ESL reduces maps on IEM

Today ESL have announced that they would be reducing the amount of maps from 10 to 8 on the upcoming event in Katowice, this is done for several reasons they have listed in the press release:

Earlier in January, we have announced an update to the tournament format by focusing on Erangel. Following this decision, the main event will now be hosted with eight games instead of ten. The decision to reduce the tournament to eight sets is based on various aspects. It is our goal to provide all the fans on site and at home with the most interesting broadcast possible. Less games allow for the tournament to happen without any extended breaks in between the series for players to rest and have food, which will improve the experience for the players and all fans tuning into the broadcast at home.

The current line-up for the tournament is: