Group Stage | August 6th – 9th
- 32 teams split into 2 groups of 16
- Each group plays 12 matches
- Top 10 teams qualify directly for the Grand Finals
- Teams placed 11th–26th advance to the Survival Stage
- Bottom 6 teams are eliminated☠️
Survival Stage | August 11th – 12th
- 16 teams compete across 12 matches
- Top 6 teams secure Grand Finals qualification
- Remaining teams are eliminated ☠️
Grand Finals | August 14th – 16th
- 16 teams compete for the championship title
- Smash Rule format will be applied on the final day
- Teams battle for the $3,000,000 prize pool and PMGC qualification points
What is Smash Rule 👇
- Teams will play under standard tournament rules until a team reaches the Match Point threshold (TBA points).
- Once a team reaches Match Point, they become “Match Point Eligible.”
- The first Match Point Eligible team to secure a WWCD will be crowned the champion.
- If no eligible team wins a WWCD within the maximum match limit, the team with the highest overall points will win the tournament.
Example:
If the Match Point threshold is 120 points, a team reaching 120 or more points becomes Match Point Eligible. They must then win a WWCD in the following matches to secure the championship.