EMEA Masters 2026 Spring: the 16 teams are locked for the Group Stage

The EMEA Masters 2026 Spring Group Stage draw is out. Sixteen teams are split into four groups of four, and the opening matches start June 10. Four of those sixteen earned their spot the hard way, through the Play-In.

How the groups work

Sixteen teams are split into four groups of four, each played in a GSL format: two opening Bo3s, then a winners' match, an elimination match, and a decider. Two teams advance from each group to the Top 8 knockout stage. Two are out.

Who came out of the Play-In

The four Qualification Round matches decided the last seats. Each survivor landed in a different group.

E WIE EINFACH (Prime League #3) beat Olympiacos Alimou — Group 1
Karmine Corp Blue (LFL #3) beat Verdant — Group 2
Partizan Sangal (Hitpoint Masters #1) beat CITA Kaizen — Group 3
Bomba Team (Rift Legends #2) beat Frites EC — Group 4

The opening matches

The Group Stage starts June 10, with both Bo3s of every group played on the first day. Each group sends its top two to the Top 8. Here are the eight opening matchups.