Riyadh Masters 2024 Closed Qualifiers: Livestream, Schedule, Results

The annual Riyadh Masters, part of the ESL Pro Tour (EPT), is now hosting its qualifier rounds. Seven regions will compete in this $5 million qualifier to attend the main tournament in Saudi Arabia, which will offer another $5 million in total prize money. Below, find the schedule (with updated winners) and all teams participating in the Riyadh Masters Closed Qualifiers!

Qualified Teams So Far: 

• Aurora - SEA;
• Blacklist International - SEA;
• Virtus.pro - EEU;
• G2.iG - CN;
• Nouns - NA;

Riyadh Masters Qualifiers: Dates and Schedule 

From May 31 until June 4, the Riyadh Masters Qualifiers will take place across seven regions: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and North Africa, China, Southeast Asia, North America, and South America. Here are the specific dates for the regional qualifiers:

• Western Europe (WEU): June 2 - 4
• Eastern Europe (EEU): May 31 - June 2
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA): June 3 - 4
• China (CN): June 2 - 4
• Southeast Asia (SEA): May 31 - June 2
• North America (NA): June 1 - 2
• South America (SA): June 2 - 4

Riyadh Masters Qualifiers: Slots Per Region

While eight teams are already confirmed, twelve more teams will qualify via the Riyadh Masters Regional Closed Qualifiers. The slot distribution is as follows:

• China: 3 slots;
• Western Europe: 2 slots;
• Southeast Asia: 2 slots;
• South America: 2 slots;
• Eastern Europe: 1 slot;
• North America: 1 slot;
• Middle East and North Africa: 1 slot;

Riyadh Masters 2024 Closed Qualifiers: Participating Teams

Western Europe (WEU) [2 slots]:

• Team Secret;
• Entity;
• MOUZ;
• NAVI Junior;
• Dandelions;
• Rest Farmers Acquired by Twisted Minds;
• Dragon Esports (OQ);
• Just Better (OQ);

Eastern Europe (EEU) [1 slot]:

• Virtus.pro [WINNER];
• NAVI;
• 1win;
• L1GA TEAM;
• Nemiga Gaming;
• Yellow Submarine;
• SIBE Team;
• NextUp;

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) [1 slot]:

• PSG Quest;
• Nigma Galaxy;
• Night Pulse (OQ);
• Elevate Gaming (OQ);

China (CN) [3 slots]:

• G2.iG [WINNER];
• Azure Ray;
• LGD Gaming;
• Team Zero;
• KEV;
• Spiky Gaming;
• Dark Horse (OQ);
• Team Bright (OQ);

Southeast Asia (SEA) [2 slots]:

• Aurora [WINNER];
• Talon Esports;
• Blacklist International [RUNNER UP];
• Neon Esports;
• Execration;
• Bleed Esports;
• IHC Esports;
• TNC Predator (OQ);

North America (NA) [1 slot]:

• Shopify Rebellion;
• Nouns [WINNER];
• 4 Amigos (OQ);
• Apex Legacy (OQ);

South America (SA) [2 slots]:

• HEROIC;
• BOOM Esports;
• Beastcoast;
• Midas Club;
• Cuyes Esports;
• Lava Esports;
• Bstrd Munchen (OQ);
• Leviatan (OQ);

Riyadh Masters to Occur as Part of the Esports World Cup

The annual Riyadh Masters is familiar to Dota 2 fans, known for its impressive prize pools. This year, it is hosted as part of the massive Esports World Cup, a multi-title event featuring more than a dozen esports competitions over a month. While many games have substantial prize pools, Dota 2 boasts the largest, offering $5 million at the event and an additional $5 million for the qualifiers.

Confirmed Teams for Riyadh Masters:

• Team Falcons;
• BetBoom Team;
• Gaimin Gladiators;
• Xtreme Gaming;
• Tundra Esports;
• Team Liquid;
• OG;
• Team Spirit;
• Event Details:

Dates: July 4 to 21

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Total Prize Pool: $5 million at the event + $5 million for qualifiers