C9 vs. NiP Headlines First Round Matchups at DreamHack Las Vegas

The four groups and the schedule for the upcoming DreamHack event in Las Vegas, Nevada have been announced via DreamHack’s Twitter account. In the group stage segment of the tournament, teams will play against other teams in their group in an initial match, an elimination/winners match, and then a deciding match when necessary. The two teams with the best placings during that stage will advance to the playoff stage on the weekend, which will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Starting on Feb. 15, these 16 teams will compete for a chance at the $450,000 prize pool. Here are the groups and the schedule for the full event. All times shown are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). More information on the event can be found at DreamHack’s website.

Group A

• Astralis
• North
• OpTic Gaming
• compLexity Gaming

Group B

• Virtus.pro
• Fnatic
• Gambit Esports
• Misfits

Group C

• SK Gaming
• Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Cloud9
• TyLoo

Group D

• FaZe Clan
• Natus Vincere
• mousesports
• Renegades

Wednesday, Feb. 15

10:00 a.m. Group A –  Astralis vs. compLexity Gaming (best-of-one)

11:25 a.m. Group A –  North vs. OpTic (best-of-one)

12:50 p.m. Group B –  Virtus.pro vs. Misfits (best-of-one)

2:15 p.m. Group B –  Fnatic vs. Gambit Esports (best-of-one)

3:40 p.m. Group C –  SK Gaming vs. TyLoo (best-of-one)

5:05 p.m. Group C –  Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. Cloud9 (best-of-one)

6:30 p.m. Group D –  FaZe vs. Renegades (best-of-one)

7:55 p.m. Group D –  Natus Vincere vs. mousesports (best-of-one) 

Thursday, Feb. 16

10:00 a.m. Group A – Elimination Match (best-of-one)

11:25 a.m. Group B – Elimination Match (best-of-one)

12:50 p.m. Group C – Elimination Match (best-of-one)

2:15 p.m. Group D – Elimination Match (best-of-one)

3:40 p.m. Group A – Winners Match (best-of-one)

5:05 p.m. Group B – Winners Match (best-of-one)

6:30 p.m. Group C – Winners Match (best-of-one)

7:55 p.m. Group D – Winners Match (best-of-one)

Friday, Feb. 17

10:00 a.m. Group A – Decider Match (best-of-three)

1:00 p.m. Group B – Decider Match (best-of-three)

4:00 p.m. Group C – Decider Match (best-of-three)

7:00 p.m. Group D – Decider Match (best-of-three)

Saturday, Feb. 18

10:00 a.m. Quarterfinal #1 (best-of-three)

1:00 p.m. Quarterfinal #2 (best-of-three)

4:00 p.m. Quarterfinal #3 (best-of-three)

7:00 p.m. Quarterfinal #4 (best-of-three)

Sunday, Feb. 19

11:00 a.m. Semifinal #1 (best-of-three)

2:00 p.m. Semifinal #2 (best-of-three)

6:00 p.m. Grand Final (best-of-three)

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