Group stage format:

 — 12 teams are divided into two equal groups;
 — after a series of best of 3 matches, the top three teams from each group will advance to the playoffs;
 — the winner of the group will start the playoffs straight from the second round.

 Playoff format:

 — Double Elimination bracket;
 — all matches except for two final — best of 3;
 — lower bracket final and grand final — best of 5.