The first stage of the PGL Wallachia Dota 2 tournament has concluded, revealing the eight teams that will continue their journey in the playoffs. This tournament, the first major Dota 2 event of the year by PGL, features a prize pool of one million dollars. South America’s BOOM Esports secured the last spot for the next round in an intense battle.
Qualified Teams
The teams that have advanced to the playoffs are:
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
- Xtreme Gaming
- Aurora
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Spirit
- G2 x IG
- BOOM Esports
Unfortunately, the South American team HEROIC was eliminated on the third day of the competition.
🎮We've got four fantastic series lined up in Winner Bracket Round 1!
📆 Tomorrow!
🔥 Stay tuned!#PGLWALLACHIA pic.twitter.com/bvWiY52ZbI— PGL DOTA 2 (@pgldota2) May 15, 2024
Early Qualifiers and Standout Performances
- Xtreme Gaming and Team Falcons were the first to secure their places in the next phase. Despite participating with a stand-in (Leon “Nine” Kirilin replacing Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak due to visa issues), Team Falcons continues to demonstrate their strength.
- BOOM Esports, G2 x IG, and Team Liquid were the last to advance. BOOM Esports clinched their spot after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shopify Rebellion. Arteezy’s performance on Faceless Void in the third game was lackluster, while the Peruvian player Pakazs showcased his high skill level, giving hope to South American fans.
Playoff Format and Schedule
The playoffs will follow a double-elimination format with all matches being best-of-three (BO3), except for the grand final, which will be a best-of-five (BO5).
Playoff Matchups
- Team Falcons vs. Team Liquid
- Xtreme Gaming vs. Aurora
- Gaimin Gladiators vs. Team Spirit
- G2 x IG vs. BOOM Esports
Tournament Details
- Location: PGL Offices, Bucharest, Romania
- Date: Playoffs begin on May 16, 2024
- Format: Double-elimination, BO3 matches, BO5 grand final
Future of PGL Wallachia
PGL Wallachia #1 is just the beginning of a series of tournaments announced by PGL, with competitions set to continue until 2026.
🎮 Team Spirit is advancing to Winners Bracket Round 2 after a solid series win against Aurora! 🔥 #PGLWALLACHIA pic.twitter.com/21Ou5VKwVH
— PGL DOTA 2 (@pgldota2) May 16, 2024
Final Thoughts
The PGL Wallachia tournament has set the stage for an exciting series of playoffs with top-tier teams vying for the championship. With a significant prize pool and intense competition, fans are in for a treat as they witness high-level Dota 2 gameplay.
Whether you’re rooting for the established powerhouses like Team Liquid and Xtreme Gaming or the underdogs like BOOM Esports, this tournament promises unforgettable moments and thrilling matches.