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Phase 4: Playoffs

8 Team Double Elimination
BO3 matches + BO5 for Lower Finals and Grand Finals

Top 4 qualify for Challengers EMEA where they can gather points for Ascension EMEA.

Nobody is automatically qualified for playoffs, they always to prove themselves first in the Upper Swiss

Phase 3: Upper Swiss

BO1 until Elimination or Advancement which is BO3

Top 8 go to playoffs and secure a slot in the Upper Swiss for next split

Bottom 8 end their split and go back down to Lower Swiss next Split to face the 4 North Qualifier teams and 4 East Qualifier teams

Phase 2: Lower Swiss

BO1 until Elimination or Advancement which is BO3

Top 8 go up and continue their split
Bottom 8 go down and end their split

Phase 1:

North & East have seperate qualifiers due to both regions having a Premier server each

North Qualifier:
6 Premier Teams
6 National League Teams
4+ bottom North Teams

East Qualifier:
12 Premier Teams
4+ bottom East Teams

4 Qualify for the next Phase of the Split, rest go back to Premier

We're testing a new format for @valorantnortheast.bsky.social 2025 called The Mountain🧵

The format is inspired by the CS Major format and the goal is to ensure a competitive environment where all matches count

Would love to get some feedback on this format from people!

Long read prepare yourself

Made a temporary account for Challengers NORTH//EAST on BlueSky

@valorantnortheast.bsky.social

Please follow it thank you!!!!! <33333

Rob S'more

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