Five slots remain available to the main event of IEM Winter 2021. Below is a breakdown of information regarding the qualification process, divided by the three participating regions.
Europe
Open Qualifier
Open Qualifier #1: 9th – 10th October
Open Qualifier #2: 15th – 16th October
Unlimited Single Elimination best-of-one bracket with decider matches being played in best-of-three-mode
4 teams advance to the closed qualifier (2 from each open qualifier)
Check in time: 17:00 – 17:45 CEST
Start time both days: 18:00 CEST
Closed Qualifier
Closed Qualifier: 18th – 19th October
All rounds will be played in an 8-Team Double Elimination best-of-three bracket.
8 teams: 4 invited & 4 qualifying from open qualifier.
3 Teams advance to the main event.
Schedule Day 1:
- 13:30 CEST – Ro8 (4x Matches)
- 17:30 CEST – UB ro4 & LB Ro4a (4x Matches)
Schedule Day 2:
- 13:30 CEST – LB Ro4b (2x Matches)
- 17:30 CEST – LB Final (1x Match)
North America
Open Qualifier
Open Qualifier #1: 30th September – 1st October
Unlimited Single Elimination best-of-one bracket with decider matches being played in best-of-three-mode
2 teams advance to the closed qualifier (1 from each open qualifier)
Check in time: 17:00 – 17:45 EDT
Start time both days: 18:00 EDT
Closed Qualifier
Closed Qualifier: 3rd – 4th October
All rounds will be played in an 4-Team Double Elimination best-of-three bracket.
4 teams: 2 invited & 2 qualifying from open qualifier.
1 Teams advance to the main event.
Schedule Day 1:
- 16:00 EDT – Ro4 (2x Matches)
- 20:00 EDT – UB ro2 & LB Ro2a (2x Matches)
Schedule Day 2:
- 16:00 EDT – LB Final (1x Matches)
- 20:00 EDT – Grand – Final (1x Match)
Asia
Open Qualifier
Unlimited Single Elimination best-of-one bracket with decider matches being played in best-of-three-mode
2 teams advance to the closed qualifier (1 from each open qualifier)
Check in time: 17:00 – 17:45 CNST
Start time both days: 18:00 CNST
Closed Qualifier
Closed Qualifier: 3rd – 4th October
All rounds will be played in an 4-Team Double Elimination best-of-three bracket.
4 teams: 2 invited & 2 qualifying from open qualifier.
1 Teams advance to the main event.
Schedule Day 1:
- 16:00 CNST – Ro4 (2x Matches)
- 20:00 CNST – UB Final & LB Ro2a (2x Matches)
Schedule Day 2:
- 16:00 CNST – LB Final (1x Match)
- 20:00 CNST – Grand – Final (1x Match)
We’re excited to see which 5 teams will reign victorious and earn their opportunity to compete at IEM Winter 2021. With $250,000 on the line, an abundance of ESL Pro Tour points and an Intel® Grand Slam contribution on offer, the 16-team tournament will be extremely competitive. Be sure to follow our Twitter for further updates!