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All the information you need from the IEM Rio Major playoffs. This article is regularly updated with the latest scores.
The IEM Rio Major in Brazil has seen thousands of fans gather for the group stage matches. As the world’s best teams marveled at the Brazilian passion and enthusiasm for the game, they were also competing for the final eight slots. The IEM Rio Major playoffs will now determine the CS: GO Major winner - only one will survive. This article is updated regularly with the latest map-wise score.
IEM Rio Major Champions Stage Live score
Quarterfinals [MOUZ, Outsiders, FURIA and Heroic move ahead]
Date | PT | CEST | EDT | Team A | Team B | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | 0900 | 1800 | 1200 | Cloud9 | MOUZ | 16-11 (Inferno) | 13-16(Overpass) | 9-16(Ancient) | 1-2 |
| Nov 10 | 1230 | 2130 | 1530 | Outsiders | Fnatic | 16-11 (Inferno) | 16-8 (Mirage) | 2-0 | |
| Nov 11 | 0900 | 1800 | 1200 | FURIA | NAVI | Nuke (14-16) | 16-10 (Ancient) | 10-16 (Mirage) | 2-1 |
| Nov 11 | 1230 | 2130 | 1530 | Heroic | Spirit | 16-8 Vertigo | 16-14 (Overpass) | 2-0 |
Semifinals
Date | PT | CEST | EDT | Team A | Team B | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | 0900 | 1800 | 1200 | Outsiders | MOUZ | 16-10 | 14-16 | 16-7 | 2-1 |
| Nov 12 | 1230 | 2130 | 1530 | Heroic | FURIA | 6-16 | 19-17 | 16-5 | 1-2 |
Grand Finals 🔴
PT | CEST | CEST | Team A | Team B | Mirage | Overpass | Inferno | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1300 | 1300 | Outsiders | Heroic | 16-12 | 16-5 | - | 2-0 |
IEM Rio Major playoffs format
With only eight teams remaining, the IEM Rio Major is now in its final few matches. All eight teams start off in the quarter finals. All matches are best-of-three series and the playoffs feature a single elimination bracket.
- Single elimination
- All matches are best-of-three series.
How do teams veto maps at the Major?
The higher-seeded team can decide if they want to be Team A or Team B.
- Team A removes a map
- Then team B removes a map
- Team A picks a map
- and Team B chooses the starting side
- Team B picks a map
- then team A chooses the starting side
- Team B removes a map
- Team A removes a map
- The remaining map is the decider
- Team B chooses the starting side
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Where to watch IEM Rio Major matches?
The IEM Rio Major matches are broadcast live on Twitch. You can catch the matches on time or tune in an hour earlier to catch the pre-broadcast show. CS: GO viewers can also try to enjoy the GauLes fan fest and the iEM Rio Major showcase match.
Which are the remaining teams at the IEM Rio Major playoffs?
There are eight remaining teams at the IEM Rio Major playoffs. The 3-0 teams (Cloud9 and FURIA) are the higher seeded teams. Being the higher seeded teams, these two teams will not meet each other until the Grand Finals (if they win all their matches).
The eight teams for the IEM Rio Major playoffs are as follows:
- Cloud9 (3-0)
- FURIA (3-0)
- Heroic (3-1)
- Outsiders (3-1)
- Fnatic (3-1)
- Natus Vincere (3-2)
- MOUZ (3-2)
- Spirit (3-2)
IEM Rio Major Prize money distribution
Place | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outsiders | $500,000 |
| 2 | Heroic | $170,000 |
| 3 | MOUZ | $80,000 |
| 4 | FURIA esports | $80,000 |
| 5 | Natus Vincere | $45,000 |
| 6 | Team Spirit | $45,000 |
| 7 | Fnatic | $45,000 |
| 8 | Cloud9 | $45,000 |
| 9 | Team Liquid | $20,000 |
| 10 | BIG | $20,000 |
| 11 | ENCE | $20,000 |
| 12 | Sprout | $20,000 |
| 13 | Team Vitality | $20,000 |
| 14 | Bad News Eagles | $20,000 |
| 15 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | $20,000 |
| 16 | FaZe Clan | $20,000 |
| 17 | Team GamerLegion | $10,000 |
| 18 | OG | $10,000 |
| 19 | 9z Team | $10,000 |
| 20 | Grayhound Gaming | $10,000 |
| 21 | Evil Geniuses | $10,000 |
| 22 | IHC Esports | $10,000 |
| 23 | 00Nation | $10,000 |
| 24 | Imperial Esports | $10,000 |
The winners of the IEM Rio Major will receive an invite to the BLAST Premier World Finals 2022 as well as IEM Katowice 2023.
Stay tuned for the latest esports news and updates.
