Draft Show Dynamics: Strategic Selections Set the Tournament Stage

This evening’s event brings exciting developments for competitive teams as they gather to shape the early confrontations of a major tournament. Fans and participants alike are eagerly awaiting the unfolding of "tactical choices that set the stage for" an intense main event.

The Draft Show for the upcoming tournament is set to take place today (July 29) at 19:00 BST/20:00 CEST. This press event will determine the initial matchups by positioning the eight teams that advanced from the Closed Qualifier into a single-elimination bracket, where every matchup carries the weight of a final opportunity.

The draft system allows teams with lower assigned values the unique advantage of choosing their opponents. These values are calculated based on international rankings and the teams’ latest performances, which is why one of the top-ranked teams carries a notable value of $70,000. Essentially, if a team manages to surpass this highly regarded squad, they claim the other team’s associated bounty value.

While the final seeding will be established a few hours from now during the Draft Show, current valuation insights indicate that several high-profile teams will not encounter one another until at least the semifinals. The teams with elevated standings include one top-ranked squad, along with others like Mouz, The MongolZ, and Astralis, which have been safeguarded by the selection process.

The order in which teams select their opponents is predetermined. The sequence is as follows:

• PaiN Gaming will choose first.
• FaZe Clan follows the selection.
• 3D Max will pick next.
• Team Liquid will be assigned whichever option remains.