FC Pro 26 Open

### 1. Group Stage

• Timeline: November 24th, 2025 – January 20th, 2026.

• Composition: 24 players evenly distributed into 4 groups of 6.

• Format: Double Round-Robin.

• Group Stage Advancement & Allocation:

  • 1st Place: Advances directly to the Quarterfinals and qualifies for the FC Pro World Championship.

  • 2nd & 3rd Place: Advance to Playoffs Round 1.

  • 4th Place: Receives a direct invitation to the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier.

  • 5th & 6th Place: Eliminated from the tournament.

### 2. Playoffs

• Timeline: January 26th, 2026.

• Participants: 12 players.

• Format: Single-Elimination Bracket.

• Playoffs Advancement & Allocation:

  • Semifinalists: Earn direct invitations to the main event of the FC Pro 27 Open.

  • Quarterfinalists: Secure qualification for the FC Pro World Championship.

  • 5th – 12th Place: Receive direct invitations to the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier.