IEM Rio Major Playoffs: Live score, format, teams and stream

The IEM Rio Major in Brazil has seen thousands of fans gather for the group stage matches. As the world’s best teams marveled at the Brazilian passion and enthusiasm for the game, they were also competing for the final eight slots. The IEM Rio Major playoffs will now determine the CS: GO Major winner – only one will survive. This article is updated regularly with the latest map-wise score.

IEM Rio Major Playoffs Live score

Quarterfinals

Date	PT	CEST	EDT	Team A	Team B	Map 1	Map 2	Map 3	Final Score
Nov 10	0900	1800	1200	Cloud9	MOUZ				0-0
Nov 10	1230	2130	1530	Outsiders	Fnatic				0-0
Nov 11	0900	1800	1200	FURIA	NAVI				0-0
Nov 11	1230	2130	1530	Heroic	Winner (Spirit/Liquid)				0-0

Semifinals

Date	PT	CEST	EDT	Team A	Team B	Map 1	Map 2	Map 3	Final Score
Nov 12	0900	1800	1200						0-0
Nov 12	1230	2130	1530						0-0

Grand Finals

PT	CEST	CEST	Team A	Team B	Map 1	Map 2	Map 3	Final Score
1000	1900	1300						0-0

IEM Rio Major playoffs format

With only eight teams remaining, the IEM Rio Major is now in its final few matches. All eight teams start off in the quarter finals. All matches are best-of-three series and the playoffs feature a single elimination bracket.

• Single elimination
• All matches are best-of-three series.

How do teams veto maps at the Major?

The higher-seeded team can decide if they want to be Team A or Team B.

• Team A removes a map
• Then team B removes a map
• Team A picks a map
  • and Team B chooses the starting side
• Team B picks a map
  • then team A chooses the starting side
• Team B removes a map
• Team A removes a map
• Remaining map is the decider
  • Team B chooses the starting side

Where to watch IEM Rio Major matches?

The IEM Rio Major matches are broadcast live on Twitch. You can catch the matches on time or tune in an hour earlier to catch the pre-broadcast show. CS: GO viewers can also try to enjoy the GauLes fan fest and the iEM Rio Major showcase match.

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Which are the remaining teams at the IEM Rio Major playoffs?

There are eight remaining teams at the IEM Rio Major playoffs. The 3-0 teams (Cloud9 and FURIA) are the higher seeded teams. Being the higher seeded teams, these two teams will not meet each other until the Grand Finals (if they win all their matches).

The eight teams for the IEM Rio Major playoffs are as follows:

• Cloud9 (3-0)
• FURIA (3-0)
• Heroic (3-1)
• Outsiders (3-1)
• Fnatic (3-1)
• Natus Vincere (3-2)
• MOUZ (3-2)
• Winner of Team Liquid and Spirit (3-2)

IEM Rio Major Prize money distribution

Place	Team	Prize Money
1	-TBD-	$500,000
2	-TBD-	$170,000
3	-TBD-	$80,000
4	-TBD-	$80,000
5	-TBD-	$45,000
6	-TBD-	$45,000
7	-TBD-	$45,000
8	-TBD-	$45,000
9		$20,000
10	BIG	$20,000
11	ENCE	$20,000
12	Sprout	$20,000
13	Team Vitality	$20,000
14	Bad News Eagles	$20,000
15	Ninjas in Pyjamas	$20,000
16	FaZe Clan	$20,000
17	Team GamerLegion	$10,000
18	OG	$10,000
19	9z Team	$10,000
20	Grayhound Gaming	$10,000
21	Evil Geniuses	$10,000
22	IHC Esports	$10,000
23	00Nation	$10,000
24	Imperial Esports	$10,000

The winners of the IEM Rio Major will receive an invite to the BLAST Premier World Finals 2022 as well as IEM Katowice 2023.

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