Itaú Unibanco becomes a partner of IEM Rio Major 2022

Tournament holding ESL FACEIT Group announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement with the Brazilian banking group Itaú Unibanco. As part of the deal, the largest bank in Latin America will become an official partner of IEM Rio Major 2022.

It is reported that the agreement started on October 31 and will last until November 13. However, the parties announced the partnership only today, November 11, on the second day of the playoffs of the competition.

Mark Cohen, Director of Communications and Senior Vice President Brand & Media Partnerships at ESL FACEIT Group: "We are thrilled to have Itaú join us on this journey to create one of the most anticipated and biggest events ever or seen esports. The partnership is an important and big step for us in the South American market, not only for IEM Rio Major 2022, but also for our future events in the region."

As the exclusive Official Banking Partner of IEM Rio Major 2022, Itaú Unibanco will be using several branded integrations during livestreams and at the event itself. In addition, fans who attend the event in person will have the opportunity to participate in a prize draw.

Luis Alberto Fiebig, Head of Games, Esports and Metaverse at Itaú Unibanco: "For Itaú Unibanco, participating in IEM Rio Major 2022 is an achievement, not only because it brings us closer to the community, but also materializes our belief that games change lives. The partnership with the ESL FACEIT Group, which is promoting the most anticipated and biggest gaming event in its history, is definitely worth celebrating!"

IEM Rio Major 2022 takes place from October 31 to November 13 in Brazil at the Jeunesse Arena and at the Riocentro convention center. As part of the championship, 24 teams from the CIS, Europe, North and South America, and Asia are fighting for a total prize pool of $1,250,000, ranking points in the BLAST Premier table, as well as tickets to BLAST Premier: World Final 2022 and IEM Katowice 2023 for the winner.

Intermediate results of IEM Rio Major 2022

• 1st place: $500,000 + 4,000 points + tickets to BLAST Premier: World Final 2022 and IEM Katowice 2023
• 2nd place: $170,000 + 2,000 points
• 3rd-4th place: $80,000 + 1,250 points
• 5th-8th place: fnatic and Cloud9 — $45,000 + 375 points
• 9th-11th place: ENCE, Team Liquid and BIG — $20,000
• 12th-14th place: Bad News Eagles, Sprout and Vitality - $20,000
• 15th-16th place: FaZe Clan and Ninjas in Pajamas — $20,000
• 17th-19th place: 9z, GamerLegion and OG — $10,000
• 20th-22nd place: IHC Esports, Evil Geniuses and Grayhound Gaming — $10,000
• 23rd-24th place: 00NATION and Imperial Esports — $10,000