The KODE5 2009 Denmark qualifier is set to commence over the weekend of April 18th-19th in Copenhagen. Originally planned with 8 teams starting directly from the quarterfinals, it has now expanded to 12 teams divided into 4 groups. The strong Swedish team Begrip registered for the competition but announced their withdrawal just before the event. The group stage will begin at 18:00 Beijing time on Saturday, April 18th, with the champion to be determined the following day. The winner will advance to the KODE5 World Finals taking place in Moscow on May 9th-10th.