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Worlds 2016: Quarterfinals Survival Guide

Riot·10/11/2016, 12:47:28 PM·0 votes·10,605 views

TL;DR:

  • Quarterfinals takes place on October 13-16 at the Chicago Theatre.  
  • The Quarterfinals schedule is Oct 13: SSG vs. C9, Oct 14: SKT vs. RNG, Oct 15: ROX vs. EDG, and Oct 16: H2K vs. ANX. 
  • We’ll be hosting viewing parties at Millennium Park on October 15-16 (NOT 13-14).
  • Doors open at 4:00 PM local time (Central Time) and games begin at 5:00 PM local time.

Good-bye, Groups! Quarters, here we come! From the original 16 teams, only 8 teams remain in contention for the Summoner’s Cup at the beginning of the Knockout Stage with Quarterfinals.

Here’s everything you need to know about attending Quarters in Chicago:

Getting There

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Where is The Chicago Theatre?

The Chicago Theatre is located at 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601.

Click here for directions and parking information.

Where do I pick up tickets?

Fans may pick up tickets at the Box Office.

What To Do

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When should I show up?

Doors open at 4:00 PM local time (CDT) on October 13 - October 16.

When does the event start?

The event begins at 5:00 PM local time (CDT) on October 13 - October 16 and games will immediately follow the pre-show analysis.

What will be happening before the event?

We’ll have a variety of pre-show activities inside the venue including photo ops, temporary tattoos, and more.

Will the Riftwalk be on-site?

Unfortunately, we've had to change our initial plans for the community experience in Chicago, and the Riftwalk won't be present at Quarterfinals.

We’ll instead be hosting weekend Quarterfinals Viewing Parties at Millennium Park on October 15-16.  No ticket needed for the viewing parties, but the show is first come, first served, so arrive early! Keep an eye on the Facebook event for any last minute updates.

Who is participating at Quarterfinals? What games are being played?

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For the rebroadcast schedule or Knockout Stage bracket, head over to our Worlds 2016 schedule page.

What To Bring

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Can I bring a camera? Can I take photos / videos at the event?

We encourage photos and videos from your seat but leave monopods, professional lenses, selfie sticks, tripods, and large rigs at home. Generally, anything that can block the view or disrupt the experience of the others around you is a no-go.

Any photos taken are for personal use only and may not be sold, licensed or distributed.

What items are not allowed inside the venue?

Anything that can distract the players or interrupt the event will not be allowed in the venue including air horns, vuvuzelas, beach balls, laser pointers, etc. All final decisions on items entering the facility shall be at the sole discretion of Riot, event security, and the local police department.

Will there be swag at the event?

Yes, we will be tossing out swag before and after each match.

Will there be food and alcohol for sale during the event?

Yes, concessions and alcohol will be available.

Is re-entry available?

Once you exit the venue, you cannot re-enter.

Can I bring my own food / drink?

Outside food is not allowed inside the venue.

Where can I smoke?

There are designated smoking areas outside of the venue, you must retain your ticket for admittance back into the building.

Can I bring a purse or backpack?

Smaller purses are permitted into the auditorium.  Please note that backpacks and other large bags are not permitted into the auditorium. For the comfort, safety and security of all patrons, all such items must be checked for $2 per item at Coat Check.

All bags are subject to search before being allowed into The Chicago Theatre.

Are signs and banners allowed? Will there be a place where I can make my own?

Signs and banners are allowed as long as they do not exceed 22x 28 (standard poster board) and do not obstruct other attendees. Guests whose signs or banners frequently obstruct others will be asked to put them away by event staff. All signs are subject to review by event staff and any signs that are deemed offensive or inappropriate will be confiscated and not returned.

Is there a coat check? Can I check my bags or luggage?

Yes, there’s a Coat Check. Coats and bags may be checked for $2 per item.  All bags are subject to search before being allowed into the building.

My friend wants to come now, can I still get tickets?

Unfortunately, tickets are sold out. We recommend that your friend check out our weekend Quarterfinals viewing parties on October 15-16, doors open at 4:00 PM, simulcast starts at 5:00 PM, closes when matches end.  No ticket needed, but the show is first come, first served, so arrive early!

Knockout Stage + Stakes

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What’s the Knockout Stage?

The Knockout Stage is the second part of the 2016 World Championship. It’s made up of the Quarterfinals in Chicago, Semifinals in New York City, and Finals in Los Angeles.

At the Knockout Stage, the tournament moves to Best of 5, single elimination bracket that was drawn based on the Group Stage results.

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How did teams qualify for the Knockout Stage?

The top two teams from each group during the Group Stage in San Francisco advanced to the Knockout Stage.

Teams are fighting not only to advance but also for seeding in the Knockout Stage as second seed teams will have to face-off against first seed teams from another group.

What’s on the line at Quarterfinals?

Teams are fighting to make it one step closer to the Summoner’s Cup and if a team loses a series, they’ll be eliminated from Worlds.  

Only four teams will advance to Semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  

How was the Knockout Stage bracket decided again?

The Knockout Stage was decided live after Group Stage concluded on Sunday, October 9. Watch the VOD of the live show here.

Community Events: Weekend Viewing Parties

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What are the days of the Quarterfinals Viewing Parties?

The viewing parties will only be on October 15-16 (NOT 13-14).

Where are the Quarterfinals Viewing Parties?

