Record-breaking viewership and Epic Final Highlight the Success of the Inaugural Tournament of the Wallachia series
Bucharest, Romania - May 20, 2024 - The first edition of the PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia concluded on Sunday, marking a thrilling end to ten days of LAN competition. The tournament culminated with three of the world's top teams—Team Spirit, Xtreme Gaming, and Falcons—battling for supremacy and a share of the $1 million prize pool. This event showcased high-level gameplay and captivated a massive audience, setting new viewership records for the 2023-2024 DOTA 2 season, with a peak viewership of 487,493.
In an intense Lower Bracket Final, Team Spirit emerged victorious over Falcons with a 2-1 win, earning their spot in the Final against Xtreme Gaming. The final series was epic, extending to five games before the reigning TI champions, Team Spirit, clinched the title.
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The event recorded a peak viewership of 487,493 during the fifth game of the Final, setting a new benchmark for DOTA 2 viewership this year. The PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia Season #1 has not only highlighted the high level of competition but also delivered one of the best series in this season's DOTA 2 calendar. The record-breaking audience numbers reflect the growing popularity and excitement surrounding DOTA 2.
PGL will host 7 more DOTA 2 events from 2024 to 2026. Here is the list:
- 2024 PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia Season #2 - October 1-13 | Qualifiers - August 9-17.
- 2025 PGL Tournament #1 - March 6-15 | Qualifiers - January 5-12.
- 2025 PGL Tournament #2 - April 18-27 | Qualifiers - February 1-8.
- 2025 PGL Tournament #3 - November 10-23 | Qualifiers - September 21-28.
- 2026 PGL Tournament #1 - March 6-15 | Qualifiers - January 4-11.
- 2026 PGL Tournament #2 - April 17-26 | Qualifier - March 22-29.
- 2026 PGL Tournament #3 - November 6-15 | Qualifier - September 27 - October 4.