Riot Games have announced details for the First Strike series in Brazil, with the main event taking place from December 3 to 6.

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Four preliminary open qualifiers will take place, each with the following format:

  • Single-elimination, 512 team bracket
  • Top 8 advance to main qualifier
  • Bo1 matches until Bo3 qualifying round (Ro16)

These 32 teams will then compete in a final qualifier through which a final eight will advance to the main event. All matches in this final qualifier are Bo3.

The format of the main event will be single-elimination Bo3 with the exception of a Bo5 grand finals (no map advantage).

The full schedule is:

  • Open Qualifiers:
    • Open Qualifier #1: October 17 to 18
    • Open Qualifier #2: October 24 to 25
    • Open Qualifier #3: October 31 to November 1
    • Open Qualifier #4: November 7 to 8
  • Final Qualifier:
    • November 14 to 15
  • Main Event:
    • Quarterfinals Day 1: December 3
    • Quarterfinals Day 2: December 4
    • Semi-finals: December 5
    • Grand Finals: December 6

Brazil is the second region to announce their First Strike schedule after Korea, which is currently undergoing Clan Battle Act 2 qualifiers.

The most recent Riot-sponsored event in Brazil was the Gamers Club Ultimate II in the Ignition Series, which was won by NOORG 2.0.

Registration for the First Strike Brazil opens on October 12.