If you want to be an elite gamer, it helps to have elite-level equipment, and that’s exactly what Acer is bringing to this year’s Intel Extreme Masters Counter-Strike 2 tournament.
The Intel Extreme Masters is one of the world’s longest-standing and most respected esports tournament series. For 2026, it’s set to make its first appearance in Kraków, Poland, and Acer Predator Gaming is its official hardware partner. Acer Predator UK is running a competition offering one winner and a guest the chance to attend the IEM Krakow finals. The prize not only includes a pair of God Mode tickets to the final – which bring front-row seats, a private lounge and backstage access – but also return flights and transfers to the event. It’s a true bucket-list esports prize.
From January 28 to February 8 2026, 24 of the greatest Counter-Strike teams will face off in Kraków for one of esports’ most sought‑after titles, a share of $1.25M in total winnings, a shot at entering the Hall of Heroes, and crucial points toward the $1M ESL Grand Slam VI.
The final stage, running from February 6 at the Tauron Arena Kraków, will feature the top six teams competing in front of a packed live audience as well as millions tuning in online. They’ll be using Acer Predator Gaming equipment, and the official tournament PC is the Predator Orion 7660 which has been released as a retail product, enabling gamers to play on the same kit as the Counter-Strike pros. It’s designed for serious gamers who demand tournament-grade power, speed and reliability.
Available with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, with support for up to 128GB of DDR5 memory, and featuring the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, the Acer Predator Orion 7660 is a beast of a desktop gaming PC. Its tower case, with a 3D Predator logo moulded into the front, is imposing, while its advanced Predator CycloneX 360 cooling system ensures optimal thermal performance, and transparent tempered glass side panels showcase its cutting-edge internals. Designed for 4K gaming, streaming, and competitive play, the Predator Orion 7000 delivers the speed, thermal efficiency, and visual edge trusted by the best esports athletes.
And while it has yet to be revealed, there’s no doubt Acer has something equally stunning up its sleeve for this year’s competition.
Visitors attending this year’s IEM can expect a full slate of on‑site attractions. Acer will be hosting a challenge zone where teams of two can compete for prizes and test their skills on the same IEM PCs used by the pros. At the Intel booth, attendees can explore new games and hardware, join live panels and tech talks, and catch influencer appearances between matches.
The ESL Shop will offer exclusive IEM Kraków and ESL merchandise, Kolex Cards, team jerseys, and more. Zowie’s booth will let fans try out pro‑grade gear – such as monitors, mice and mousepads – as well as take part in 1v1 matches against influencers. And DHL’s DHLDrop will deliver special prizes and unique moments to fans both in the arena and watching online.
Elsewhere, the Grand Finale of the Krakow School League, a Brawl Stars tournament for primary and secondary students, will take place at the City of Krakow’s booth on February 7 and 8. The champions will earn a fully equipped computer lab for their school.
Win with Acer
And you can be a winner too. Buy an Acer Predator desktop or laptop PC before February 28 2026, then register your new device with Acer, and you can claim two free extras. Want a top-spec controller? Acer has you covered with the Predator Controller, worth up to £69.99. Prefer mouse and keyboard? Get yourself the Predator Cestus gaming mouse worth up to £59.99 and the Predator Mousepad XXL worth up to £24.99. Then top it off with an additional three-year warranty worth up to £69.99. Customers who then leave a verified product review can also claim a £25 Love2Shop voucher.
The Predator Controller features Hall effect thumbsticks and a motion sensor, and is compatible with Nintendo Switch and mobile and PC. Its dual vibration motors enhance the gaming experience, while a tough build and endurance rating of three million clicks mean you’ll be using it for years to come. Meanwhile, the Acer Predator Cestus 335 gaming mouse offers up to 19,000 DPI of sensitivity, a 2,000Hz polling rate, and features ten buttons including rapid fire. It’s the mouse of a gaming professional, and makes the perfect companion to an Acer Predator gaming PC.
To capture the excitement of the IEM Finals here in the UK, Acer Predator is hosting an exclusive Predator Gaming Watch Party in London, featuring a live screening of the IEM Krakow Finals at Platform Gaming Bar, the opportunity to challenge a professional CS:GO player, and a winner‑takes‑all competition with prizes including a Predator gaming monitor plus a backpack filled with Predator gaming merchandise. Fans of esports action can also follow the IEM tournament live on the ESL Counter-Strike Twitch and YouTube channels, along with coverage from official broadcast partners.
For full details on IEM Kraków 2026 and ongoing event updates, visit the official website and follow ESL Counter-Strike on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out the promotion.
