ESL will host their first major in Brazil, Rio. The prize pool of this major is once again $1,000,000 and the 24-team format introduced at the previous Major will be used again.
Format
The New Challengers Stage: 16 Team Swiss System Format
Round 1 to 4 matches are best-of-one Round 5 matches are best-of-three The Buchholz system is used to seed matches from Rounds 3 to 5.
Top 8 Teams proceed to The New Legends Stage, bottom 8 Teams are eliminated
The New Legends Stage: 16 Team Swiss System Format
Round 1 to 4 matches are best-of-one Round 5 matches are best-of-three The Buchholz system is used to seed matches from Rounds 3 to 5.
Top 8 Teams proceed to The New Champions Stage, bottom 8 Teams are eliminated
The New Champions Stage:
Single elimination Bracket
The Buchholz system is used to seed the Quarterfinals' matches. All matches (including the Grand Final) are best-of-three.