The 2025 season will feature the tried-and-true HCS Major format.
• 64-Team Open Bracket
• 16-Team Pool Play
• 12-Team Champ Bracket
Open Bracket
• Open Bracket will start and end on Friday April 18th
• Top 4 teams will advance to Pool Play
Pool Play
• 4 Pools of 4
• Single Round Robin
• 1st/2nd in Pools go to Winners Round 1
• 3rd in Pools go to Lower Round 1
• 4th in Pools is eliminated
Championship Bracket
The Championship Bracket is where the best of the best will clash for their share of $250,000 and a paid trip to the next HCS LAN event - the DreamHack Dallas Open!
• 12-Team Double Elimination