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

The event, which took place from 20.07.2026 to 25.07.2026, 12 teams competed for victory in the tournament. Location: Europe and EEU

 

Participants:

• 12 invited teams in the Play-In stage.

Play-In:

• 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 I.

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).