EPL Masters III Play-In is a online tournament, organized by EPL as part of the EPL Masters series.

The event, which will take place from 12.10.2026 to 17.10.2026, 12 teams will compete for victory in the tournament. Location: WEU and EEU

 

Participants:

• 12 invited teams in the Play-In stage.

Play-In - 12.10.2026 - 17.10.2026:

• Single round-robin;
• 2 groups of 6 teams each;
• All matches are Bo3;
• A 2–0 victory earns the winner 3 points;
• A 2–1 victory earns the winner 2 points and the loser 1 point;
• The top four teams from each group advance to the Group Stage of EPL Masters II.

Tiebreakers:

• Two or more teams:
  • Head-to-head record;
  • Neustadtl score;
  • Comparative results against common opponents, from highest-ranked downward;
  • An additional draw (coin toss conducted by the administration).