PGL opens registration for Bucharest 2027 European Open Qualifiers

PGL opened registration on Oct. 7 for the European Open Qualifiers for PGL Bucharest 2027. The tournament runs from Jan. 17 to Jan. 24, 2027, in Romania, with $1.4 million in total rewards. PGL’s registration post gave Jan. 15 as the start date; its Oct. 8 announcement of the invited teams lists Jan. 17.

Teams that are not yet in the lineup can reach Bucharest through two Open Qualifiers. PGL wrote that every team must read the official PGL 2027 Rulebook before registering.

Schedule and format

1. Oct. 11-12Europe Open Qualifier #1
2. Oct. 13-14Europe Open Qualifier #2

Both qualifiers are single elimination. Matches are best of one, with best of three starting from the quarterfinals.

Path to Bucharest

One team from each Open Qualifier advances to the European Closed Qualifier, which runs from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20. PGL wrote that the final spots at PGL Bucharest 2027 will be decided there.

PGL wrote that brackets, schedules and further announcements will come through its official channels.