The closed European qualifier for ESL Pro League Season 22 has entered a decisive phase — the playoff bracket has been formed. Today, July 15, fnatic and Sashi, OG and Nemiga, Passion UA and TNL, as well as ex-NAVI Junior and PARIVISION will meet in the upper bracket matches. At stake is the only slot in the main tournament, where the best teams in the world play.
Who is playing in the playoffs and when
The playoff bracket is as follows:
- fnatic vs Sashi
- AND vs Nemiga
- Passion UA vs TNL
- X-New Junior vs Perivision
All quarterfinal matches of the upper bracket will begin on July 15 at 15:30 CEST. On the same day, at 20:30, the semifinals of the upper bracket and the first matches of the lower bracket will take place, to which the losers will go. The final of the upper bracket will be held on July 16, and the grand final is scheduled for July 17 at 20:30.
Thus, even after losing in the first round, the team retains a chance to reach the decisive match – it is enough to go all the way through the lower bracket, where the competition will be no less fierce.
ESL Pro League Season 22 Europe Closed Qualifier takes place from July 14 to 17. As part of the qualifiers, a slot for the main season of ESL Pro League Season 22 will be played. You can follow the tournament here.