ESEA League S56 playoffs schedule

The regular season of ESEA League Season 56 is coming to an end later this month. With just ten days left in the regular season, five teams are tied for the top spot in the ESEA Open: Asia Central. These three Mongolian and two Chinese teams have won three out of three games, sitting at nine points a piece.

The top 32 teams from the regular season will qualify to the playoffs. Playoffs for the Asian league begins on 3rd March 2026 with other regions starting a day before. A double-elimination best-of-three bracket, concluding with a best-of-five grand-final determines the winner. The winner qualifies to one of four regional finals before battling it out at the ESL Challenger League for a coveted ESL Pro League Season 24 slot.

The playoffs matches take place on alternate days, allowing teams ample time to complete their games.

Asia playoffs

• 02/03/2026 - 22/03/2026

• 32 Teams

• Double-elimination Bo3

• Bo5 Grand-final