IEM XIII: Sydney

Group Stage: May 1st - 3rd, 2018
Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups
Each group will have 8 teams
The group stage will be seeded based on the ESL CS:GO World Rankings
The initial matches are Bo1
All following 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: May 4th - 6th, 2018
Single-Elimination bracket
The Quarterfinals and Semifinals are Bo3
The Grand Final is Bo5