The second phase of DreamLeague 24 has come to a close, and with the elimination of four teams, the top squads moving into the weekend finals are set. These teams are now poised to battle for the title in the first tournament of the EPT Season 3, marking the start of the journey to Riyadh Masters 2025.
The four teams advancing to the finals are:
- BB Team
- Team Spirit
- Parivision
- Team Falcons
In the upcoming Playoff Stage, each match will be a Best of 3 series, except for the Grand Final, which will be a Best of 5 showdown.
Source: ESL
Who Will Be the Champion?
All four teams have delivered captivating performances throughout the tournament, with thrilling games right up to the final day. Team Spirit, for instance, pulled off a remarkable comeback against Parivision in a tiebreaker match, adding to the tournament’s suspense.
However, one team has truly stood out during DreamLeague 24: BB Team.
The CIS squad had a challenging start in Phase 1, where the Best of 2 format didn’t quite play to their strengths, resulting in four draws across the seven series they played. But when Phase 2 switched to a Best of 3 format, BB Team quickly established itself as the dominant force, losing only one series to Tundra Esports and finishing at the top of the standings. This performance earned them an additional 300 points in the EPT Rankings.
BB Team is no stranger to entering tournaments as favorites, but this time they arrive with a revitalized roster, featuring some of the most skilled players across multiple roles. Notably, Pure, who has risen to prominence as one of the year’s top carries since The International 2024, continues to play a central role in the team’s success.
Qualified Teams for ESL One Bangkok 2024
DreamLeague 24 isn’t just the starting point on the road to Riyadh; it’s also crucial for securing a spot in ESL One Bangkok 2024.
The top four teams in the EPT Rankings receive direct invitations to the ESL One Bangkok, set to take place in Asia later this year. As the first event contributing to the EPT Rankings, DreamLeague 24 gives the four playoff teams an early advantage, allowing them to bypass the rigorous qualifiers and start with a slight lead in points on their journey to the Riyadh Masters.
Here’s how the EPT Rankings look as the DreamLeague 24 Playoffs approach:
Source: Liquipedia
The battle for these rankings not only reflects each team’s skill but also grants them an edge as they look to cement their place on the international stage in the road to Saudi Arabia