{"id":32037,"date":"2023-08-24T21:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T01:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=32037"},"modified":"2023-08-24T21:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T01:54:01","slug":"dreamhack-dreamleague-returns-with-new-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/dreamhack-dreamleague-returns-with-new-format\/","title":{"rendered":"DreamHack DreamLeague returns with new format"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESL FACEIT Group, the prominent esports holding company, has revealed the return of Dota 2’s DreamHack DreamLeague<\/a> on September 18th, showcasing a fresh tournament format. <\/p>\n

In collaboration with Intel, this 21st edition of DreamLeague, sporting a prize pool of US$1 million, is set to unfold just ahead of The International 2023<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The condensed seven-day schedule accommodates the event within the busy 2023 Dota 2<\/a> esports calendar.<\/p>\n

DreamLeague Season 21 extends invitations to 12 competitive Dota 2 teams, including prominent names such as Evil Geniuses and Team Liquid. <\/p>\n

The tournament’s novel structure consists of two key stages: the novel Group Stage taking place from September 18th to 21st, and the ensuing Playoffs scheduled for September 21st to 24th.<\/p>\n

The Group Stage has undergone significant streamlining, condensing into two round-robin groups, each housing six teams. <\/p>\n

Following the group stage duels, two teams from each group will exit the competition. <\/p>\n

Notably, all Group Stage matches adopt a two-game series configuration, featuring consecutive Best-of-1 (BO1) matches.<\/p>\n

Subsequently, the eight advancing teams will engage in a fierce double-elimination showdown during the Playoffs. <\/p>\n

Here, all matches will adopt a Best-of-3 (BO3) format. The upper bracket will welcome four teams, with the remaining four battling it out in the lower bracket. <\/p>\n

The pinnacle of the tournament, the Grand Finals, will be a riveting Best-of-5 (BO5) contest, with the victors walking away with a substantial reward of US$300,000.<\/p>\n

DreamLeague holds a revered status as one of the longest-standing Dota 2 events, originating from DreamHack in 2013. <\/p>\n

In the present day, ESL<\/a> FACEIT Group has taken the reins of organizing the competition. <\/p>\n

The 2023 iteration of DreamLeague has been revamped to align seamlessly with the newly restructured ESL Pro Tour.<\/p>\n

Shane Clarke, the Director of Game Ecosystems \u2013 Dota 2 at ESL FACEIT Group, expressed his anticipation for the upcoming DreamLeague season.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the continuation of the ESL Pro Tour for Dota 2 and the distinctive online ambiance that DreamLeague delivers. <\/p>\n

Clarke emphasized the significance of Season 21, which unfolds on patch 7.34 and marks the final high-tier tournament preceding TI12 (The International 2023). <\/p>\n

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The DreamLeague you know and love is BACK with Season 21!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 $1,000,000 Prize Pool
\ud83c\udfc6 12 of the best #ESLProTour<\/a> teams
\ud83d\udd34 September 18th-24th
\u2694\ufe0f NEW format
\ud83e\udd29 SAME VIBES<\/p>\n

Join us to witness the \ud83d\udc3c PogChamp Pandas \ud83c\udfb6 in action once again (the dota will also be pretty good)! pic.twitter.com\/omCZ0QoQ0C<\/a><\/p>\n

— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) August 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n