Circuit Structure
Three Tiers. One MAJOR
Promotion and demotion applies across all circuits. Strong performance at any level is a real path upward.
Tier 1
Tier 1
Up to 350 players compete for 25 spots in the MAJOR. Auto-qualified players from prior leaderboard performance do not count toward this cap.
- Up to 350 players by peak rank
- Top 32 from the Set 16 Tier 1 leaderboard auto-qualify and do not count toward the cap
- Top 16 from the Set 16 Tier 2 circuit auto-qualify into Tier 1 and also do not count toward the cap
- Worlds attendees and TPC pros from the past 2 sets are auto-qualified but must still sign up
- Top 25 advance to the MAJOR
Tier 2
Tier 2
The next 400 players run the same ladder format. Players who earn enough BLP to cross the promotion threshold will start Set 18 in Tier 1.
- Next 400 players by peak rank
- Same ladder format as Tier 1
- No separate prize pool
- Reach the promotion threshold this set, start Tier 1 next set
Open
Open
Open to Masters-ranked players and above. Players who earn enough BLP to cross the promotion threshold will start Set 18 in Tier 2.
- Masters rank or above required
- Available starting Set 17
- Reach the promotion threshold this set, start Tier 2 next set
- Participation may be capped based on infrastructure if sign-ups exceed capacity, with spots awarded top-down by peak rank
All circuits compete simultaneously during the ladder phase. Leaderboards for all three tiers are live on mentr.gg throughout the event.
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