While Tier 1 tournaments take a brief break, the lower tiers are buzzing with excitement. After Team Falcons' stunning victory at ESL One Birmingham 2024, keep an eye out for rising talents in Tier 3 and 4 events.
With PGL Wallachia Season 1 kicking off next week, this week offers a prime opportunity to catch up on Tier 3 and 4 action. Here's what's on the agenda:
- April Madness: Dota 2 Championship: This online event, spanning SEA and China, promises intense competition from April 28 to May 13, with eight teams vying for a $20,000 prize pool.
- European Pro League Season 18: Starting April 29, twelve teams from Europe and CIS will battle it out for a piece of the $20,000 prize pool. The championship unfolds on May 12, featuring renowned teams like NAVI, Rest Farmers, MOUZ, B8, and Win1.
- RES Regional Series: LATAM #2: With the playoffs commencing on May 2, this South American event promises thrilling matches as six teams compete for a $50,000 prize pool.
- Kobolds Rave 2: Concluding on May 9, this SEA/CN tournament heats up with playoffs starting on May 4. Featuring a $90,000 prize pool, it boasts an array of standout players.
As Tier 1 tournaments resume next week, follow the action from the lower tiers to witness emerging talents before they hit the big leagues.
Looking ahead to PGL Wallachia Season 1:
PGL sets the stage for an epic showdown from May 10 to 16 in Bucharest, Romania. With 16 teams battling it out in a modified "Swiss System" group stage, followed by playoffs featuring a double elimination bracket, the stage is set for an intense best-of-three series. The grand finals promise a thrilling best-of-five battle for the championship title.