The group stage of ESL Pro League Season 21 is over, and the eight strongest teams have been determined, which will continue to fight for the championship and the main prize of $100,000. The playoffs of the tournament will be held in Stockholm in the Single-Elimination format, where each defeat means elimination. Quarterfinals and semifinals will be played in BO3, while the grand final will be held in BO5.

Teams that reached the playoffs

Vitality, NAVI, TheMongolZ, Liquid, MOUZ, G2, Eternal Fire, and Team Spirit made it to the final stage. Some of them confidently passed the group, while others snatched a ticket in the last matches. The most unexpected participants of this stage were Eternal Fire, who managed to come back after a bad start, and TheMongolZ, who once again proved their strength in the international arena.

Among the main favorites are Vitality and Spirit, who dominated the group stage, and NAVI, who are striving to return to the status of a top team. At the same time, G2 and MOUZ look quite stable, and Liquid can become a hidden contender for the title.

Quarterfinal matches

The draw determined the following pairs:

• Vitality vs.
• NAVI vs TheMongolZ
• MOUZ vs G2 Esports
• Eternal Fire vs Team Spirit

The first match will be a test for Liquid, who will meet the leader of their group - Vitality. NAVI and TheMongolZ will play each other in a battle of experience and unpredictability. Next, we will see a duel between MOUZ and G2, as well as a meeting between Eternal Fire and Team Spirit, where the Turks will try to continue their path to sensation.

ESL Pro League Season 21 prize pool:

• 1st place - $100,000
• 2nd place - $50,000
• 3-4 places - $25,000
• 5-8 places - $18,000

The final part of ESL Pro League Season 21 starts on March 13 and will last until March 16. The most exciting matches are waiting for us, where the best teams in the world will compete for the trophy and a place among the champions.