Format
Qualifiers
Four teams from the Europe & CIS Qualifier
One team from the Last Chance Qualifier
Three teams from the China Qualifier
One team from the America Qualifier
One team from the SEA Qualifier
Two invited teams
Group Stage
12 teams divided into two groups of six teams each played in a round-robin format
All matches are played in a best-of-one
Top team of each group advance to the Semifinals of the Playoffs
Second & Third teams of each group advance to the Quarterfinals of the Playoffs
Playoffs
Six teams in a single-elimination bracket
All matches are played in a best-of-three