EPTWe are pleased to announce the 2026 GSL Season 2 Qualifiers.
This season will be held as a global tournament, featuring a hybrid format of online and offline matches.
Please find the detailed information and regulations below.
1. Schedule & Venue
Application Period: May 4 (Mon) – May 9 (Sat) 23:59 [KST]
Qualifier Date: May 11 (Mon) 17:00 [KST]
Qualifier Venue: Online
Main Tournament Schedule:
Round of 12 (May 20, 21): Online
Round of 8 (May 27, 28): Online
Semi-finals / Grand Finals (June 7): Offline (Seoul, South Korea)
2. Eligibility
Age: Open to anyone aged 12 or older.
Account: Must use your own StarCraft II Battle.net account (Family/Friend accounts are strictly prohibited).
Rank: Master or Grandmaster league players from any region.
Region: Open to all players worldwide (Global).
3. Server Selection Regulations (Online Matches)
To ensure fairness regarding latency (Ping) in global matches, the following rules apply:
Player Agreement: If both players agree on a specific server, the entire match can be played on that server regardless of the default regulations.
Default Server Cross-Table: If an agreement is not reached, servers will be selected based on the EPT (ESL Pro Tour) Server Cross-Table.
[Example] Server Selection per Set (Fixed Maps):
Set 1: The player in the upper (or left) bracket chooses the server.
Set 2: The player in the lower (or right) bracket chooses the server.
Set 3: Coin toss
※ Tournament Admins have the final authority in case of any disputes.
4. Offline Participation & Integrity Policy
Mandatory Offline Attendance: The Semi-finals and Grand Finals must be played offline at the designated venue in Seoul, South Korea.
Prize Money Policy: If a player is unable to attend the offline stage, no prize money will be awarded. The seed will be transferred to the next highest-ranking player.
Integrity (Anti-Cheating): For online matches (Ro12, Ro8), players must activate a webcam for identity verification and a Rear Camera to show the surrounding environment and monitor for cheating prevention.
5. Format & Map Pool
Format: Best of 3 (Bo3) / Double Elimination
Advancement:
Top 4 players from the Qualifiers: Advance directly to the Round of 8.
Next 8 players: Advance to the Round of 12.
Map Pool:
Set 1: Ruby Rock LE
Set 2: Tourmaline LE
Set 3: White Rabbit LE
6. Application Process (For Global Players)
Global players must apply via email. Please fill out the form below accurately and send it to gsl@sooplive.com.
■ Application Form
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Country:
Phone Number:
KakaoTalk ID (Optional, for contact in Korea):
Battle.net Account (BattleTag):
Ladder Score (MMR):
SC2 Character Name:
Team:
Race:
Email Address:
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at gsl@sooplive.com
Thank you.
GSL
