Game Show Global eSports Cup Season 1/CIS

Stage One
 * 16 teams from the open qualifiers are divided into groups of 4.
 * Top 2 teams from each group advance to stage two.

Stage Two
 * 8 teams from stage one compete in a round robin format.
 * Top 2 teams advance to stage three.

Tiebreakers

Stage Three
 * 2 teams from stage two join 6 invited teams and the winner from Game Show Open Season 2.
 * Top 2 teams advance to playoffs.

Playoffs
 * 2 teams from stage three join 4 invited teams.
 * Top 2 teams advance to the studio LAN.