Group Stage:

• Two single round-robin format groups;
• Each group has six teams;
• All matches are best of 3;
• Winners have a bye into the Upper Bracket Semifinals;
• 2nd & 3rd placed teams advance to Upper Bracket Round 1;
• 4th placed teams start from Lower Bracket Round 1.

Playoffs:

• Double-Elimination bracket;
• Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are best of 5;
• The other matches are best of 3.