The tournament was held in a LAN format in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specifically at the "Bakr Alshadi Theater," as part of the Gamers8 festival (the largest gaming and esports festival in the world). This edition was characterized by a large audience and exceptional organization.
Format
- Game Patch: 24.2
Group Stage
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24 teams are divided into 3 groups of 8 (A, B, and C).
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The groups compete against each other in a round-robin format (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C).
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Each group match-up consists of 6 matches, meaning every team plays a total of 12 matches.
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Final group standings are determined after all 18 matches are completed.
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Progression: The top 16 teams advance to the Winners Bracket, while the bottom 8 teams drop to the Losers Bracket.
Bracket Stage
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Winners Bracket (August 13th – 14th, 2023): Features 12 matches played over 2 days. The top 8 teams advance directly to the Grand Finals, while the bottom 8 teams drop to the Losers Bracket.
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Losers Bracket (August 15th – 16th, 2023): Features 12 matches played over 2 days. The top 8 teams secure a spot in the Grand Finals, while the bottom 8 teams are eliminated.
Grand Finals
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Consists of 18 matches.
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The team at the top of the standings at the end of the Grand Finals will be crowned the PGS2 Champion.