CS:GO IEM Major Rio 2022 Legends Stage: Schedule, teams, livestream details, and more

The Challengers Stage of CS:GO's ongoing IEM Rio Major 2022 has come to a conclusion after four days of enthralling matchups. The top eight teams from this stage of the tournament will proceed to meet the eight Legends teams as they compete for a spot in the Champions Stage.

The Challenger Stage, which kicked off on October 31, witnessed several intense matchups between the Contenders and Challengers teams. Eight out of the sixteen teams that competed at this stage have secured a spot on the Legends Stage, which is scheduled to commence on November 5, 2022.

Fans of Counter-Strike can look forward to spectating some of the most breathtaking matches of the year in the next few days. Similar to the Challengers Stage, all matches in the Legends Stage will open to a live audience in Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro.

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Everything to know about CS:GO's IEM Rio Major 2022 Legends Stage

Teams

The Legends Stage of IEM Rio Major 2022 will feature eight of the best teams from the Challengers Stage competing alongside the eight teams that qualified for the Major with a Legends status.

Here are all 16 CS:GO teams that will be fighting for a spot in the Champions Stage:

Qualified from the Challengers Stage

Bad News Eagles
MOUZ
BIG
FURIA
Outsiders
Cloud9
Vitality
Fnatic

Legends

FaZe Clan
Natus Vincere
Ninjas in Pyjamas
ENCE
Sprout
Heroic
Team Spirit
Team Liquid

Format

The 16 teams in the Legends Stage will compete in a Swiss System Format, similar to the tournament's Challengers Stage. Out of the 16 teams, the top eight will progress to the Champions Stage of the IEM Rio Major 2022, where teams will fight their way to the Major title by competing in a single-elimination bracket.

All matches in the Legends Stage will be held in a best-of-one series, with the exception of Elimination and Advancement matches, which will be decided in a series of best-of-threes. The top eight teams will be decided after five rounds of Legends Stage matchups.

Schedule

The Legends Stage of IEM Rio Major 2022 will commence on November 5 and continue until November 8, 2022. Here is the schedule for Day 1 of the Legends Stage:

Saturday, November 5 (Round 1)

Stream A

MOUZ vs Team Liquid (7 am PDT / 3 pm CET / 7.30 pm IST)
FaZe Clan vs Cloud9 (8.15 am PDT / 4.15 am CET / 8.45 pm IST)
Vitality vs NAVI (9.30 am PDT / 5.30 pm CET / 10 pm IST)
FURIA vs ENCE (10.45 am PDT / 6.45 pm CET / 11.15 pm IST)

Stream B

Team Spirit vs Bad News Eagles (7 am PDT / 3 pm CET / 7.30 pm IST)
Sprout vs BIG (8.15 am PDT / 4.15 am CET / 8.45 pm IST)
Outsiders vs Heroic (9.30 am PDT / 5.30 pm CET / 10 pm IST)
Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Fnatic (10.45 am PDT / 6.45 pm CET / 11.15 pm IST)

The schedule for Round 2 of the Legends Stage will only be determined after Round 1 is over. That being said, fans of CS:GO can tune into Sportskeeda for regular coverage of the ongoing IEM Rio Major 2022.

Livestream details

CS:GO enthusiasts can watch the Legends Stage of the IEM Rio Major 2022 live on ESL CS:GO's official Twitch channel, with matches taking place simultaneously on Stream A and Stream B. Viewers can also check out the various content creators who will be co-streaming the event.

About the author

Adarsh is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda specializing in FPS games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch 2. After joining Sportskeeda in October 2021, he has authored over 750 stories that collectively have garnered 1.5 million views. By meticulously following reputable sources and enhancing his knowledge of the topics he covers, Adarsh eliminates any margin for error, ensuring his readers receive the most accurate information. As a Journalism graduate, these practices are skills he has honed through practical experience.

In addition to his role as a gaming journalist, Adarsh managed the Valorant, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and Overwatch 2 departments at Sportskeeda for nearly two years. He also serves as an Esports and Gaming Editor, boasting over a year of experience in this capacity. A significant milestone in his career involves attending various international Valorant events and conducting more than 150 interviews with some of the top talents in esports.

Adarsh's gaming journey began at the age of 3 when his parents introduced him to Roadrash. While he was too young to play independently, his parents assisted him in savoring every aspect of the game. Fast forward twenty years, Adarsh continues to exhibit a passion for video games, particularly competitive and tactical FPS titles. As a result of his fondness for football, he is a devoted fan of the EA Sports FIFA or FC series as well.

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