These are the teams set for 2021 European Masters Spring

The European Masters returns for its 2021 Spring edition, bringing together elite squads from across Europe’s competitive landscape. This premier tournament serves as the ultimate proving ground for rising stars and established organizations alike.

Regional competitions throughout Europe have been building momentum for months, culminating in this prestigious championship event. The competition level consistently reaches impressive heights, providing a platform for emerging talents to demonstrate their skills on a major stage. During the recent LEC season, multiple rookie players were recruited directly from ERL teams, creating opportunities for fresh faces to emerge as standout performers.

2021 Spring
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— European Masters (@EUMasters)
March 24, 2021

As the tournament approaches, understanding the complete competitive landscape becomes essential for fans and analysts.

Twenty-eight organizations earned their place in the 2021 EU Masters Spring, with sixteen commencing their journey in the preliminary play-in phase. The tournament structure mirrors the intensity of World Championship events, allowing underdog teams to create memorable underdog narratives through the early stages.

Beyond the play-in participants, twelve squads secured direct qualification to the main competition bracket. These include the leading two teams from Europe’s four primary regional circuits, plus the champion from secondary leagues including Nordic, Italian, Balkan, Greek, and Cypriot competitions.

Here’s the comprehensive lineup of competing organizations and their respective regional affiliations.

Direct Main Event Qualification:

• BIG (Prime League)
• Mousesports (Prime League)
• Karmine Corp (LFL)
• Misfits Premier (LFL)
• UCAM Esports Club (LVP)
• Cream Real Betis (LVP)
• AGO ROGUE (Ultraliga)
• K1CK (Ultraliga)
• BT Excel (NLC)
• Macko Esports (PG Nationals)
• SAIM SE SuppUp (EBL)
• Anorthosis Famagusta Esports (GLL)

Play-In Stage Participants:

• FC Schalke 04 Evolution (Prime League)
• G2 Arctic (LVP)
• Vitality.Bee (LFL)
• Illuminar Gaming (Ultraliga)
• Fnatic Rising (NLC)
• Mkers (PG Nationals)
• Z10 ESHARK (EBL)
• Gamespace MCE (GLL)
• KV Mechelen Esports (Belgian League)
• PSV Esports (Dutch League)
• eSuba (Hitpoint Masters)
• SINNERS Esports (Hitpoint Masters)
• White Dragons (LPLOL)
• For The Win Esports (LPLOL)
• Goskilla (Baltic Masters)
• Method2Madness (Baltic Masters)

The play-in stage groups have been determined, with several appearing exceptionally competitive. Groups C and D stand out as particularly stacked, featuring established organizations from Europe’s most developed competitive scenes. Group C showcases Vitality.Bee versus Fnatic Rising in a compelling showdown between two LEC academy programs.

The 2021 Spring
#EUMasters
Play-Ins Groups!
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— European Masters (@EUMasters)
March 25, 2021

The EU Masters competition framework closely resembles the World Championship structure, requiring certain teams to navigate preliminary rounds before accessing the primary competition. With twelve organizations securing direct main event placement, sixteen contenders will compete for the final four available positions.

With only four slots available, the play-in stage promises fierce competition. This preliminary phase consists of four groups containing four teams each, with the leading two advancing to knockout rounds following double round-robin best-of-one matches. The knockout segment features four separate best-of-three series, with victors progressing further in the championship.

Upon reaching the main event, teams encounter a comparable structure with four seeded groups. No single group may contain multiple representatives from identical regions, ensuring diverse international matchups for spectators. Group stage matches utilize best-of-one format with double round-robin scheduling. Once more, the top two teams from each group advance to elimination rounds.

The tournament’s concluding elimination phase sees the eight strongest teams competing for the championship trophy. This single-elimination bracket employs best-of-three matches throughout, culminating in an explosive best-of-five grand finals showdown.

The championship victor claims €40,000 in prize money alongside significant competitive prestige.

The 2021 EU Masters Spring commences March 29 with play-in stage action. This preliminary phase spans just four days, delivering concentrated competitive action. Following play-in conclusion on April 1, the tournament pauses briefly before initiating main event competition. The primary event begins April 14 and continues through May 2, when the championship final takes place.

Opening day on March 29 features an impressive twenty-four scheduled matches.

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