BLAST R6 Major Atlanta 2023

1. Play-ins (October 31 – November 1, 2023)

• Format: GSL-style (Double-Elimination groups).

• Group Composition: 4 teams per group, each from a different region.

• Match Structure: > * Upper Bracket matches: Best-of-1 (Bo1)

  • Lower Bracket matches: Best-of-3 (Bo3)

• Progression: The Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.

2. Playoffs (November 3 – 7, 2023)

• Format: 16-Team Swiss System.

• Match Structure:

  • Elimination matches: Best-of-3 (Bo3)

  • All other matches: Best-of-1 (Bo1)

• Seeding: Determined dynamically using the Buchholz System.

• Progression: The Top 8 teams advance to the Finals.

3. Finals (November 10 – 12, 2023)

• Format: Single-Elimination Bracket.

• Match Structure:

  • Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Best-of-3 (Bo3)

  • Grand Final: Best-of-5 (Bo5) (No map advantage given)