Viewing Parties will be at Millennium Park just down the street from Quarterfinal matches at The Chicago Theatre.

What are the hours for the Quarterfinals Viewing Parties?

On October 15-16, doors open at 4:00 PM CDT, simulcast starts at 5:00 PM CDT, closes when matches end.

Do I need a ticket for the Viewing Parties?

No ticket needed, but the show is first come, first served, so arrive early! We also recommend that you keep an eye on the Facebook event for any last minute updates.

 

Cosplay

 

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Is there a cosplay entrance?

No, all cosplayers will enter through the main doors.

What is the cosplay policy?

Worlds 2016 - Quarterfinals Cosplay Rules:

  • All final decisions on costumes entering the facility shall be at the sole discretion of event staff, security, and the the local police department.
  • Your costume must be not be wider than 4 feet across, longer than 6 feet, or taller than 8 feet. Additionally, you must be able to easily maneuver your costume over stairs or ramps unassisted. You must also be able to sit in your seat while wearing your costume. There is no re-entry policy so if you leave to take off your costume, you will not be able to return to the venue.
  • You must have unobstructed vision at all times (i.e., must not need to remove a piece of your costume in order to see).
  • Armor cannot pose a threat to others by way of sharpened metal edges, spikes, or bladed surfaces.
  • All swords or bladed weapons must be blunt-edged and cannot have a sharpened edge (no metallic or predominantly wooden weapons). No weapon may be sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure, or heavy enough to create a threatening club.Note: Worbla will be permitted, pending that it follows the above weapon restrictions.
  • You may not bring firearms of any kind including air guns or cap guns, as well as any replica weapon (i.e., facsimiles or realistic versions of real-world weapons). Any firearm must be clearly of prop nature, and cosplayers will be responsible for proving that any potential firearm is non-dischargeable.
  • Any bow-type weapons must be unstrung or strung with a low-tensile thread. All prop arrows must have non-metal, blunted tips.
  • You may not include liquids, gels, or other substances which could cause a mess. (This will be at the discretion of  local police department, event security, Riot, and/or event staff).
  • You may not use smoke effects, fire, explosives, or any other environmental hazard in any capacity.
  • You may display your prop weapons only as costume pieces. Do not swing or brandish your prop in any way that could be considered unsafe or threatening.
  • You may pose with a prop in a brandishing manner, so long as no reasonable person would interpret for anything other than dramatic effect. Event staff, security, or management may stop you at their sole discretion.
  • All attendees who have prop weapons need to be verified and inspected by event security or local authorities when they arrive. Attendees whose costume weapons have been approved will be tagged and cataloged.

As a final note, everyone attending Worlds 2016 will need to have a ticket in order to enter the event. If you have any additional cosplay questions, reach out to Jynx (@RiotJynx) on Twitter.

If you have any additional questions about Quarterfinals, let us know in the comments or head over the The Chicago Theatre FAQ.

 

15 Comments

Fuzypanda9210/11/2016, 11:40:31 PM2 votes

Going as Dryad Soraka can't wait to see you all there Soraka

TheSequelsRBad10/11/2016, 2:04:17 PM2 votes

AWWWWW, no more beach balls, feelsbadman.

CorndogAddict10/11/2016, 8:41:05 PM1 votes

Does a drawstring bag to carry insulin count as a backpack?

skyfall366510/11/2016, 8:54:53 PM1 votes

Do we need to print our tickets or is having the TicketMaster pass in Apple Wallet acceptable?

Romanstandrd10/11/2016, 10:03:29 PM1 votes

I am so pysched to see the cosplay!

SDhrek10/12/2016, 1:33:15 AM1 votes

༼ つ ◕◕ ༽つ C9 TAKE MY ENERGY ༼ つ ◕◕ ༽つ

AlexanderMagnusI10/12/2016, 4:20:12 PM1 votes

I'm calling it now, C9 vs SKT finals. I'm also calling #C9WIN right here, right now, Step 6 of Hai's plan is in full swing.

doroelexplorador10/13/2016, 5:08:31 PM1 votes

Do the doors ever close? I'm coming in an hour late since I'm taking a bus from my university and wanted to make sure I can still get in.

US Senator10/14/2016, 6:20:49 PM1 votes

Where are the community activities outside of the games? Anything going on outside of the viewing parties at Millenium Park? Fan meet-ups? Where do people go to find such community activities? We ran into some fans on Navy Pier and in Millenium Park because they had on LOL gear. Would be great to meet up with more.

TmwKUXE3SL10/14/2016, 7:29:12 PM1 votes

Will there be a place to buy league merch?

FAegon10/16/2016, 9:27:52 PM1 votes

Nice way to not announce a change your policy about homemade signs, or just lie about it. Went Saturday(EDG vs ROX) and homemade signs were allowed, even light up eletronic signs were allowed in the theatre. Now, I'm here Sunday for ANX vs H2K, and told at the door to get rid of my sign that I brought. A lot of people worked really hard on some and it's incredibly unprofessional for an organization, like Riot, to treat their fans like this without prior warning. If it's a venue issue, I could understand, but at least announce it and admit that you guys, Riot Games, royally fucked up when settling for the Chicago Theatre. So many better venues around and it's disappointing to see Riot to make such a glaring mistake and act like nothing is awry.

CaptJayceSparrow10/11/2016, 8:10:45 PM1 votes

No Rift walk? D': </3