ISSL (IntoTheTV x SOOP SC2 League): Premier - 16-Player Invitational
Here is the schedule, prize pool, and tournament format for the ISSL: Premier 16-Player Invitational.

■Schedule
RO.16 Group A: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST
RO.16 Group B: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST
RO.16 Group C: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST
RO.16 Group D: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST

Quarterfinals (RO.8) Playoffs: Saturday, November 7, 2026
FINAL DAY (Semifinals & Finals): Sunday, November 8, 2026

■Prize Pool & Tournament Format
Total Prize Pool: 3,000,000 KRW
1st Place: 1,500,000 KRW
2nd Place: 700,000 KRW
3rd–4th Place: 200,000 KRW each
5th–8th Place: 100,000 KRW each

1. Group Stage (RO.16 / 4 Days)
Format: Dual Tournament / Double Elimination (GSL Format)

Match Format: Match 1, Match 2, Winners' Match, and Losers' Match are Best-of-3 (Bo3); Decider Match is Best-of-5 (Bo5).

2. Playoffs (RO.8 to Finals / 2 Days)
Quarterfinals (RO.8): Single Elimination, Best-of-5 (Bo5)

Semifinals & Finals: Best of 3 Sets (First to win 2 sets overall)
Set 1: Best-of-3 (Bo3)
Set 2: Best-of-3 (Bo3)
Set 3: Best-of-1 (Bo1)

Important Notice
Game Version: Unless critical bugs are found, the tournament will be played on the StarCraft II 5.0.17 PTR.

🔗 Important Links
📺 Official Stream (IntoTheTV-iNu): https://www.sooplive.com/station/zodiactv
💬 Official Discord (Inquiries): https://discord.gg/zDA5H77bfm