Dota 2 Records in 2024
In 2024, Dota 2 reaffirmed its status as the most lucrative eSports title, with over $23 million distributed across 85 tournaments. In comparison, the prize pool for the second-ranking game, Counter-Strike 2, reached $20 million, while League of Legends secured the fifth spot with $8.6 million.
Among eSports organizations, MENA Team Falcons emerged as the top contender, earning $7.2 million from 121 tournaments. Following them, Team Liquid secured second place with $5.4 million, and All Gamers rounded out the top three with $4.9 million.
However, despite these impressive financial achievements, The International 2024 did not rank among the top 10 tournaments in terms of peak viewership, falling behind other events in terms of popularity.
4Pirates Advance to Closed Qualifiers for FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025
While larger teams are reflecting on their earnings, smaller squads are preparing for upcoming competitions. Team 4Pirates has triumphed in the Last Chance Qualifier, defeating Blue Submarine to secure a spot in the closed qualifiers for FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 in Eastern Europe.
4Pirates Roster:
- Roman "Otaker" Aliullov
- Vsevolod "nattynarwhal_" Pelekh
- Ivan "mister moral" Ilyichev
- Alexander "ariel" Kolyasev
- Anton "PERDAN4IK" Suslov
The closed qualifiers are set to take place online from December 23 to 27, featuring eight teams vying for a place in the tournament's main stage.