Three teams have lost their chances to compete for a spot at the Esports World Cup 2025, while Wildcard have seized the last ticket to the playoffs. The climax of the group stage at the North America League 2025 – Stage 1 was intense: the fate of the final participant was decided by literally a single point.

How Teams Reached the Decisive Day

It was on the seventh day of play that almost all the playoff participants were determined. By the end of the seventh day, it was known that DarkZero, Shopify Rebellion, M80, Spacestation Gaming, and Oxygen Esports had secured their playoff spots based on points earned. The last slot was contested by Wildcard, Cloud9, and LFO. Meanwhile, Team Cruelty and ENVY were already guaranteed no chance of making it to the playoffs.

The group stage concluded with the determination of teams advancing to the playoffs. Shopify Rebellion and DarkZero claimed the top spots and advanced directly to the semifinals. In the quarterfinals, M80, Wildcard, Spacestation Gaming, and Oxygen Esports will compete.

The North America League 2025 - Stage 1 runs from June 13 to July 25, with a prize pool of $146,130 and 4 spots for the Esports World Cup 2025. You can follow the news, schedule, and tournament progress in more detail via this link.