The new GSL season will once again last approximately a month with a week-long break between the semi finals and the finals of the Code S. In between the two match dates, GOMtv has scheduled Up & Down matches to be broadcast over four days in the last week of the GSL season. The Up & Down matches will be played from March 14th to March 17th.
Code A and Code S matches will alternate broadcast days with Code A round of 32 matches beginning on February 21st. The next day, February 22nd will see the start of the Code S matches with Groups A and B. This rotation will continue until the end of the third week where all Code A matches will have completed with the Code A finals being held on March 11th.
Groups so far
[NOTE: GG.net had reported on the group drawing process found here. Groups have now been updated] Although an official list of the groups has not be announced yet, the initial press release by GOMtv has these players placed in these groups thus far:
| Complete GSL Groups | ||
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
| IMMvp oGsMC ST_July oGsHyperdub | EGIdrA TSL.Clide oGsZenio ZeNexByun | Liquid'Jinro PoltPrime.WE ST.RainBOw CheckPrime.WE |
| Group D | Group E | Group F |
| oGsNaDa TheBestfOu oGsTOP HongUnPrime.WE | SlayerS_BoxeR IMNesTea oGsEnsnare SanZenith | choyafOu FOXLyn BanbanssuZenith oGsTheWinD |
| Group G | Group H | |
| TSL.Trickster anyproPrime.WE NSP.Genius TSL.FruitDealer | MarineKingPrime.WE KyrixZenith sCfOu oGsInCa | |
New Maps
The press release also announced the addition of new maps to the GSL map pool. Crevasses, Crossfire SE, Terminus, and Tal'Darim Altar will be added to the season. These maps were previously used in the GSTL during the brief pause between GSL seasons. Due to the increase in popularity by fans, GOMtv has decided to add those maps to the new GSL season.
Prizes
The champion of the Code S finals will be awarded 50,000,000 KRW while the runner-up will be awarded 20,000,000 KRW. That is almost $45,000 USD or 33,000€ to first place and $18,000 USD or 13,000€ to second place.
Links
GOMtv.net - Schedule
GOMtv.net - Press Release
GosuGamers.net - Group Drawings
