IEM Rio Major Playoffs: Live score, format, teams and stream

The IEM Rio Major in Brazil has seen thousands of fans gather for the group stage matches. As the world’s best teams marveled at the Brazilian passion and enthusiasm for the game, they were also competing for the final eight slots. The IEM Rio Major playoffs will now determine the CS: GO Major winner – only one will survive. This article is updated regularly with the latest map-wise score.

IEM Rio Major Playoffs Live score

Quarterfinals

DatePTCESTEDTTeam ATeam BMap 1Map 2Map 3Final ScoreNov 10090018001200Cloud9MOUZ0-0Nov 10123021301530OutsidersFnatic0-0Nov 11090018001200FURIANAVI0-0Nov 11123021301530HeroicWinner (Spirit/Liquid)0-0Time and teams will be updated soon

Semifinals

DatePTCESTEDTTeam ATeam BMap 1Map 2Map 3Final ScoreNov 120900180012000-0Nov 121230213015300-0Time and teams will be updated soon

Grand Finals

PTCESTCESTTeam ATeam BMap 1Map 2Map 3Final Score1000190013000-0Time and teams will be updated soon

IEM Rio Major playoffs format

With only eight teams remaining, the IEM Rio Major is now in its final few matches. All eight teams start off in the quarter finals. All matches are best-of-three series and the playoffs feature a single elimination bracket.

Single eliminationAll matches are best-of-three series.

How do teams veto maps at the Major?

The higher-seeded team can decide if they want to be Team A or Team B.

Team A removes a mapThen team B removes a mapTeam A picks a mapand Team B chooses the starting sideTeam B picks a mapthen team A chooses the starting sideTeam B removes a mapTeam A removes a mapRemaining map is the deciderTeam B chooses the starting side

Where to watch IEM Rio Major matches?

The IEM Rio Major matches are broadcast live on Twitch. You can catch the matches on time or tune in an hour earlier to catch the pre-broadcast show. CS: GO viewers can also try to enjoy the GauLes fan fest and the iEM Rio Major showcase match.

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Which are the remaining teams at the IEM Rio Major playoffs?

There are eight remaining teams at the IEM Rio Major playoffs. The 3-0 teams (Cloud9 and FURIA) are the higher seeded teams. Being the higher seeded teams, these two teams will not meet each other until the Grand Finals (if they win all their matches).

The eight teams at IEM Rio Major Champions Stage. The final team is the winner of Team Liquid / Team Spirit. Screengrab via ESL.

The eight teams for the IEM Rio Major playoffs are as follows:

Cloud9 (3-0)FURIA (3-0)Heroic (3-1)Outsiders (3-1)Fnatic (3-1)Natus Vincere (3-2)MOUZ (3-2)Winner of Team Liquid and Spirit (3-2)

IEM Rio Major Prize money distribution

PlaceTeamPrize Money1-TBD-$500,0002-TBD-$170,0003-TBD-$80,0004-TBD-$80,0005-TBD-$45,0006-TBD-$45,0007-TBD-$45,0008-TBD-$45,0009$20,00010BIG$20,00011ENCE$20,00012Sprout$20,00013Team Vitality$20,00014Bad News Eagles$20,00015Ninjas in Pyjamas$20,00016FaZe Clan$20,00017Team GamerLegion$10,00018OG$10,000199z Team$10,00020Grayhound Gaming$10,00021Evil Geniuses$10,00022IHC Esports$10,0002300Nation$10,00024Imperial Esports$10,000

The winners of the IEM Rio Major will receive an invite to the BLAST Premier World Finals 2022 as well as IEM Katowice 2023.

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