On March 25-30, the Chinese qualifier for Intel® Extreme Masters Sydney took place with 16 teams fighting for one slot at Australia's first esports stadium event. After several hard-fought matches, it was Vici Gaming who emerged victorious and will join Renegades, SK Gaming, Astralis, North, FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming in the battle for the first IEM trophy of Season 12.

Qualifier results

The qualifier kicks off with a group stage with the teams divided into four group of four.

Two teams from each group advanced to the playoffs:

• Group A: TyLoo and Vici Gaming Renascence
• Group B: Vici Gaming and Easters Mysterious Power
• Group C: NEW4 and 5Power Club
• Group D: The MozngolZ and Born of Fire

Quarterfinals

• TyLoo vs. Eastern Mysterious Power 2-0
• NEW4 vs. Born of Fire 1-2
• Vici Gaming vs. 5Power Club 2-0
• The MongolZ vs. Vici Gaming Renascence 1-2

Semifinals

• TyLoo vs. Born of Fire 2-0
• Vici Gaming vs. Vici Gaming Renascence 2-0

Grand final

• TyLoo vs. Vici Gaming 1-2
  16-10 on Cobblestone
  11-16 on Train
  9-16 on Overpass

Congratulations to Vici Gaming!

Big congratulations to Vici Gaming on winning the qualifier - we cannot wait to see you compete in Sydney! Only one team slots remains to be filled and that will happen after the ANZ qualifier concludes. The closed qualifier will take place On April 1-2, with the final being played on April 9 (schedule can be found here).

Tickets to IEM Sydney are available so be sure to join us at the Qudos Bank Arena for an unforgettable event! For all the latest updates, follow IEM on Twitter and Facebook.