Elite Showdown: The Road to the Grand Final

Greg Burn

Jan-21-2026

Elite Showdown: The Road to the Grand Final

The tournament has reached a decisive phase, generating renewed anticipation as the field narrows for the upcoming battles.

The preliminary closed qualifier phase wrapped up after a series of intense clashes, cutting down the initial lineup of 32 teams to a focused group of eight competitors. These remaining teams now have the chance to secure both a distinguished trophy and a noteworthy prize pool.

The main playoff stage is scheduled to kick off on January 22, with quarter-final matches taking place on January 22 and 23, semi-final bouts on January 24, and the event wrapping up with the grand final on January 25.

The eight teams moving forward include a mix of high-ranked contenders and determined underdogs. Notably, the top seeds—Furia, Team Vitality, Team Falcons, and Team Spirit—have earned a strategic advantage by avoiding clashes with each other in the initial quarter-final round, as each is paired with a lower-ranked opponent.

The full playoff schedule will be confirmed during the next draft show on January 21 at 19:00 GMT/20:00 CET, ensuring that every team is informed about their upcoming matchups in this high-stakes pursuit of victory.

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