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EPICENTER has just announced the groups for its upcoming $500,000 event in Moscow.

The groups have just been announced for the upcoming EPICENTER: Moscow, which will take place October 17th-23rd with $500,000 up for grabs. The eight competing teams, Dignitas and Hellraisers having qualified previously and the other six being invited, will be divided as follows:
 

Group A:Group B: G2 Esports Virtus.pro Ninjas in Pyjamas SK Gaming Natus Vincere fnatic Team Dignitas Hellraisers


The groups will play out in a best-of-two round-robin format. The top team from each group will advance directly to the semi-finals, while the second and third place teams will head to the quarterfinals. The week-long tournament will begin on Monday, with three days of group stages, each team playing one match per day. After the groups have concluded there will be a two day break before the playoffs begin, with the quarterfinals taking place Saturday, and the semi-finals and grand final being held on Sunday. The playoffs will be held in the VTB Ice Hall arena.

Here is the schedule for the competition:
 

  • October 17th - Group Stage Day 1
  • October 18th - Group Stage Day 2
  • October 19th - Group Stage Day 3
  • October 22nd - Quarterfinals
  • October 23rd - Semi-finals & Grand Final