Unveiling the Titans of DOTA 2: The Battle for Glory Begins at Wallachia: Season #1
Bucharest, Romania - March 11, 2024 - PGL is excited to unveil the inaugural season of DOTA 2 Wallachia: Season #1. We're here to share the format, the links for the qualifiers, and the 10 invited teams.
Invited Powerhouses and Qualification Process
PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia: Season #1 has officially invited 10 of the world's most prestigious teams to compete in the tournament. The lineup includes:
- Team Liquid
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Falcons
- Team Secret
- BetBoom Team
- Team Spirit
- Xtreme Gaming
- HEROIC
- Shopify Rebellion
- Aurora
These teams will be joined by 6 more squads, determined through a qualification process involving open and closed qualifiers. Including qualifiers ensures a blend of established giants and emerging talents in the DOTA 2 scene, making for a dynamic and unpredictable competition.
The Registrations for Open Qualifiers are now live
North America
South America
Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
China
Format
DOTA 2 Wallachia: Season #1 is divided into two main stages: the Group Stage and the Playoffs.
Group Stage Format
The Group Stage will feature a 16-team Swiss format, with the 10 invited teams directly seeded into the competition. They will be joined by 6 teams from the open and closed qualifiers. This stage is critical, as only the top 8 teams will advance to the Playoffs.
Playoffs
The Playoffs will host the top 8 teams from the Group Stage to enter a fierce double-elimination bracket. This format ensures that every match is pivotal as teams fight for survival and vie for the title.
All matches are BO3.
The Grand Final is BO5.
PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia: Season #1 is scheduled in Bucharest, Romania, from May 10th to 19th, 2024. The event has a prize pool of $1 million.