The fifth round of the group stage of the FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 tournament has concluded. As a result, the final participants for the playoffs have been determined: Team Liquid, Talon Esports, and Tundra Esports.

Team Liquid vs Xtreme Gaming

The match between Liquid and Xtreme Gaming ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of Aiden "INsania" Sarkoi's team. The first map lasted 39 minutes and ended with a score of 25:12. Liquid showed control of the game in all stages and left no chance for a comeback by their opponents. On the second map, which lasted only 30 minutes, Liquid closed the match with a crushing score of 29:6. Thus, the team achieved a 3:2 record and secured a playoff spot in the event.

Talon Esports vs AVULUS

Talon claimed victory over AVULUS with a score of 2:1 in a match full of tense moments. The first map ended in an unexpected blowout in favor of AVULUS with a score of 37:12 in 27 minutes. However, Talon managed to adjust and win the next two maps. The second map ended with a score of 54:32, and on the decisive third map, Talon dominated, finishing it with a score of 38:14.

Tundra Esports vs Gaimin Gladiators

The match between Tundra and Gaimin Gladiators was the final test for both teams in the group stage. Tundra secured a victory with a score of 2:0. The first map lasted 26 minutes and ended with a score of 26:8, where Tundra demonstrated superiority in all stages of the game. On the second map, the Gladiators tried to put up a fight but fell short again—28:13 in 32 minutes. This result allowed Tundra to advance to the playoffs, while Gaimin Gladiators ended their tournament run with a 2-3 record.

Group Stage Results

After the fifth round, eight teams have been confirmed to continue competing in the playoffs:

• BetBoom Team
• HEROIC
• PARIVISION
• Team Falcons
• Team Spirit
• Talon Esports
• Team Liquid
• Tundra Esports

The following teams have been eliminated from the tournament:

• AVULUS
• Gaimin Gladiators
• Xtreme Gaiming
• Yakult’s Brothers
• Shopify Rebellion

Playoff Bracket and Match Schedule

The pairs for the first round of the playoffs have also been determined. The upper bracket quarterfinals are scheduled for January 28. The teams will compete in a best-of-3 format.

• Team Spirit vs PARIVISION — 11:00 UTC+1
• HEROIC vs Tundra Esports — 14:30 UTC+1
• BetBoom Team vs Talon Esports — 18:00 UTC+1
• Team Falcons vs Team Liquid — 21:30 UTC+1

FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 is taking place from January 24 to February 2 in Belgrade, Serbia. Sixteen teams are competing for a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can find all the information about the tournament at the link.