Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025

Group Stage

• Structure: Two double-elimination (GSL format) groups, featuring eight teams per group.

• Match Format: All group stage matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).

• Playoff Qualification: The top three teams from each group secure a spot in the Playoffs:

  • 1st Place (Winners): Advance directly to the Semifinals.

  • 2nd Place (Runners-up): Advance to the Quarterfinals as High Seeds.

  • 3rd Place: Advance to the Quarterfinals as Low Seeds.

Playoffs

• Structure: Single-Elimination bracket.

• Match Format:

  • All standard bracket matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).

  • The Grand Final is a Best-of-5 (Bo5) showdown.