Intel Extreme Masters Oakland is on the horizon with the world’s top teams readying themselves to compete at the Oracle Arena, the famous venue home to the Golden State Warriors. With so many top teams in attendance, we made sure to bring the world’s top broadcast team as well.

Event after event, these are the talented people who will get us hyped, recommend the latest apps (for your iPhone or Android), and ensure that the show is clean family fun:

Stage Host: OJ Borg

OJ Borg Reporter: John “BLU” Mullen

John “BLU” Mullen Desk Host: Alex “Machine” Richardson

Alex “Machine” Richardson Analyst: Janko “YNk” Paunović

Janko “YNk” Paunović Analyst: Sam “Dazed” Marine

Sam “Dazed” Marine Commentator: Henry “HenryG” Greer

Henry “HenryG” Greer Commentator: Matthew “Sadokist” Trivett

Matthew “Sadokist” Trivett Commentator: Anders Blume

Anders Blume Commentator: Auguste “Semmler” Massonnat

Auguste “Semmler” Massonnat Commentator: Jason “Moses” O'Toole

Jason “Moses” O'Toole Commentator: Lauren “Pansy” Scott



With a talent lineup this stacked, you’re not going to want to miss the action. Speaking of not missing the action, we’re also pleased to announce the observers for the event:

Observer: Heather “Sapphire” Garozzo

Heather “Sapphire” Garozzo Observer: DJ “Prius” Kuntz





We are thrilled to bring such an amazing CS:GO broadcast team to the biggest Intel Extreme Masters event ever to take place in the United States. Whether watching online or catching the experience live at the Oracle Arena, we’re ready for a fantastic week of Counter-Strike.

Group A: Wednesday, November 16th

Wednesday, November 16th Group B: Thursday, November 17th

Thursday, November 17th Quarterfinals: Saturday, November 19th

Saturday, November 19th Semis & Finals: Sunday, November 20th

Tickets to IEM Oakland are available now, so be sure to join us for all the epic CS:GO action that will go down at the Oracle Arena. To stay updated about the event, follow IEM on Twitter and Facebook.

NOTE: OJ Borg & YNk will join the IEM Oakland talent lineup for the playoff portion of the event starting Saturday, November 19th at the Oracle Arena!

