A team is also eligible for the playoffs after attending at least three different meets of the regular season at any of the leagues in the country.
Eligible teams can choose one of the playoff locations.
At each of the NSL Americas Cup playoff events, the best three teams advance directly to the NSL Championship. No handicap system will be applied at the playoffs. Guest teams will be welcome at the events but can neither win the regional championship nor win a qualifying slot for the NSL Championship 2001. Angry Beez CaSL 4 Mr. SSL 2 Revillusion GLSL Qualification to the NSL Championship 2001 1.