The teams have been seeded for the IEM Rio 2024 playoff bracket as the event moves to the latter stage of the competition. Thus, the Virtus.pro and MOUZ teams earned the last two places in the elimination round on Wednesday concluding the group stage, which took place at the Farmasi Arena.
Quarter-Finals Lineup
The quarterfinals start on Friday with two exciting games. The first quarter-final match will be Virtus.pro against Natus Vincere, a match which will likely be a fierce one. After this, Vitality will face MOUZ, which will be a rematch of the ESL Pro League Season 19 grand finale and is one of only two times the teams have played each other in 2021.
Semi-Finals Await
HEROIC and FURIA Heroic Stun Vitality to to Reach IEM Rio Semi-finals directly as the teams were impressive in the group stage. HEROIC will be pitched against the team that will emerge the winner in the Virtus.pro vs. Natus Vincere match, FURIA will wait for the winner of the Vitality vs. MOUZ match. These matches are scheduled for Saturday, which will give the weekend a much more interesting prospect.
Full Playoff Schedule
- 11/10/2024: Virtus.pro and Natus Vincere are scheduled to clash at 17:00.
- 11/10/2024: Vitality vs. MOUZ at 20:15
- 12/10/2024: HEROIC vs Virtus.pro/NAVI winner at 5 PM
- 12/10/2024: The winner of FURIA and Vitality/MOUZ match will take place at 20:15.
- 13/10/2024: Grand Final at 19:00
In the playoff’s preparation, the teams together with fans will be treated to a series of matches which will feature some of the best talents in the esports space. The IEM Rio 2024 will be an unforgettable event since each team will fight for the championship and the corresponding title.
