IEM XII: World Championship
Rules
Group Stage:
Four groups of six players played out in round robin format.
All matches best of 3.
First place in each group advances directly to the Quarterfinals.
Second and third place in each group advance to the Round of 12.
Ties broken in the following order:
1. Overall matches won
2. Overall map score difference
3. Matches won among tied players
4. Map score difference among tied players
5. Tie-breaker match
6. Coin toss

Bracket:
Single-elimination bracket of twelve players.
Round of 12, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals are played in best of 5.
Grand Finals is played in best of 7.