Qualification format:

First rounds of upper bracket:
— 40 teams divided into 2 groups, 20 teams in each;
— each group plays 6 maps;
— top-10 of each group advance to the second round of the upper bracket, and the remaining teams drop to the first round of the lower bracket

Second round of upper bracket:
— 6 maps to be played;
— top-10 teams reach the finals;
— the rest of the teams drop to the second round of the lower bracket.

First round of the lower bracket:
— 6 maps to be played;
— top-10 teams advance to the second round of the lower bracket;
— the remaining teams are eliminated.

Second round of the lower bracket:
— 6 maps to be played;
— top-10 teams reach the finals;
— the remaining teams are eliminated.

Finals:
— 6 maps to be played;
— 2 best teams get a slot at the ALGS 2022 Championship.