The Dota 2 teams in different regions are still in their respective group stages to get that coveted slot for the first major of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021. Well, ONE Esports has confirmed that the first major is going to be in Singapore. This tournament is being organized in partnership with PGL.
It’s not that surprising, however, considering that it was supposed to be the last stop of the previous DPC season. Today, we take a closer look at the Singapore Major and how it plays out.
The SG Major
The Singapore Major isn’t only the first Major of the DPC 2021 but it’s also going to be broadcasted in 4K at 60 FPS. Now that’s an exciting tournament to look forward to.
There are 18 teams from different regions that will fight for the largest share of the $500,000 prize pool and 2700 Pro Circuit Points. Matches start March 27 with the Grand Final scheduled on April 4.
Team Composition
One big difference in the new DPC season is the format. While the teams are taken from several regions, they’re not joining the tournament at the same level. Here’s how they’re divided:
- Europe (four spots)
- 1st Place: Major Playoffs
- 2nd Place: Major Group Stage
- 3rd Place: Major Wild Card
- 4th Place: Major Wild Card
- CIS (three spots)
- 1st Place: Major Playoffs
- 2nd Place: Major Group Stage
- 3rd Place: Major Wild Card
- North America (two spots)
- 1st Place: Major Playoffs
- 2nd Place: Major Group Stage
- South America (two spots)
- 1st Place: Major Playoffs
- 2nd Place: Major Group Stage
- China (four spots)
- 1st Place: Major Playoffs
- 2nd Place: Major Group Stage
- 3rd Place: Major Wild Card
- 4th Place: Major Wild Card
- Southeast Asia (three spots)
- 1st Place: Major Playoffs
- 2nd Place: Major Group Stage
- 3rd Place: Major Wild Card
Tournament Format
The tournament starts with the Wild Card matches. Six teams play a single round robin with all matches played in Bo2. After that, the top two teams move to the Group Stage and the rest are eliminated.
In Group Stage, eight teams battle in a single round robin format with matches also in Bo2. Then, the top two teams move to the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs with the third to sixth place teams advancing to the Lower Bracket. The last two teams are eliminated.
There are still no details on how the seeding is done for the Playoffs but it will be a double-elimination bracket.
Get the Merch
No confirmation yet if the tournament is going to have a live audience. However, fans around the world can join the action with the exclusive Dota 2 merchandise. See all the offers here.
So what about you? Excited yet for this tournament?
