ESL One Cologne will stick to the scheduled starting times for the playoff matches,????? ?????? ????? ?????? the event's organisers have revealed.
This means that, even if a match ends earlier than expected (after just two quick maps, for example), the starting time for the following match-up will not be brought forward.
On the event's official website, ESL explains that the decision was based on "feedback from viewers that were taken by surprise when they missed a game because it started earlier than scheduled."
ESL One Cologne will run from July 3-9, with the playoffs being held in front of an audience at the Lanxess Arena. Sixteen teams from all over the world will be taking part in this tournament, which will have $300,000 on the line.
Below you can find the schedule for the playoffs:
Friday, July 6
15:00 - Quarter-final 1
18:30 - Quarter-final 2
Saturday, July 7
15:00 - Semi-final 1
18:30 - Semi-final 2
Sunday, July 8
Time is adjusted to your selected timezone16:00 - Grand final