Prepare to witness the pinnacle of competitive Dota 2 at ESL One Birmingham 2024, set to take place from April 22 – 28. This prestigious ESL event marks a crucial point in the competitive season, offering teams not only a chance to snatch a portion of the $1,000,000 prize pool but also to earn points for the ESL Pro Tour (EPT), potentially securing their path to the Riyadh Masters 2024 and The International.
With a blend of invited and regional-qualified teams, ESL One Birmingham 2024 promises a thrilling competition.
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The tournament’s schedule is action-packed starting April 22, featuring top-tier teams from around the globe clashing for dominance in ESL One Birmingham 2024. The official matches will be streaming on the ESL Dota 2 Twitch channel throughout the schedule.
As always, ESL One Birmingham follows a compelling and standard tournament format, splitting the group stage into two single round-robin groups of six teams each, with matches played in a best-of-two format. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the upper bracket of the Playoffs, while the third and fourth place teams will enter the lower bracket. Teams finishing below fourth will be eliminated.
The Playoffs will feature a double-elimination bracket, with most matches played in a best-of-three format, leading up to a grand final played as a best-of-five.
ESL One Birmingham 2024 showcases a diverse mix of teams. From the ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Leaderboard, teams such as:
Additionally, regional qualifiers have introduced formidable contenders, enriching the tournament with various playstyles and strategies from different regions:
Even amongst the participants, there are fan favorites in this edition of ESL One Birmingham. Teams like Team Falcons, BetBoom Team, and Xtreme Gaming are entering the tournament as favorites, thanks to their impressive track records at major competitions, such as the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 and Elite League. These teams have consistently demonstrated skill, especially Team Falcons, the consecutive champion in recent 2024 season’s tournaments, positioning them as top contenders for the title.
ESL One Birmingham 2024 sees the return of seasoned teams such as Gaimin Gladiators, Team Liquid, and Shopify Rebellion. They’re all eager to reassert their dominance in the competitive Dota 2 scene. Gaimin and Liquid have long been formidable opponents hailing from the Western European region, but Team Falcons is hording the spotlight recently.
Meanwhile, teams like Tundra Esports, Team OG, and G2.iG are regarded as the underdogs. Team OG with the charismatic two-time TI Champion, Sébastien “Ceb” Debs leading the squad, is optimistic about his new team’s strengths.
However, recent performances at the Elite League have highlighted struggles for Team Spirit, Talon Esports, and HEROIC, setting the stage for a tournament where reputations are on the line, and every match counts. Particularly, all eyes are on Team Spirit with their crippling performance that has gone downhill since their last championship victory at the International 2023.
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