SEA — Silica Esports Arena

Team Signups, Team Store Creation & ProStatus Build Period — Teams begin forming, registering, selecting sponsor tracks, creating team stores, launching co-branded merchandise, producing content, building fan communities, driving sales, and increasing ProStatus. This period runs from the opening of team signups through the Stadium Finals, allowing teams to build momentum before qualifying begins and continue earning status, visibility, sponsorship consideration, and wildcard strength throughout the tournament.

Round of 64 / Global Qualifying Phase — 64 global qualifying sessions across 650 linked venues. Each team has one Team Leader physically present at an approved venue, with four remote teammates connected online. Teams may enter up to 32 qualifying sessions. The top 50% advance.

Advancement Review & Seeding Window — SEA confirms scores, ProStatus activity, wildcard positions, sponsor-track performance, city rankings, and Round of 32 seeding.

Round of 32 — Surviving 32 Opens — Advancing teams enter the next global competition window.

Round of 16 — Breakaway 16 — The field narrows again through city-based competition, with advancement based on points, ProStatus review, sponsor-track performance, and wildcard rules.

Round of 8 — Ultimate 8 — The remaining teams compete for placement into the final pre-travel round.

Round of 4 — Fortunate 4 / Quarterfinals — The final four advancing teams qualify for the host-city championship phase.