• Four Triple Elimination format groups; • Each group has eight teams; • All matches are bo3; • The top four teams from each group advance to the Playoffs; • Group stage winners advance to the Quarterfinals; • Group stage runners-up advance to the Round of 12 as the High Seeds; • Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Round of 16 as the High Seeds; • Group stage 4th place teams advance to the Round of 16 as the Low Seeds;;
Playoffs:
• Single Elimination bracket; • All matches (excl. Grand Final) are bo3; • The Grand Final is bo5.