Cloud9 was voted in as a North American representative. Team Dignitas replaced Team Liquid, who declined their invitation. Fnatic and h2k were voted in as the European representatives. QG Repears replaced EDward Gaming, who declined their invitation. Ever were invited by winning the 2015 KeSPA Cup. Single elimination tournament bracket with Fnatic and Ever securing byes. Matches are a best of 3 series until the grand final which becomes a best of 5 series. Winner gets invited to IEM Katowice.