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The number of teams advancing could change depending on direct invites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifier schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open Qualifiers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First: February 14-15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second: February 16-17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third: February 20-21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth: February 22-23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closed Qualifiers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Europe, North &amp; South America:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Round #1: February 28 &#8211; March 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round #2: March 7-8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Round #1: February 24-27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round #2: March 6-9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For many teams, these qualifiers will be the only chance to earn a spot at one of the biggest tournaments of the year. 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