After four days of intense qualifiers in September, four outstanding teams successfully secured their spots, joining the four eagerly awaiting squads for the upcoming Group Stage! Commencing on October 16th, we will witness the clash of eight formidable teams:
Shock-13 and TSA Gaming earned their passes in the previous Split, securing third and fourth positions, respectively.
The organizational prowess extends to BCN Pro Team and Olimpo Squad, as they received well-deserved invitations.
The Blue Split will unfold in two thrilling stages:
Group Stage: In this stage, the eight teams will face against each other once. The top 6 teams will advance to the Playoffs.
Playoffs: The six best-performing teams from the Group Stage will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Series Gold (Grand Finals).
Format
Each match in the National Series features a unique format, played in three sets:
1st Set: 3 vs. 3 Best of 1 Duels.
2nd Set: 1 vs. 1 Best of 3, with a ban for both teams.
3rd Set: 1 vs. 1 Best of 3 Duels.
The Finals of this Split will have an extended format with five sets:
1st Set: 1 vs. 1 Best of 3 Global Ban.
2nd Set: 1 vs. 1 Best of 3 Draft Duels.
3rd Set: 3 vs. 3 Reverse KOTH.
4th Set: 1 vs. 1 Best of 3 Global Ban.
5th Set: 1 vs. 1 Best of 3 Draft Duels.
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Where to Watch
The Group Stage is scheduled to run from October 16th to November 28th, with matches taking place on Mondays and Tuesdays at 19:00 UTC. As for the Playoffs, they are set for December 8th to 10th, also at 19:00 UTC, and can be viewed on the National League Twitch Channel.
The broadcasts will feature an exceptional team of casters, including JuanTrick, Roys DEL, Sofía Waseo, Kevincito, Tucansito, Pabels2104, and Allan Franzotti, ensuring an exciting viewing experience!
National League ScheduleBlue Split Calendar:
Qualifiers: September 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th, 2023
Group stage: October 16th to November 28th, 2023
Playoffs: December 8th to 10th, 2023
National Series Gold Calendar:
Semifinals: January 13, 2024
3rd / 4th place and final: January 14, 2024
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