Stage 1 Playoffs
The world's most prestigious Overwatch 2 tournament.
Tier
—
Dates
Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
Location
Online
Organizer
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Event Type
Online
Schedule & Next Matches
AUG 16, 2024 - PLAYOFFS - QUARTERFINALS
AUG 17, 2024 - PLAYOFFS - SEMIFINALS
AUG 18, 2024 - PLAYOFFS - GRAND FINAL
All times in CEST
Tournament Bracket
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Grand Final
Tournament Format
24 Teams
2 invited directly, 6 from regional rankings, and 16 advancing through qualifiers.
Double Elimination
All matches are Best of 3 (Bo3). The Grand Final is a Best of 5 (Bo5) showdown.
LAN Event
Played on LAN in front of a live audience in Cologne, Germany.
Team Standings / Group Stage
| # | Team | M | W-L | MAP +/- | R DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | 5-0 | +8 | +42 | 15 | |
2 | 5 | 4-1 | +5 | +24 | 12 | |
3 | 5 | 3-2 | +1 | +5 | 9 | |
4 | 5 | 2-3 | -2 | -12 | 6 | |
5 | 5 | 1-4 | -5 | -25 | 3 | |
6 | 5 | 0-5 | -7 | -34 | 0 |
Tournament Stats
Top Player By Rating
m0NESY
1.34 Rating
Most Played Map
Mirage
18 times played
Total Teams
24
From 6 regions
Maps Played
86
Across 34 matches
Matches Played
34
Total series
Total Rounds
1,842
Played so far
About Stage 1 Playoffs Esports Tournament
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