The first round matchups for the European Minor closed qualifier, that will be played on May 18-19, have been drawn.

The European Minor closed qualifier will feature 16 teams, eight invited ones and eight that earned their spot through one of the four open qualifiers.

The qualifier will use the Swiss format, with the eight best teams earning a spot at the European Minor that is scheduled for June 15-18.

NiP's first round opponent will be iGame.com

Envy have gotten what looks like the easiest draw on paper as they will be facing passions, while the likes of Space Soldiers and Epsilon won't have an easy time against their first round opponents Tricked and PENTA.

The full first round bracket draw looks as follows:

HEROIC	vs. Outlaws
Ninjas in Pyjamas	vs. iGame.com
Envy	vs. passions
BIG	vs. North Academy
LDLC	vs. fnatic Academy
Kinguin	vs. Dignitas
Space Soldiers	vs. Tricked
Epsilon	vs. PENTA