Two teams are invited directly to playoffs, six teams in group stage and three open qualifier teams. Phase 1 will be played in BO2 round robin format where the top two teams will qualify in the group stage. Phase 2 is two BO3 GSL groups, the 1st placers will proceed to the upper bracket while 2nd placers proceed to the lower-bracket. Bottom teams will be eliminated. Playoffs is a BO3 double elimination format.