European Qualifications for WCA 2017 are underway, with sixteen teams announced to participate in the main stage of the tournament.
FarmSkins WCA 2017 EU Qualifications are underway with four groups of four teams duking it out this weekend in a bid to advance to the final stage of the tournament. All matches taking place will adhere to the double-elimination format. Following the conclusion of the main stage of the qualifier four teams would emerge victories, paving their way to the main stage where they will face the likes of 
Gambit Esports, 
mousesports and 
Team EnVyUs for two placements at the LAN finals of WCA 2017. Aforementioned LAN finals will be held in China.
Below are the four groups for the European Qualifiers for WCA 2017:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| HellRaisers |  GODSENT |  Team Kinguin | Epsilon Esports |
 Team Singularity | Tricked Esport |  HAVU |  Vega Squadron |
 PENTA Sports |  FlipSid3 Tactics |  Space Soldiers | Team LDLC |
| Passions | AWTR | AVANGAR | AGO |
A grand total of ¥290,000 (~$44,000) is up for grabs at the qualifier and will be distributed as follows:
1st place - ¥174,000 (~$26,000) + slot for the LAN final in China
2nd place - ¥72,500 (~$11,000) + slot for the LAN final in China
3rd place - ¥29,000 (~$4,400)
4th place - ¥14,500 (~$2,000)
