Esports Glossary
Closed Qualifier
A qualifier tournament restricted to invited teams, regional finalists, or teams that cleared open qualifiers. Closed qualifiers feature a more curated field and are often broadcast with production. They bridge the open pathway and the main event.
Related Terms
Open Qualifier
A preliminary tournament open to any team or player regardless of prior results or invitation status.
Seeding
The process of ranking competitors before a tournament to structure the bracket so that stronger teams do not meet in early rounds.
Playoffs
The knockout phase of a tournament where the remaining competitors play elimination matches.
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