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RLCS 2025 - Raleigh Major: MENA Open 6

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The RLCS 2025 - Raleigh Major: MENA Open 6 is the sixth and final stop in the second phase (Split 2) of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region competition. This tournament specifically served as the "deciding match" and the ultimate final opportunity, as it determined the official and final qualification slots to represent the region in the second major tournament in Raleigh, USA.

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Format

🎮 Tournament Format & Schedule

1. The Open Qualifier (Double Elimination) — May 16th, 2025

  • Format: A comprehensive Double Elimination Bracket giving teams a crucial safety net to bounce back if they drop a series.

  • Match Rules:

    • Early rounds feature fast-paced Best-of-3 (Bo3) series.

    • Once the bracket narrows down to the Top 192 teams, the format scales up entirely to high-stakes Best-of-5 (Bo5) series.

  • Progression: The Top 24 teams successfully survive the bracket to secure their spot in the next stage.

2. The Swiss Stage — May 17th, 2025

  • Format: The field expands to 32 teams split evenly into 2 separate groups. Each group runs a classic 16-Team Swiss System Format.

  • Match Rules: A rigorous test of consistency where every single match is played as a Best-of-5 (Bo5) series.

  • Progression: The Top 8 teams per group (16 teams in total) successfully navigate the Swiss field to advance.

3. The Group Stage — May 22nd, 2025

  • Format: The 16 surviving teams are divided into 2 GSL-style groups consisting of 8 teams each.

  • Match Rules: Intense tactical gameplay where all matches are strictly played as Best-of-5 (Bo5) series.

  • Progression: The Top 4 teams from each group (8 teams in total) punch their tickets to the final arena.

4. The Playoffs — May 23rd – 24th, 2025

  • Format: A dynamic AFL Final Eight system that heavily rewards Group Stage performance:

    • Upper Seeding Advantage: The Top 4 teams from the Group Stage earn a two-chance buffer before reaching the Final Four.

    • Lower Seeding Pressure: Teams finishing 5th–8th start directly in elimination mode with only one chance to survive.

  • Match Rules: The ultimate championship gauntlet—all playoff matches are grueling Best-of-7 (Bo7) series.