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England were originally due to take part in the Division B competition[1][2][4] but ultimately did not fulfil their fixtures due to undisclosed reasons.[7]
The following were presented after the conclusion of the final day's matches of the respective divisions.[7][8] Individual awards apply to Division A only.
Matches are listed as local time in Batumi, GET (UTC+4) and are those scheduled; actual kick-off times may somewhat differ.
All matches took place at a purpose-built arena at Batumi Boulevard with a capacity of 1,300.[9]
The stage was a designated Division B event. However, its full title was the EBSL Georgia 2024 - Division B / Batumi International Cup, as for the first time in an EBSL stage, guest nations participated. These were the national teams of Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, the latter three being members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).[10]
Beginning with a group phase, the teams were split into one group comprising the Division B member teams, and a second "invitees" group composed of the guest nations. As the exclusive Division B phase of the stage, the winners of the Division B group earnt promotion to Division A.[11] At the end of the group phase, the teams progressed to the knockout stage to determine the stage winners and other placings.
England, having withdrawn from stage 1, were originally re-entered into this stage as a Division B team. However, they withdrew again for undisclosed reasons before the publication of the final fixture list.[12]
Matches are listed as local time in Alghero, CEST (UTC+2) and are those scheduled; actual kick-off times may differ somewhat.
All matches take place at an arena on Lido San Giovanni Beach, with a capacity of 1,200.[19][20]
Note re. relegation play-offs
Three teams were due to play in the relegation play-offs, with the worst two being relegated. However, Lithuania and Romania both withdrew before the start of the event (the former due to participate in the relegation play-offs, and the latter having qualified for the Superfinal). Per the tournament regulations, teams withdrawing automatically suffer relegation to Division B. This therefore resolved the outcome of the two teams to be relegated this season, without the play-offs needing to take place.[21] Germany replaced Romania in the Superfinal.
Group stage
Draw
The draw to divide the teams into their respective groups took place on 3 September 2024.[22]