The StarCraft II tournament at the Electronic Sports World Cup (EWC 2025) was like a "Clash of Titans" in one of the most prestigious real-time strategy (RTS) games, as Riyadh witnessed the legends return to prove who is the greatest in the history of the game.
Format
Play-in Stage
- Format: Dual Tournament (GSL) Format.
- Match Rules: All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
- Progression: The Top 2 players from each group qualify for the Group Stage.
Group Stage
- Format: Double-Elimination Bracket.
- Match Rules:
- Opening Matches: Best-of-3 (Bo3).
- All Subsequent Matches: Best-of-5 (Bo5).
- Progression: The Top 4 players from each group advance to the Playoffs.
Playoffs
- Format: Single-Elimination Bracket.
- Match Rules:
- Quarterfinals: Best-of-5 (Bo5).
- Semifinals & 3rd Place Match: Best-of-7 (Bo7).
- Grand Finals: Best-of-9 (Bo9).
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