The LCS Proving Grounds Circuit Qualifier (PGCQ) is a North American amateur tournament to determine the teams that will play in the LCS Proving Grounds. 16 teams will participate. Teams are placed into four groups they will play a GSL format bracket. All matches are best of three. Top 2 teams from each group advance the Bracket Stage. Bracket Stage will be single elimination. Quarterfinals and semifinals are best of three but the Finals will be best of five.