Tournament Format Update for StarSeries 19

The StarSeries 19 tournament format has been adjusted to minimize scheduling conflicts with other CS2 tournaments, streamline operations, and ensure a high level of competition at the Playoffs stage.

The previously planned NA, SA, and EU qualifiers, as well as the LAN Group Stage, have been replaced with a single, closed European Online Qualifier.

This qualifier will take place from August 13–17, featuring 16 European teams based on the EU VRS ranking and following the same qualification format originally planned for LAN Group Stage.
The Main Stage (LAN Playoffs) remains unchanged and will take place from September 18–21, following a Double Elimination format. It will feature:

• • 4 invited teams based on the Global VRS ranking
• • 4 teams advancing from the EU Online Qualifier

We thank the community for its understanding and continued support.