Shanghai will see fewer European groups in motion because the continent misplaced Shanghai Main spots to Asia and Americas
The PGL Copenhagen Main‘s Opening Stage outcomes have shaken up the regional slot distribution of the Shanghai Main! Asia and Americas secured extra Shanghai Main spots in comparison with Copenhagen, whereas Europe will see a lower of their illustration on the second Main of 2024, which is about to happen in December.
How Shanghai Main Spots Distribution Work
Valve’s Main rulebook, underneath the “Regional Illustration” part, dictates what number of groups every area can ship to the following Main based mostly on their efficiency on the earlier one. Each group that climbs to the top-16 (Legends Stage) secures an extra slot for his or her area on high of the default “Contender” spots (3 for Americas/Europe, 2 for Asia).
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TheMongolz’s stellar run to the Elimination Stage (previously high 16) on the Copenhagen Main has secured Asia a whopping three spots on the upcoming Shanghai Main! This marks probably the most Asian representatives for the reason that legendary StarLadder Main Berlin in 2019.
Complexity, paiN, Imperial, and FURIA’s robust exhibiting on the PGL Copenhagen Main has secured a record-breaking seven spots for the Americas on the upcoming Excellent World Shanghai Main! This marks probably the most representatives the area has ever despatched to the Main’s important stage, surpassing the earlier excessive set in 2018 and tying the general document together with previous Major Qualifiers (MLG Columbus and ESL One Cologne 2016).
Shanghai main
3 spots for Asia
7 spots for America’s
14 spots for EU— Chad Burchill (@SPUNJ) March 20, 2024
The rise of Asia and Americas comes at a price for Europe. With 14 groups on the Shanghai Main, they will see a lower of three slots in comparison with Copenhagen. This marks their smallest Main presence since IEM Katowice 2019. Groups that qualify for the Playoffs will deliver a direct Shanghai Main Elimination Stage invite to their respective areas.
The slot distributions can change, nevertheless, due to roster shuffles. If the MongolZ, for instance, undergo a squad overhaul and builds a Europe-majority lineup, their Shanghai Main spot will likely be thought of a European slot, moderately than an Asian one.