that a team made it to the Grand Final from Lower Round 1 at an S-Tier Global Event (in an 8-team double-elim playoffs bracket):
- FPX Copenhagen 2022 (1st): beat GUILD, DRX, FNC, OPTC, PRX
- FNC Toronto 2025 (2nd): beat RRQ, SEN, G2, WOL
- LEV London 2026 (1st or 2nd): beat TH, XLG, VIT, EDG



