Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026
UpcomingTier S
The Intel Extreme Masters China 2026 (IEM China 2026) is one of the elite major tournaments (S-Tier) scheduled for the second half of this year, organized by ESL as a Valve Tier 1 ranked event.
Format
Group Stage
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Structure: Two double-elimination (GSL) groups, with eight teams per group.
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Match Format: All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
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Progression: The top three teams from each group qualify for the Playoffs:
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1st Place: Advances directly to the Semifinals.
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2nd Place: Advances to the Quarterfinals as a High Seed.
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3rd Place: Advances to the Quarterfinals as a Low Seed.
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Playoffs
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Structure: Single-elimination bracket.
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Match Format:
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All preliminary matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
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The Grand Final is a Best-of-5 (Bo5) showdown.
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