The International 2015: Main Event

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16 teams in a double-elimination bracket.
Top four teams of each group of Group Stage start in the Upper Bracket.
- The 1st place in each group of Group Stage picks their opponent from either the 3rd or 4th place finish in the opposite group.
- The 2nd place in each group plays the team that was not picked by the 1st place.
- All matches are played in a best-of-three.
Bottom four teams of each group of Group Stage start in the Lower Bracket.
- The 5th place in each group of Group Stage picks their opponent from either the 7th or 8th place finish in the opposite group.
- The 6th place in each group plays the team that was not picked by the 5th place.
- First round is played in a best-of-one then all matches are played in a best-of-three.
Grand Finals is played in a best-of-five with no game advantage.