The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) is a series of international esports tournaments held in countries around the world.

The highest tier of events, known as Masters Championships, are held in the summer in Cologne, Germany and in the new year in Katowice, Poland and offer the most prize money.

Starting in 2008, the Tournament was billed as being worldwide, boasting participants from Europe, North America, and Asia.

The Season 5 Finals will be held at CeBIT and will included a US$130,000 prize pool.

During Season 5, qualifiers were held for North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia regions.