The latest season opener for Intel Extreme Masters has concluded with a thrilling finish that sets the stage for an even bigger achievement. Over the weekend, the competitive bracket wrapped up in Krakow, revealing a standout performer who delivered a dominant performance in the finale.
Team Vitality secured a decisive 3-1 win against Furia in the grand final, earning the season’s first title and adding another illustrious trophy to their collection. Not only does this victory bring them a hefty prize of $400,000, but it also positions the French squad just one trophy short of achieving another ESL Grand Slam crown—a remarkable feat denoting consecutive Grand Slam champions. The Grand Slam is attained when a team wins four ESL events out of ten, and with five events under their belt, Team Vitality now boasts three prestigious trophies:
- IEM Dallas 2025
- ESL Pro League Season 22
- IEM Krakow 2026
The upcoming opportunity to complete the Grand Slam will be at IEM Rio in April. Were you predicting that Team Vitality would emerge victorious in Krakow?