Perfect World Esports has announced the CAC 2026 tournament, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from May 20 to 24, 2026. The total prize pool will be $1 million, with $600,000 going directly to the clubs and $400,000 allocated to the players.
The group stage will be held from May 20–22 in a double-elimination format featuring two groups: opening matches will be best-of-1, while all subsequent matches will be best-of-3. Group winners will advance directly to the semifinals, while the second- and third-place teams will play additional best-of-3 matches for the remaining playoff spots.
The playoffs, scheduled for May 23–24, will follow a single-elimination format: the semifinals and third-place match will be best-of-3, and the grand final will be best-of-5.
Among Ukrainian teams, only B8 Esports have accepted the invite.
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