Arena of Valor World Cup (AWC) 2021: Group Stage kicks off on 19 June – check out the draw results!

Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages as the 16 AWC 2021 title contenders compete in four groups from June 19 to June 27.
Features a groundbreaking international partnership with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand (MOTS), marking a significant step toward the esports industry’s acceptance by a government.
All 48 Group Stage matches will be broadcast live on a variety of streaming websites, including Facebook and Youtube.

7 June, 2021 – The results of the Group Stage draw for the 2021 Arena of Valor World Cup are available. The 16 title contenders, which are made up of the top Arena of Valor (AOV) teams from nine different areas, now know which of their foes they must defeat in the Group Stage in order to move on to the elimination rounds. AWC 2021 fans are in for a treat when the Group Stage kicks off next weekend since the teams are loaded with quality and the draw produced a ton of intriguing match-ups!

Group Stage draw results: watch out for intriguing matchups!

The qualifying rounds and local pro leagues served as a showcase for the best tactics, abilities, and cooperation in each location. When the 16 title contenders gather at the AWC 2021 Group Stage from June 19 to 27 and compete against the best in the world, fans can expect an even more fierce battleground. There will be 4 groups, each with 4 teams, in the group stage.

Vietnamese Team Flash, Indonesian Dewa United Esports, Chinese Taipei’s MAD Team, and Buriram United Esports make up Group A. (Thailand)

V Gaming from Vietnam, Z9 Gaming from Japan, ONE Team Esports from Chinese Taipei, and Team CIV make up Group B. (China)

Saigon Phantom (Vietnam), Bacon Time (Thailand), Archangel (Indonesia), and UndeRank make up Group C. (MSP)

Team 3 Stars (South Korea), dtac Talon (Thailand), Overclock (Brazil), and Most Outstanding Player make up Group D. (Chinese Taipei)

How teams can advance to the Grand Finals in the tournament format

There will be 48 total matches in the AWC 2021 Group Stage, and they will all be broadcast on 8 dates from June 19 to June 27. Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages after the Group Stage matches, which will be contested in a double round robin style. All games will be played in a Best-of-2 (BO2) style, where a score of 2-0 will award the winning team three points, the loser team none, and a score of 1-1 will award each team one point. In order to improve strategy and selection diversity for the teams, the global ban-pick rule will also be in force.

The Quarterfinals (which will take place from June 30 to July 4) and Semifinals make up the knockout stages (from 10 July to 11 July). The games will take place in a double elimination style, where a team can only be eliminated after suffering two losses. The losing team will move down to the losers’ bracket where they will face another team that has previously lost. The Best-of-5 (BO5) format will be used for both the first round of the Quarterfinals and the first round of the losers bracket. All subsequent games will use a Best-of-Seven (BO7) format. On July 18, the Grand Final, in which the winner will be declared the World Champion, will include two teams.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand (MOTS) and the Sports Authority of Thailand will collaborate for the first time globally on the AWC 2021 as partners with Garena Thailand (SAT). The MOTS and SAT have played a crucial role in Garena Thailand’s efforts to promote and regulate the local esports scene as official partners of Garena Thailand. This international partnership is a significant step toward gaining government recognition for the esports sector.

Date your calendars.

All 48 Group Stage matches will be broadcast live on a variety of streaming websites, including Facebook and Youtube. To appeal to AOV’s varied international fan base, they will be complemented by local commentary in 5 languages: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese. Additionally, viewers may anticipate an innovative and immersive online virtual concept – a first for AWC!

Catch the opening round of Group Stage games on June 19 @ 5:00 PM (GMT). Hello there!

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