On September 28, the Icon League kicks off Season 3. The final format has changed. Unlike in Season 2, the top eight teams no longer face each other in the quarterfinals and play in the regular tourna...
On September 28, the Icon League kicks off Season 3. The final format has changed. Unlike in Season 2, the top eight teams no longer face each other in the quarterfinals and play in the regular tournament mode. This season, it's a bit more complicated. But don't worry, we'll explain it to you.
The top eight teams of the regular season make it to the Play-Ins. Things get serious right away: 1st place faces 4th place, 2nd place faces 3rd place, 5th place faces 8th place, and 6th place faces 7th place. The top teams have a clear advantage: whoever wins Game 1 or Game 2 goes directly to the semifinals. However, losing doesn't mean they're out, as they get a second chance in a sort of quarterfinal. It's tougher for the teams in 5th to 8th place. If they lose, they're immediately eliminated – only the winners can advance to the quarterfinals.
In the quarterfinals, it's all or nothing. Here, the losers of the top duels play against the winners from the lower positions. The winners secure the last two tickets for the semifinals.
There, the winners from Games 1 and 2 are already waiting. Now, four teams are in the semifinals, and from here on, losing is not an option. The two winning teams in the semifinals then face each other in the final and compete for the title.
What do you think of the new format? Write your opinion in the comments!
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