EGC 1 was the first ever Elite Gaming Championship event. It took place in West London, United Kingdom, on August 21st, 2004.
Overview
Format
Free For All
60 Contestants were split up into 4 groups and played three FFA matches. Then the top 32 contestants advanced to the knockout stage which consisted of two groups playing one FFA match. From there, the top 16 advanced to the 3rd round which consisted of two groups playing one FFA match. From there, the top 8 advanced to the quarter finals which consisted of two groups playing one FFA match. The semi-finals, championship, and 3rd palce games were 1v1 matches to 25.
Prize Pool
€ 200 Euros are spread among the teams as seen below: