First Stand overview
The top team from each region's Split 1 come together for the first of three international events. The winning region will get a bye directly into the bracket stage of MSI.
1st Place
Earns a bye directly into the bracket stage of MSI
Event Phases
The top team from each region's Split 1 participate in First Stand. All matches for First Stand are played with the Fearless Draft mode.
Phase 1
The first round will be a single best of 3 round robin, where each team will play each other a single time. The top four teams from this Phase will advance to Phase 2.
Phase 2
The second round will be a best of 5 single elimination bracket. The region that wins First Stand will receive an additional bye into MSI's bracket stage.
Qualifying Teams
The following teams have qualified
- TL
- KC
- HLE
- TES
- CFO
