Updated: October 14
The future of DOTA 2 esports is in safe hands! Third-party organizers like PGL have stepped up to the plate to produce quality tournaments to keep fans entertained in the quieter months following The International in September.
After the phenomenal success of PGL Wallachia's inaugural season, the Tier-2 league is back again with its second season, beginning on October 4, 2024. Team Spirit won the maiden title against Xtreme Gaming, but with neither of these teams playing again this time around, anything is possible!
Season 2 promises even more excitement under the aegis of PGL, with sixteen top teams from around the globe competing for a share of the $1M prize pool. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about PGL Wallachia S2, including the schedule, updated standings, and available streams.
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The format for Season 2 replicates PGL Wallachia Season 1, kicking off with a Group Stage clash between all sixteen teams. All matches in the Group Stage are played as a best-of-three (Bo3) series. Only the top eight teams advance to the Playoffs, while the remaining teams will be sent home packing.
The Playoffs will feature an exciting double-elimination bracket format, giving the teams that lose a second chance before crashing out of the competition. All matches will be Bo3, except the Grand Final, which will be Bo5.
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For PGL Wallachia S2, eleven elite teams receive direct invitations from PGL, joined by five teams emerging from the Open and Closed Qualifiers held in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, China, North America, and South America.
Some teams have dropped out of the competition, including the reigning PGL Wallachia champion Team Spirit. Other former participants include Xtreme Gaming, Team Liquid, Cloud9, PSG Quest, and Blacklist International.
Here are all the invited teams competing in PGL Wallachia and their confirmed player rosters after they were officially revealed on September 30.
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PGL Wallachia S2 kicks off on October 4 with Round 1 of the Group Stage. All times listed below will be in BST, and match winners will be in bold.
# | Team Name | Match Record |
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1 | HEROIC | 3-0 |
1 | Team Falcons | 3-0 |
3 | Tundra Esports | 3-1 |
3 | AVULUS | 3-1 |
3 | Natus Vincere | 3-1 |
6 | beastcoast | 3-2 |
6 | nouns | 3-2 |
6 | Infinity | 3-2 |
9 | Alliance | 2-3 |
9 | Azure Ray | 2-3 |
9 | Invictus Gaming | 2-3 |
12 | MOUZ | 1-3 |
12 | L1GA Team | 1-3 |
12 | Nigma Galaxy | 1-3 |
15 | Apex Genesis | 0-3 |
15 | Team Waska | 0-3 |
The Playoffs commence on October 10 once the eight competing teams have earned their slots in the Group Stage. As with the previous stage, all times will be in BST and match winners will be highlighted in bold.
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The tournament will be held online at the PGL Studios in Bucharest, Romania. At least two matches will be played simultaneously during the Group Stage, with a primary and secondary Twitch stream available. The primary channel will host all Playoffs matches.
For international DOTA 2 fans, there are plenty of live streams to accommodate multiple languages and regions.
Place | Team(s) | Prize Money |
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1st | HEROIC | $300,000 |
2nd | Team Falcons | $175,000 |
3rd | Tundra Esports | $120,000 |
4th | Natus Vincere | $80,000 |
5th - 6th | nouns, beastcoast | $60,000 |
7th - 8th | Infinity, AVULUS | $40,000 |
9th - 11th | Alliance, Azure Ray, Invictus Gaming | $20,000 |
12th - 14th | L1GA Team, MOUZ, Nigma Galaxy | $15,000 |
15th - 16th | Apex Genesis, Team Waska | $10,000 |
That's all the information we have on PGL Wallachia Season 2, set to begin on October 4, 2024. If anything changes between now and when the tournament starts, like teams dropping out or schedule updates, we'll refresh this article accordingly.
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