The Ekstraklasa Games 2024 is the largest national competition to date, reflecting the evolving landscape of esports in the country.

This season, the competition is divided into 6 parts:

DRAFT Qualifications (4 - 18 Oct)

* Clubs select players from a pool that includes the top 12 from the previous PRO season and 6 from qualification rounds.

* The format includes single-elimination brackets with most games in a Best of One (BO1) format, except for semi-finals and third-place matches, which are Best of Two (BO2).

OPEN Qualifications (Offline and Online) (7 Oct - 9 Dec)

* Held in different Polish cities for offline, and online via a specific platform.

* The tournament consists of several stages leading to the OPEN Finals.

* Matches are played in Head to Head mode, and winners from each city progress to the final stages.

PRO Phase (6 February - 27 March)

* Consists of 8 tournaments where participants are divided into groups.

* Points are awarded for wins, draws, and losses.

* Matches are played in Ultimate Team mode with certain restrictions.

* The top players from the groups advance to quarterfinals or playoffs based on their standings.

OPEN Finals (6 April)

* Participants are divided into groups, with top players advancing to a knockout phase.

* Matches use dedicated game accounts provided by the organizers.

* The format and rules are designed to ensure fair play and competitive integrity.

Playoffs or Baraże (13-14 April)

* Players are split into groups, with the top performers moving to the knockout stages.

* Similar to the OPEN Finals, dedicated accounts are used, and specific gameplay rules apply.

Grand Finals or Wielkie Finały (27-28 April)

* The concluding phase of the competition, featuring the top players from previous rounds.

* The format includes group stages and a final knockout phase to determine the champion.

* Rules similar to previous phases apply, focusing on competitive fairness and integrity.

* The participant who reaches fist place gets a chance to participate in the FC World Championship and the eChampions League. The second best participant will also have the chance to participate in the eChampions League.

Prize pool

The Prize pool of the Grand Finals is 45'000 PLN, which is roughly equivalent to 11'000 USD