Due to a conflict of scheduling with WESG Philippines, TNC Predator have withdrawn from ESL One Hamburg 2018.
Just over one week ago, TNC Predator ran through the ESL One Hamburg 2018 SEA qualifiers with an undefeated streak to claim the sole spot for the main. Despite a strong showing and fantastic performance, the team has decided to withdraw from the event that is scheduled to take place in just two weeks.
According to the organization, the main event for ESL One Hamburg 2018 conflicts with the WESG Philippine Finals and the team has placed a priority on representing their country at the event instead.
ESL are in the process of finalizing a replacement team for the event and expect to announce it in the near future.
ESL One Hamburg 2018 Info:
ESL One Hamburg 2018 will have an expanded format featuring round robin groups and double elimination playoff brackets.
- Date: Oct 23th - Oct 28th
- Participating teams: 12 teams
- 8 invited
- ??????Virtus.pro, Evil Geniuses, Team Secret, Mineski, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Forward Gaming, paiN Gaming and Vici Gaming
- 4 qualified
- TBD, Team Aster, Alliance, compLexity Gaming
Group-stage Format:
- Teams will be divided into two groups
- Round robin two-game series
- Top two teams each group will advance to playoffs Upper-Bracket
- Bottom two teams each group will advance to playoffs Lower-Bracket
Main event format:
- Double elimination bracket
- All matches are 'Bo3'
- Grand-final match will be 'Bo5'
