IEM Beijing groups and opening matchups announced

ESL has announced the groups and first-round matchups for IEM Beijing, scheduled for Nov. 2-8 in Beijing, China. Natus Vincere will face Falcons in the first Group A match.

The 16 teams have been divided into two groups of eight. Each group will use a double-elimination format. The group winners will advance directly to the semifinals, while the teams in second and third place will qualify for the quarterfinals. Teams will be eliminated after two losses.

FURIA will play FaZe in another Group A opener. HEROIC will face B8, and Legacy will meet The MongolZ. NAVI and Falcons will meet again after their previous match at ESL Pro League Season 24.

In Group B, G2 will face PARIVISION, while BETBOOM will play 9z. Liquid will meet Aurora, and MOUZ will face TYLOO.

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