2015 StarCraft II StarLeague Season 1 Main Event

Participants

Group Stage
- 16 players in four groups of 4 players each, played in a double-elimination format.
- Matches ares Best-of-three.
- The 4 players of each group are split into two pairs and play each other.
- The winners of these matches will then face each other in the Winner’s match.
  - The winner places first in the group and advances to the Playoffs.
- The losers of the initial matches face each other in the Loser’s match.
  - The loser places fourth in the group and may qualify through next season's qualifiers.
- The loser of the Winner’s match and the winner of the Loser’s match will face each other in a fifth match.
  - The winner places second place in the group and advances to the Playoffs.
  - The loser places third in the group and may qualify through next season's qualifiers.
Playoffs
- 8 players in a single-elimination bracket.
  - Quarterfinals: Best-of-five.
  - Semifinals: Best-of-seven.
  - Finals: Best-of-seven.