After the conclusion of the group stage of the IEM Rio 2026, all playoff participants and the complete bracket for the decisive part of the tournament have been revealed. Teams move into the single elimination stage, where each loss means elimination.
Quarterfinals
On Friday, April 17, two quarterfinal matches will take place:
- 6:00 PM — Team Spirit vs MOUZ
- 9:15 PM — Vitality vs Natus Vincere
These matches will determine who will join the teams that have already secured a spot in the semifinals.
Semifinals
On Saturday, April 18, the semifinals will begin:
- 6:00 PM — Falcons vs TBD
- 9:15 PM — FURIA vs TBD
Falcons and FURIA advanced directly to this stage by winning their groups.
Final Day
On Sunday, April 19, the tournament champion will be determined:
- 4:30 PM — Third place match (BO3)
- 8:00 PM — Grand Final (BO5)
In the final, teams will play a best-of-five series to determine the strongest team in the tournament.
The playoffs of IEM Rio 2026 promise to be extremely intense. Even at the quarterfinal stage, we can expect top-tier matchups, with favorites like Falcons and FURIA waiting for their opponents in the semifinals.
Ahead are the decisive matches that will crown the champion of one of the most prestigious tournaments of the season.
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