IEM Season XVI - Cologne

Group Stage: July 8th - 11th, 2021
Two double-elimination format (GSL) groups
Each group has eight teams
All matches are Bo3
The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs:
Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds

Playoffs: July 16th - 18th, 2021
Single-Elimination bracket
The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Bo3
The Grand Final is Bo5