The slot distribution

The Netherlands - 3 slots

Direct: 1 slot.
Qualifier Round 2: 1 slot.
Qualifier Round 1: 1 slot.

Belgium - 1 slot

Qualifier Round 1: 1 slot.

How are countries ranked?

The slot distributions in games with national qualification are all completely calculated using results from past seasons. For the last 3 seasons, every match won by a team from the Qualifying Rounds to the Playoffs is counted and weighted by stage (Playoffs are worth more) and season (older seasons are worth less). All the points are totalled up in a country ranking.

How does qualification work?

Like the UEFA Champions League, the ESL Major Series has two Qualifying Rounds before the Groupstage. Teams in Qualifying Round 1 play a match against 1 other team in their round, the winners go through to Qualifying Round 2 to play a team from that round, the winners qualify for the ESL Major Series Groupstage.

How do I qualify?

Information about how to sign up for the Benelux EMS Qualifiers will be announced soon. Keep an eye on the newspage to keep informed. Details for the European qualifier (only for teams with line ups that are not eligible for any national qualifier) will be announced later.