EU Masters 2021 group draw locks in main event matchups
With the play-in stage now over, the 16 remaining teams now know who stands in their way on their road to the knockout stage.
The draw took place soon after AGO ROGUE’s 2-1 victory over aNc Outplayed as the Polish squad became the last to qualify for the main event. Now all teams will now have until Monday, August 30 to prepare for their group stage foes.
https://twitter.com/EUMasters/status/1428447724941238278
EU Masters 2021 Group A: Misfits Premier, UCAM Esports Club, Anorthosis Famagusta, and AGO ROGUE
France’s first seed, Misfits Premier, start their EUM journey in a tricky group alongside the respective SuperLiga and Ultraliga spring winners UCAM and AGO ROGUE. The three are set to battle it out for the two knockout spots, with the Spanish and Polish outfits likely relieved to have been grouped with France’s first seed rather than the surging second seed, KCorp. Anorthosis Famagusta is also in the running, but faces a rocky road ahead.
EU Masters 2021 Group B: PDW, PENTA 1860, Tricked Esport, and Movistar Riders
A group with no minor region teams, group B’s contenders all have a lot of work to do. PDW, PENTA and Tricked have all exceeded expectations in their home regions, with PENTA being one of the stars of the regional leagues in 2021. Despite coming in as the lowest seed, Spain’s Movistar Riders will be no pushovers and jungler Maxlore will be looking for a strong run to push himself back into LEC contention.
EU Masters 2021 Group C: BIG, Illuminar Gaming, Zero Tenacity, and Fnatic Rising
Including their EUM win in summer 2019, this will be the fifth appearance at the tournament for the Prime League’s first seed, BIG, and they head into this iteration having won both PL splits this season. Poland’s Illuminar make their return to EUM after three years away and are expected to battle NLC runners up Fnatic Rising and Balkan champions Zero Tenacity for the second knockout spot.
EU Masters 2021 Group D: Vodafone Giants, Karmine Corp, Macko Esports, and mousesports
Perhaps a cursed group at this stage, group D has once again become the “Group of Death” in this installment of EU Masters. Reigning champions Karmine Corp were surprisingly beaten by Misfits in the LFL final and enter as second seeds as a result. Spanish champions Vodafone Giants are the group’s top seed after taking down UCAM 3-1 in the final, while bottom seed mousesports has a history of stepping up in EUM events. Despite not being the bottom seed, Italy’s Macko Esports are thought to be the weakest team in the group. However, recent import changes in the ERLs, which Macko have smartly taken advantage of, means that their roster has players from talent-rich countries and they have not been limited to their own national player pool.
Read Also
League of Legends
Which League of Legends Region Will Win 2026 Worlds?
Hannan Mundia
The League of Legends World Championship is easily the game’s most important annual tournament. The top teams from every major region compete for a chance to win the substantial cash prize and etch their names in League of Legends history. This year will be no different, with the 2026 Worlds coming beginning on October 15. Teams from multiple regions have already qualified for the tournament, though their performances throughout the ...
Esports Betting
Cloud9 vs LYON LCS Summer Playoffs Upper Bracket: Best Bets and Predictions
Ben Boland
It’s a great time to be a League of Legends esports bettor with the LCS Summer playoffs heating up. We have Cloud9 looking to slay their playoff demons against LYON, a side that is looking to win their third straight championship. With LYON picking Cloud9 as their opponent, perhaps they are extremely confident they will get the job done, or are they underestimating the boys in blue? Stay tuned as ...
League of Legends
Team Liquid vs FlyQuest: Predictions & Best Bets for the LCS Summer Playoffs
Ben Boland
With the LCS Summer Playoffs heating up, Team Liquid is looking to make history with a surprise win over FlyQuest this weekend. It would mean TL would be competing at Worlds 2026 on home soil for the first time in the organisation's history. For FlyQuest, this is a chance to progress ahead of schedule with their young squad, getting some valuable reps on the biggest stage esports has to offer. ...
Esports Betting
Gen.G vs HLE: Best betting odds and picks for LCK 2026 grand final
Hannan Mundia
The 2026 LCK grand final will see HLE challenge Gen.G to determine which team walks away with the first-place prize, giving the winning team a much-needed confidence boost before the World Championship. After every top professional Korean League of Legends team has poured sweat and time, this year’s LCK split is finally about to conclude. The grand final match will be between the powerhouse team Gen.G and the challenging Hanwha ...
Esports Betting
Here Are My Predictions For The Hanwha Life Esports vs T1 LCK Lower Final
Ben Boland
LCK fans are in for a treat as Hanwha Life Esports and T1 both battle for a ticket to the grand final, where Gen.G awaits. The last time these two met, they tore the house down. I expect more of the same this time in the lower final. Here are the best bets to make on HLE vs T1 in the LCK 2026 Summer Playoffs Lower Final at GG.BET, one ...
League of Legends
Riot Games eyes Polymarket and Kalshi for esports sponsorships
Michael Hassall
Riot Games, the creator of League of Legends and VALORANT is reportedly exploring the protentional of sponsorship deals with prediction market operators including Polymarket and Kalshi, as per reports emerging late last night (Sep. 10). First reported by Cecilia D’Anastasio of Bloomberg, Riot has started conversations with the two top prediction market operators, Kalshi and Polymarket, with a view to one or both of them becoming sponsors within Riot Games’ ...
Esports Betting
HLE vs T1: Best Betting Odds and Picks for LCK 2026 Playoffs
Hannan Mundia
HLE and T1 will duke it out in the 2026 LCK Playoffs lower bracket final, but which team has a better chance of facing Gen.G in the grand final? This year’s LCK season has been filled with ups and downs. In particular, the top three teams have constantly struggled against each other, but Gen.G managed to get ahead of the fray in the end. Now, HLE and T1 will face ...
