The schedule for the European and North American ESL Pro League Relegation matches had been released, with the teams set to play for spots in EPL Season 6 this week.

After both the ESEA Premier Season 24 and ESL Pro League Season 5 regular seasons finished, the teams that will be playing the relegation matches have been found. In Europe, HellRaisers and Virtus.pro are in danger of losing their Pro League spot, while Rush and The Foundation will be in the same position in North America.



Virtus.Pro are once again in danger of being relegated

The relegation format has been slightly changed from last season, and now features a double-elimination BO3 bracket. Four teams from each region will compete in the relegation matches: the 12th and 13th placed Pro League teams and the 2nd and 3rd placed teams from ESEA Premier Season 24.

The matches will be played on May 16-18, with the European schedule available below:

Europe: Tuesday, May 16th 18:00 HellRaisers PENTA vs. BO3 21:00 Virtus.pro BIG vs. BO3 Wednesday, May 17th 18:00 Elimination match BO3 21:00 Winners' match BO3 Thursday, May 18th 16:00 Decider match BO3

The North American matches will be played on the same days, after the European ones finish:

North America: Tuesday, May 16th 00:00 Rush Ghost vs. BO3 03:00 The Foundation Enigma6 vs. BO3 Wednesday, May 17th 00:00 Elimination match BO3 03:00 Winners' match BO3 Thursday, May 18th 01:00 Decider match BO3

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