All you need to know about the Xbox One Playoffs
After 8 months of intense competition with live competitive events around the world, the top 60 FIFA 19 Xbox One players on the planet will converge in the city of Hamburg to compete in the FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs on July 5-7.
Why Should I Watch?
The FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs will be the last opportunity for competitors to earn valuable FIFA 19 Ranking Points. Why is this important? The ranking points help competitors climb spots in the FIFA 19 Global Series Rankings. The top 16 players in the rankings after this event will qualify to the FIFA eWorld Cup to have a chance to become the FIFA 19 undisputed world champion.
The Global Series Xbox One Playoffs will be full with the best players in the planet. F2Tekkz, MsDossary, PSG DaXe and all the Xbox One heavyweights will be ready to demonstrate why they are the best in the Xbox One pro scene.
Check out the complete list of competitors.
Will F2Tekkz add one more titles to his historic season?
Donovan “F2Tekkz” Hunt has quickly established himself as the most dominant FIFA 19 player on the planet. After announcing his arrival onto the pro scene by winning the FUT Champions Cup Barcelona during FIFA 18 Global Series, the then-sixteen-year old was unable to replicate the form that saw him lift the trophy early in the season.
Fast-forward to November 2018 and F2Tekkz once again started his competitive season with a bang by winning the first FUT Champions Cup of the FIFA 19 Global Series. After his victory in Bucharest back in November, F2Tekkz continued to add trophies to his now bulging cabinet. Victories at the PGL FIFA 19 Cup in December, the FIFA eClub World Cup in February, the ELEAGUE FUT Champions Cup in Atlanta, the PGL FUT Champions Cup March, the ePremier League and the PGL FIFA 19 Masters meant that F2Tekkz has collected an staggering seven trophies in the present campaign.
In addition to completing a now record-breaking season, this number of wins has seen Hunt firmly secure his spot as the number 1 ranked Xbox player in the world for almost 30 consecutive weeks. By now, F2Tekkz is a perennial favourite to win any event where he competes.
A rivalry brewing
One of the biggest obstacles that F2Tekkz will face in his attempt to add an eighth trophy to his season will be the FIFA eWorld Cup reigning champion, Msdossary. The Saudi Arabian is currently ranked second and is considered by many as the best player in the world.
F2Tekkz and Msdossary have had some intense matches throughout the year and have traded wins over each other. Most recently, Msdossary beat F2Tekkz twice during the FUT Champions Cup April including the console final. The Saudi pro would then go on and win the event.
However, their feud was not limited to the virtual pitch. The two maestros also exchanged words back in April fueling to what is already considered the current hottest FIFA pro rivalry.
A new match-up at the FIFA Global Series Xbox One Playoffs between the two titans is a very real possibility, and it would be a great spectacle to behold.
Where Can I Watch the Games?
Jimmy Conrad alongside Spencer “Spencer FC” Owen will host the FIFA Global Series Playoffs. Calling all of the action live will be Richard Buckley, Brandon Smith, Mark Hatcher and Dan Gaskin. The broadcast team will be rounded out by Rachel Stringer, Kyle Walker, Mike LaBelle, and FC Dallas FIFA pro, Alan Avila. You will be able to follow all the action live on Twitch, YouTube, CaffeineTV and Facebook.
Don't miss any of the FIFA 19 Global Series Xbox One Playoffs. The tournament kicks off in Hamburg on Friday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. CET. Check out the full tournament schedule to ensure you don't miss a single moment.
Event Point Allocation
The FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs will be the last event where competitors will be able to earn Global Series Points. The amount of points earned will depend on the their placement in the tournament. Their total number of Global Series Points will determine the competitors’ global ranking. The top 16 competitors in each platform's rankings by the end of the Playoffs will qualify to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019 where the FIFA 19 World Champion will be crowned.
The point allocation for the FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs will be:
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1ST | 1800 |
| 2ND | 1080 |
| 3RD-4TH | 720 |
| 5TH-8TH | 540 |
| 9TH-16TH | 350 |
| 17TH-32ND | 275 |
| 33RD-64TH | 200 |
Check out the full rankings here.
What are the cash prizes?
See below for details on the total prizing breakdown:
| FINISH | PRIZE MONEY USD |
|---|---|
| 1st | $75,000 |
| 2nd | $35,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $20,000 |
| 5th-8th | $10,000 |
| 9th-16th | $3,500 |
| 17th-32nd | $1,000 |
| 33th-64th | $500 |
What is the Tournament Format?
The tournament will follow the same Swiss-style format as the FUT Champions Cups played throughout this year. For those who are new to it, here's a quick refresher.
- In the first round there will be 64 players in a single group matched against another opponent based on their total Global Series Ranking Points.
- Competitors will play up to seven matches (or 14 games) against opponents with the same tournament record.
- Competitors will not play two matches against the same opponent.
- Competitors who earn four match wins will qualify to the Knockout Stage.
- Competitors who register four match losses will be immediately eliminated from the tournament.
- The top 32 competitors will advance to a single elimination knockout stage.
Don't miss any of the FIFA 19 Global Series Xbox One Playoffs. The tournament kicks off in Hamburg on Friday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. CET.
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*Eligibility restrictions apply. Not all platforms are supported for qualification. See Official Rules for details. Final terms and structure subject to change.