The closed qualifier for the CIS Minor is set to start with 16 teams ready to lock horns for eight spots in the next stage of the Major cycle.

Half of the teams participating in the closed qualifier were invited, while the other half came from four open qualifiers, the last of which came to a close on May 27.

The 16 participants have now been matched to their opponents in the first round of the best-of-three, Swiss format, which will produce eight teams advancing to the CIS Minor, taking place in London on July 10-13.

HellRaisers are one of the main favorites of the CIS closed qualifier

The closed qualifier will be played from June 1-3. The first round starts at 17:00 , with the following matchups:

Friday, June 1
17:00	HellRaisers	vs. 5balls
17:00	AVANGAR	vs. FLuffy Gangsters
17:00	FlipSid3	vs. eL'quvet
17:00	Spirit	vs. DreamEaters
20:00	pro100	vs. Syman
20:00	EPG	vs. HOLLYWOOD
20:00	FORZE	vs. RUNUP
20:00	Nemiga	vs. Atlants