Don't miss the start of RLCS 2021-22 - Winter in the remaining four regions
/Already today, January 21, RLCS 2021-22 - Winter will start in the remaining regions, namely in Europe, South Africa, South America and the northern part of the Pacific coast. In this regard, we offer you to get acquainted with the formats of holding regional events, as well as get acquainted with the participants of RLCS 2021-22 - Winter in each region.
RLCS 2021-22 - Winter: Europe Regional Event 1
The European Championship will be held online from 21 to 23 January. Here, sixteen teams will compete for a prize pool of $100,000. Participants will start their journey from the group stage, which will be played in a round robin format. The winners of each quartet will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while the teams that finish 2nd and 3rd in their groups will advance to the lower bracket. At the same time, the teams that have become the last in their quartets will leave the championship.
Prize pool distribution:
- 1st place: $30,000.
- 2nd place: $20,000.
- 3rd place: $10,000
- 4th place: $8,000
- 5th-6th place: $6,000.
- 7th-8th place: $4,000.
- 9th-12th place: $2,000
- 13th-16th place: $1,000.
Group A:
- 00 Nation DNB.
- Luminosity Gaming.
- Team BDS.
- Team Singularity.
Group B:
- Dignitas.
- Misfits Gaming.
- Rix.G.G.
- Team Queso.
Group C:
- Evil Geniuses.
- Kuxir's Minions.
- SMPR Esports.
- Williams Resolve.
Group D:
- Endpoint CeX.
- Karmine Corp.
- Natus Vincere.
- Team vitality.
All matches of the group stage, as well as the first and second rounds of the lower bracket, will be held in the BO5 format. At the same time, all remaining matches, including the grand final, will be held in the BO7 format.
RLCS 2021-22 - Winter: Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Event 1
The championship in South Africa will be held online from 21 to 23 January. Sixteen teams will compete for a prize pool of $15,000. Participants will start their journey from the group stage, which will be played in a round robin format. The winners of each quartet will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while the teams that finish 2nd and 3rd in their groups will advance to the lower bracket. At the same time, the teams that have become the last in their quartets will leave the championship.
Prize pool distribution:
- 1st place: $4,500.
- 2nd place: $3,000
- 3rd place: $1,800
- 4th place: $1,500
- 5th-6th place: $1,200.
- 7th-8th place: $900.
Group A:
- Orlando Pirates Exdee.
- Royal Esports.
- Barney and his Dinosaurs.
- Out of Retirement.
Group B:
- ATC.
- Evolved Gaming.
- Lost Legion Giants.
- OFA.
Group C:
- Bravado Gaming.
- PWB.
- Anarchy Gaming.
- Meraki Gaming.
Group D:
- AIPX Gaming.
- DNMK Esports.
- Team Espionage.
- unity.
All matches of the group stage, as well as the first and second rounds of the lower bracket, will be held in the BO5 format. At the same time, all remaining matches, including the grand final, will be held in the BO7 format.
RLCS 2021-22 - Winter: Asia-Pacific North Regional Event 1
The North Pacific Coast event will also take place online from January 21-23. Here, sixteen teams will compete for a prize pool of $15,000. The format of the championship in this region is similar to the rules for holding the RLCS 2021-22 - Winter in other regions.
Prize pool distribution:
- 1st place: $4,500.
- 2nd place: $3,000
- 3rd place: $1,800
- 4th place: $1,500
- 5th-6th place: $1,200.
- 7th-8th place: $900.
Group A:
- BLAST.
- Tokyo Verdy Esports.
- Aloha.
- Grace Blaze Refine.
Group B:
- DeToNator.
- Team Inherits.
- gokkies.
- MOTI MOTI GAMING.
Group C:
- Sylphide.
- SHIROGANE.
- Nimmt55.
- Method2 Madness.
Group D:
- Hilltop Picnic.
- Xayfhers.
- Aqua.
- True Parrots.
The match format is also similar to the previous regions.
RLCS 2021-22 - Winter: South America Regional Event 1
The tournament in South America will take place from 21 to 23 January online. Sixteen local teams will compete for a $30,000 prize pool. The format of the championship in South America is similar to the rules for holding the RLCS 2021-22 - Winter in other regions.
Prize pool distribution:
- 1st place: $9,000.
- 2nd place: $6,000
- 3rd place: $3,600
- 4th place: $3,000
- 5th-6th place: $2,400
- 7th-8th place: $1,800.
Group A:
- FURIA Esports.
- KRU Esports.
- Leviatan.
- Los Malvekes.
Group B:
- Dream Conspiracy.
- eRa Eternity.
- Guidance Gaming.
- Vipers eSports.
Group C:
- Novus Aevi.
- true neutral.
- Vegas Inferno.
- WiFi.
Group D:
- Chromax.
- end game.
- LeaveNoWitness.
- Noble esports.
The format of the fights is similar to the previous regions.