“To hell with this virus” – how players reacted to the ban on spectators from visiting IEM Katowice

February 27 tournament operator ESL announced that the final stage IEM Katowice 2023 CS: GO in Spodek Arean will be held without spectators. The organizers made this decision in order to prevent the epidemic of coronavirus. Players and talents were upset, but almost everyone reacted with understanding – safety is above all. Cybersport.ru has collected the most interesting opinions from Twitter.

Alexander s1mple Kostylev
Alexander s1mple Kostylev:

“Spodek without spectators is not Spodek.”

Kenny KennyS Scrub
Kenny KennyS Scrub:

“For the first time, I’ll be in the Spodek arena without spectators … A smart decision, of course, but very upset.”

Jake Stewie2k Yip
Jake Stewie2k Yip:

“Because of the coronavirus, there will be no spectators in one of the best arenas. To hell with this virus and that’s it. We need screams and tears. ”

Danny Zonic Sorensen
Danny Zonic Sorensen:

“It breaks my heart. I feel sorry for all the fans who wanted to watch the playoffs. You are the one for whom we play. ”

Denis seized costin
Denis seized costin:

“I sympathize with all those who went into the playoffs to play in such an arena without spectators …”

Nikolay device Ridtz He supported the decision, but still really would like to play in front of the public.

Nikolay device Ridtz
Nikolay device Ridts:

“It is important to understand that safety is paramount. Poland decided to close the tournament primarily in order to protect visitors from the possibility of getting sick. You all perfectly understand that all the teams would like to play in the crowded arena. ”

Russell Twistzz Van Dalken
Russell Twistzz Van Dalken:

“It was only a matter of time before the virus got to eSports. Let’s see what will happen in the future. ”

Matthew Sadokist Trivette
Matthew Sadokist Trivette:

“Great news from Katowice. I don’t even know what to say. A lot of people who came here from different parts of the world were notified at the last minute … It looks completely unfair. But safety is paramount. ”

Andrey Ghostik Kadik did not share the decision to ban IEM Katowice for viewers.

Alexey Bafik Bafadarov noted that this could happen on StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor Season 3which starts March 5th.

IEM Katowice 2023 takes place in Poland from February 24 to March 1. Teams play $ 500 thousand, of which half will go to the winner. You can familiarize yourself with the schedule of matches and the intermediate results of the group stage in our material.