ESL has announced the groups and opening matchups for π¨π³ IEM Beijing, set to be played from November 2-8 in China's capital. The 16 participating teams have been split into two double-elimination groups of eight, where each group winner will earn a direct ticket to the semis, while second- and third-placed teams will qualify for the quarter-finals. Group A πΊπ¦ Natus Vincere vs. πΈπ¦ Falcons π§π· FURIA vs. πͺπΊ FaZe π©π° HEROIC vs. πΊπ¦ B8 π§π· Legacy vs. π²π³ The MongolZ Group B π‘ G2 vs. π·πΊ PARIVISION π·πΊ BETBOOM vs. π 9z π΄ Liquid vs. π·πΊ Aurora π MOUZ vs. π¨π³ TYLOO