The Intel Extreme Masters finally arrives in North America as the ESL officially kicks off its North American qualifiers on Wednesday with its first of four Qualification Cups.
The first Extreme Masters American Qualification Cup kicks off on Wednesday with thirty two teams vying for a shot to earn a berth in the Main Round. This tournament is the first of four qualifiers that will see a total of sixteens earning spots in the Main Round. The top four teams from each of these qualification cups will advance onto the next stage.
The sixteen teams in the main round will then continue the qualifying process that will see six teams move on in the Continental Final in Philadelphia where they will be joined by two teams from South America. It doesn't end there, however, as the top teams from the Continental Final will advance to the last stage, the World Final where they will face the best teams from around the World.
Extreme Masters America Qualifier ScheduleQualification Cup 2 - July 28th to August 3rd
Qualification Cup 3 - August 4th to August 10th
Qualification Cup 4 - August 11th to August 17th
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Ruins | 10 | 6 | - | 16 |
Seraphic Gaming | 5 | - | - | 5 |
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