The ESL Premiership is the UK & Ireland qualifier for the European Cup which has replaced the European Challenger as of this season.

The Premiership is played online and features eight teams in a two stage tournament starting with groups and ending with playoffs.

Tournament Format

Group Stage

Two groups of four with best-of-one matches in a round robin format.

Playoffs

Single elimination bracket with best-of-three series leading up to the final, which is a best-of-five.