In a Swiss system tournament with 16 teams, each team will play up to three games in the group stage, but to qualify for the upper league playoffs, a team must win at least three matches. This could be achieved with a record of 3 wins and 0 losses, 3 wins and 1 loss, or 3 wins and 2 losses, depending on the outcomes of the team's matches.
The initial pairings will be determined randomly for the first round, and then teams will be paired against opponents with the same or similar records in subsequent rounds. This helps to ensure that teams are matched against opponents of similar skill levels throughout the event.
After the group stage, the top eight teams with the best records (including at least 3 wins) will advance to the upper league playoffs, while the bottom eight teams will play in the lower league playoffs. In the playoffs, teams will be matched against opponents with the same or similar records, based on their performance in the group stage. The group stage results will be used to determine the matchups in the playoffs to ensure fair and balanced competition.
The Swiss system is designed to provide a balanced and fair tournament experience, ensuring that teams are matched against opponents of similar skill levels throughout the event. This helps to prevent any one team from having an unfair advantage or disadvantage due to the luck of the draw.[/font]