IEM XV - World Championship

Tournament rules

Group Stage: February 18th - 21st, 2021
Two double-elimination format (GSL) groups
Each group has eight teams
Seeded using EPT Rankings & ESL World Rankings
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: February 26th - 28th, 2021
Single-Elimination bracket
The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Bo3
The Grand Final is Bo5