Intel Extreme Masters is returning to Sydney in 2018 for it's thirteenth iteration. Sixteen of the best teams in the world will be make their way to the epic three-day event to compete for a shot at a $ 250,000 prize pool. The event is part of the Intel Grand Slam Season 1.

Tournament Format

Group stage: Two double elimination GSL-style groups with eight teams each. The initial round of matches are Best-of-One, and the remaining matches are Best-of-Three. The top three teams from each group advance to the playoffs with the group winners seeded directly into the semifinals of the playoffs bracket and the runners-up seeded into the quarterfinals.

Playoffs: Single elimination bracket. Quarter- and Semifinals are Best-of-Three and the Grand Final is Best-of-Five.