ESL has announced that they have expanded the live audience days from 4 to 12 days with both the Challengers and Legends Stage being played in front of a crowd. That means the Rio Major is set to nearly double the number of live fans for the upcoming $1.000.000 tournament.
The tournament organizer has also revealed the plan of a new concept 360° center stage in the massive Jeunesse Arena.
We're increasing the live audience experience from 4 to 12 days by bringing both the Challengers and Legends Stages to Riocentro Hall 6!
⚔ Challengers Stage: Oct. 31st-Nov. 3rd
? Legends Stage: Nov. 5th-8th
?Tickets available Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 15:00 BRT pic.twitter.com/93YET5WleY— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 13, 2022
IEM Rio Major will be only the second Major championship in CS:GO history to feature a live audience throughout all three stages. It will also include a massive fan fest outside of the arena run by the Brazilian streamer Alexandre “Gaules” Borba.
The ticket sale for the fan fest, Challengers, and Legend Stage will go live at 15:00 (BRT) / 20:00 (CET) today.
FalleN: You could easily fill a stadium with 75.000 spectators for the Rio Major
