Dota 2 competitive action is back! After a brief break, the highest level of Dota 2 esports returns with the much-anticipated FISSURE Universe Episode 4. This tournament, organized by FISSURE, will feature 16 teams from around the world, competing online in a high-stakes battle for supremacy.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this exciting event.
Participating Teams in FISSURE Universe Episode 4
A total of 16 teams will participate in this tournament, split between invited teams and qualified teams.
Invited Teams
- Team Spirit (CIS)
- Tundra Esports (WEU)
- PARIVISION (CIS)
- Team Liquid (WEU)
- Falcons (MENA)
- Aurora Gaming (CIS)
- Talon Esports (SEA)
- BetBoom (CIS)
Qualified Teams
- Night Pulse (WEU)
- Gladiators (WEU)
- 1Win (CIS)
- One Move (CIS)
- Team Tidebound (China)
- BOOM Esports (SEA)
- Wildcard (NA)
- M80 (SA)
Tournament Format
This marks the largest FISSURE Universe tournament to date, significantly expanding from previous editions. Due to the increase in participating teams, FISSURE has adopted the Swiss System format for this event.
Swiss System Format Overview
- All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
- Teams must win 3 series to advance to the Playoffs.
- Teams that lose 3 series are eliminated.
- A total of 8 teams will qualify for the Playoffs.
Source: Liquipedia
Playoff Format
- Double-elimination bracket.
- All matches are Best-of-3, except for the Grand Final.
- The Grand Final will be a Best-of-5 showdown.
- The winner takes home a $250,000 prize.
Source: Liquipedia
Day 1 Match Schedule & Betting Odds
The tournament kicks off with intense matchups. Here’s a look at the opening day’s fixtures and their respective betting odds:
- Team Liquid (1.06) vs Wildcard (8.5) – 10:00 AM
- Tidebound (1.12) vs One Move (5.75) – 10:00 AM
- BetBoom Team (1.23) vs BOOM (4.18) – 1:30 PM
- Gladiators (1.2) vs M80 (4.54) – 1:30 PM
- Falcons (1.08) vs 1Win (7.7) – 4:00 PM
- Team Spirit (1.32) vs Aurora Gaming (3.36) – 4:00 PM
- PARIVISION (1.11) vs Night Pulse (6.23) – 7:30 PM
- Tundra (1.29) vs Talon (3.54) – 7:30 PM
Where to Watch FISSURE Universe Episode 4
Fans can catch all the action live on FISSURE’s official streaming platforms:
The FISSURE Universe Episode 4 tournament promises high-intensity Dota 2 action featuring some of the world’s best teams. With a $250,000 prize pool, a Swiss System format, and double-elimination Playoffs, this event is shaping up to be a must-watch for all Dota 2 fans.
Make sure to tune in live and follow your favorite teams as they battle for supremacy in this highly competitive tournament.