Learn all about the upcoming Worlds 2024 Swiss stage, where the top 16 teams will compete for a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Overview of Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage
The Worlds 2024 Swiss stage will feature the top 16 teams in a format where teams play against opponents with similar records. This format allows for more diverse matchups and exciting cross-regional clashes, creating high-stakes action throughout the stage.
Top 16 Teams and Their Pools
- Pool 1: HLE, BLG, G2, FLY
- Pool 2: Gen.G, TES, FNC, TL
- Pool 3: DK, LNG, T1, WBG
- Pool 4: MDK, GAM, PNG, PSG (play-in teams)
The team pools determine the initial matchups for Round 1, with Pool 1 facing Pool 4 and Pool 2 facing Pool 3. No rematches will occur within the Swiss stage.
Round by Round Breakdown of the Swiss Stage
Round 1
In the first round, teams will compete in Bo1 matches against their drawn opponents.
Round 2
In the second round, teams with a 1-0 record will face each other, while the remaining teams play to avoid elimination.
Round 3
Teams with different records will face off in this round, with Bo3 series determining advancement to the knockout stage or elimination from Worlds.
Round 4
Teams continue to compete in Bo3 matches to secure their spot in the knockout stage or face elimination.
Round 5
The final round features teams with 2-2 records battling in Bo3 matches for a chance to advance to the knockout stage.
Swiss Stage Matchups and Schedule
Round 1
- HLE vs PSG – Thursday, October 3, 14:00 CET
- FLY vs GAM – Thursday, October 3, 15:00 CET
- G2 vs PNG – Thursday, October 3, 16:00 CET
- BLG vs MDK – Thursday, October 3, 17:00 CET
- TES vs T1 – Thursday, October 3, 18:00 CET
- TL vs LNG – Thursday, October 3, 19:00 CET
- FNC vs DK – Thursday, October 3, 20:00 CET
- GEN vs WBG – Thursday, October 3, 21:00 CET
Round 2
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 15:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 16:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 17:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 18:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 19:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 20:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 4, 21:00 CET
Round 3
- TBD vs TBD – Saturday, October 5, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Saturday, October 5, 15:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 6, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 6, 15:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 6, 16:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 6, 17:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Monday, October 7, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Monday, October 7, 17:00 CET
Round 4
- TBD vs TBD – Thursday, October 10, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Thursday, October 10, 17:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 11, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Friday, October 11, 17:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Saturday, October 12, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Saturday, October 12, 17:00 CET
Round 5
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 13, 14:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 13, 17:00 CET
- TBD vs TBD – Sunday, October 13, 20:00 CET
