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Osaka Major Playoffs Ignite: Liquid‑vs‑DarkZero and G2‑vs‑FaZe Battle for R6 Crown
- Quarterfinals pit former Major winners against hungry challengers in high‑stakes best‑of‑three clashes.
- DarkZero, the Salt Lake City Major champions, face a Team Liquid squad that already bested them in the Swiss stage.
- The winners of four quarterfinals will lock in the semifinals on November 14, setting the stage for a single‑match grand final on the 15th.
The Osaka Major playoffs have arrived, and the arena crackles with the promise of a three‑win sprint to the championship. Eight teams—four from Europe, two from North America, and two from South America—have survived the Swiss grind and now stand on the brink of a single trophy that will crown the season’s ultimate R6 champion.
Quarterfinal Showdowns
m. JST on November 13 as Virtus. pro take on M80. M80, fresh off their Munich Major victory in 2025, are eager to prove that their triumph was no fluke, while Virtus. pro look to translate strong regional splits into international glory.
At 12:40 p. m. JST, Team Liquid confront DarkZero. DarkZero entered Osaka as the Salt Lake City Major champions, yet Liquid already handed them a defeat in the opening Swiss round. The replay promises a fierce duel, with Liquid’s confidence high after that earlier win.
The afternoon sees Team Falcons versus Geekay Esports at 3:50 p. m. JST. Falcons clawed their way into the playoffs from the third Swiss round, whereas Geekay endured a grueling five‑round battle to qualify, having finished fourth at the R6 Esports World Cup 2026. Their encounter is billed as a brutal clash of EML powerhouses.
The day’s final quarterfinal begins at 7:00 p. m. JST, featuring G2 Esports against FaZe Clan. Both squads boast recent major victories and SI championship titles, setting up a marquee matchup that could define the tournament’s narrative.
Each quarterfinal is a best‑of‑three, and the winners will advance to the semifinals scheduled for November 14.
Paths to the Final
The semifinal slate, slated for 10:15 a. m. m. JST on November 14, will pit the four victorious quarterfinalists against each other in two best‑of‑three battles. The winners of those clashes earn a coveted spot in the grand final at 12:30 p. m.
For those in Europe facing an inconvenient time slot, VODs will be available on YouTube shortly after each match.
With two recent Major winners and two SI champions already in the mix, the competition promises to be as fierce as it is unpredictable.
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Sources: esports.gg
This article was written automatically from the reports credited below and GLHF's match data.