BACKBOARD

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Schedule

32 teams over two days. Eight groups of four play a round robin on Saturday, and the top two from each group go into a 16-team single-elimination bracket on Sunday. Every match is best of one except the grand final, which is best of three.

The tournament runs on Eastern time (EST). Times below are in your time zone, EST.

This schedule is a first draft and may change. Please check back closer to the event for final times.

Day 1 — Group stage

  1. Check-in

    Captains check in by 10:00. Waitlisted teams fill any no-shows.

  2. Group round 1

    16 matches, best of one.

  3. Group round 2

    16 matches, best of one.

  4. Group round 3

    16 matches, best of one.

  5. Playoff bracket

    The top two from each group advance. Bracket published.

Day 2 — Playoffs

  1. Check-in

    The 16 playoff teams check in by 10:00.

  2. Round of 16

    8 matches, best of one.

  3. Quarterfinals

    4 matches, best of one.

  4. Semifinals

    2 matches, best of one.

  5. Grand final

    Best of three for the cup.

  6. Awards

    Prize and guaranteed interviews for the winning roster.