Why Do Many Teams Perform At IEM Katowice Without Sponsors' Titles?

Most teams hide one or more sponsors on their uniforms during Katowice.

While watching the broadcasts of one of the most prestigious teams, it was possible to notice that some teams have duct tape on their uniforms. At the same time, other teams prepared a unique uniform for the Polish tournament. Why do clubs have to do this?

Sponsors don't have licenses in Poland

In general, hiding concerns bookmakers, to which Poland has a sensitive attitude. To work in Poland, every bookmaker must undergo a complicated registration process and obtain a license.

Even though some "sealed" sponsors work in Poland, there are still problems with their advertising, and some clubs insure themselves so that they don't have issues with the authorities. The same applies to various crypto-projects. The legislation for them developed far from all countries.

However, such restrictions lead not only to insulating tape on the uniform but also to other creativity on the part of the clubs.

Clubs are preparing a unique uniform for IEM Katowice

Some teams want to avoid seeing tape on their uniforms, so they prepare a different uniform for the Polish event. Spirit remove the problematic sponsor's logo from the uniform.

And NAVI approached this task much more creatively. "WE LOVE KATOWICE" is written instead of the sponsor's name on the "black and yellow" jersey.

What is happening now at IEM Katowice?

IEM Katowice 2023 continues. Teams are fighting in the group stage right now live. All information about the event is available on the page.