Esports Glossary
Playoffs
The knockout or elimination phase of a tournament where the top qualifiers from the group stage or seeding compete in head-to-head matches, with the losers eliminated until a champion is crowned.
Related Terms
Group Stage
A preliminary phase in which participants are divided into smaller groups and play against every other team in their group.
Bracket
A visual diagram that maps out all matches in a tournament, showing how participants progress from round to round until a winner is determined.
Grand Final
The concluding match of a tournament between the last two remaining competitors, determining the overall champion.
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