex Blaikie

📣 Marketing @ESL
📸 Soviet lens influencer
🎨 Post-processing enthusiast
🛠 Ex-gamedev on @DownToOneGame

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

First of our new CS2 merch collection revealed, and plenty more to come!

I'm biased, but the whole range is full of excellent designs & amazing quality gear.

https://t.co/1l4tGpjGp0

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

ESL x @CounterStrike Collection 2 - Item 1

The Cedar Creek T-shirt.

- Heavyweight 220 GSM jersey
- Full needle rib collar
- Composition: 100% cotton
- Relaxed fit. Size down if between sizes for optimal drape.

Pre-order on June 8 for on-site pickup at #IEM Cologne Major.

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

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https://t.co/osyEpbT0Cf

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Super keen for IEM Beijing this year!

The massive arena + 360 degree stage should be very cool, and it never gets old seeing the level of fandom that CNCS fans have.

https://t.co/D1nFqRKWCk

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

We're bringing a new dynasty of Counter-Strike to China 🇨🇳

#IEM Beijing 2026 🏆

🏟️ Bloomage Biotech·Biohyalux ECM Arena
⚔️ EPT Masters with 16 teams
💰 $1,250,000 total winnings
📅 November 2 - 8, 2026

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Heading home today after a hectic #IEM Rio!

Brazilian CS fans are pretty cool.

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

The arena will be packed to the rafters this weekend, keen to see the passionate Polish CS crowd in person!

https://t.co/IBxCE0jmQ0

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

The largest Counter-Strike event we've ever held in Poland. 🇵🇱

#IEM Kraków 2026 is now SOLD OUT. ❌

See you in the TAURON Arena Kraków! @krakow_pl

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Stacked lineup for the (new) Hall of Heroes, Kraków should be epic!

https://t.co/hbJqv0zwCt

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

From Hanover, to Katowice and now Kraków. The third chapter starts soon!

Here are your 24 teams that will appear at #IEM Kraków - our first ever ESL Pro Tour Championship event taking place in Kraków, Poland 🇵🇱

🟡 Stage 2 🟡
🔵 Stage 1 🔵

📅 Jan 28 - Feb 8

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Chengdu is ready for some @IEM action this weekend! It's gonna be packed in the arena for playoffs, love to see it.

https://t.co/XbGtmh1aMS

[Intel® Extreme Masters @IEM]

#IEM Chengdu 2025 is officially SOLD OUT ❌

We'll be seeing a full arena all throughout this weekend ❤️🇨🇳

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Great to have this one out in the wild, keen to see how Atlanta locals show up for their first #IEM next year!

https://t.co/yYS5Xjirfd

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

NA CS HAS A NEW HOME 🇺🇸

#IEM ATLANTA 2026.

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Annnd we sold out Early Bird for Playoffs in China in 44 seconds!

#IEM Chengdu is going to be a big one 🇨🇳🐼
https://t.co/UMbbUC1ZMR

[Intel® Extreme Masters @IEM]

#IEM Chengdu 2025 tickets are LIVE 🇨🇳

Join us to watch challengers clash with champions this November, as IEM makes its return to China! 🐼🏮

Get yours NOW 🎟️

[Marc Winther @marcwinther]

Looking forward to a stacked #IEM Chengdu in just over two months from now. Last year marked our return to China post pandemic and produced a great turnout.

This year promises for greatness too, stay tuned for more information coming in near future 👀

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

@DRUNKKZ3 @FNATIC BF4 still best esport. I remember staying up to watch @TeamExile5 while they were over there!

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

@Hoffman1880 @IEM This is how it worked for IEM Melbourne/Cologne Premium also (which included a goodie bag), having a set baseline of them we need to produce helps a lot in planning. You can consider the extra perks IEM+ gives to be included as a bonus.

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Been working with the team to cook up this announcement today, excited to see it out in the wild!

https://t.co/cpIz5E470J

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

Hall of Heroes: The Third Chapter

After Hannover and Katowice, it's time to add a new chapter to our legacy.

#IEM Kraków 2026 🏆

https://t.co/p4fqrCwYrV

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Gonna be hard topping this #IEM, even @EmmanuelMacron is tweeting about it 😅

https://t.co/dnOe86D0Yx

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Avec son Grand Slam, Vitality hisse la France au sommet de l’esport et fait briller nos couleurs. Bravo à toute l’équipe !
https://t.co/JAOcQCKbun

[Esports Charts 🇺🇦 @EsportsCharts]

THE MOST POPULAR ESPORTS EVENT IN AUSTRALIA! 🇦🇺

@TeamVitalityCS vs @FalconsEsport finishes with 1.2M Peak Viewers - a new esports record for the country! 🔥

[Marc Winther @marcwinther]

One for the history books, for many reasons.

🏆 #IEM Melbourne trophy belongs to @TeamVitality

💰 Vitality complete the #ESLGrandSlam run

😮 Epic 5-map Grand Final ending in triple overtime

🏟️ Sold out Rod Laver Arena

👀 Over 1.2M peak viewers

🇦🇺 Legendary Aussie crowd

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Fitting that Rod Laver Arena is getting the full esports experience for our first #IEM here. Triple OT, let's go!

[Esports Charts 🇺🇦 @EsportsCharts]

✅ 1 MILLION

#IEM MELBOURNE 🇦🇺

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

Role Swap - @Melbourne edition 🔁

@SPUNJ took @AleksibCSGO & @jLcsgo_ to try street art at Pregrave Place 🖼️ while @pimpwinneche took @SpinxCS2 & @xertioNCS to learn the art of hot chocolate ☕

#IEM

[Alex Blaikie @GoGoGadgetCasts]

Fun fact: All of our event merch for #IEM Melbourne is fully custom produced this year, so we've really been able to dial in the fabric quality and fit. The hoodie is my favourite of the bunch, beats an AS Heavy for comfort IMO!

https://t.co/8gYwxo6ApS

[Intel® Extreme Masters @IEM]

Revealing the final piece of #IEM Melbourne 2025 merch 🦘

A staple of any IEM event, check out the event hoodie available at the ESL Shop! 🗺️