PGL has confirmed the matchups and schedule for Stage 1 of the Singapore Major. The first round brings 100 Thieves against Chinggis Warriors and FaZe against Wildcard. However, the headliner is Liquid against BC.Game.
Why does this matter? Stage 1 opens the road to the Major, and every team enters with a clear target. Moreover, the draw already offers a mix of well-known names and teams eager to make an impression.
How the Draw Was Made
PGL seeded the games using the November 2 VRS. As a result, the first-round pairings follow the latest ranking update. Fans who want to explore different outcomes can use the simulator to see how the Major could play out.
Stage 1 Format and Start Times
Matches will begin at 05:00 CET, which is 12:00 local time. Day one features sixteen best-of-one matches. In other words, a single map can decide each game, so every round counts from the start. Later, Stage 3 switches to best-of-three matches, as it did at the Cologne Major.
First-Round Schedule
The schedule opens with two matches at 05:00 CET. HEROIC play Imperial, while 9z face Lynn Vision. One hour later, at 06:00 CET, Ninjas in Pyjamas meet M80, and 100 Thieves take on Chinggis Warriors.
Next, at 07:00 CET, Liquid play GOSH (BC.Game). At the same time, PARIVISION face DENDELE. Finally, at 08:00 CET, FaZe meet Wildcard, and Eternal Fire play FlyQuest.
What to Watch For
In summary, PGL has set a full opening slate for Stage 1 of the Singapore Major. The best-of-one format raises the stakes in every game. Meanwhile, Liquid against BC.Game stands out as the main attraction of the first round. Teams will then move toward Stage 3, where best-of-three series take over, just as they did in Cologne.
