The announcement of Riyadh Masters 2024 has taken place: details of the largest Dota 2 tournament
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Riyadh Masters 2024, one of the largest Dota 2 tournaments, will be part of the Esports World Cup event. The equivalent of the World Championship will take place in the summer of 2024 in the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The organizers announced this on the official event page on Facebook.
Participating Teams in Riyadh Masters 2024
It is reported that 8 direct invitations will be given to the top 8 teams that earn the most EPT points at ESL tournaments. The remaining slots will be determined through regional qualifiers, with a total of 20 teams participating from around the world. The next tournament where teams can earn the required points is DreamLeague Season 22, where participants will compete for 18,550 EPT points.
When Riyadh Masters 2024 Will Start
The official start date of Riyadh Masters 2024 has not been disclosed yet. However, it is known that the qualification rounds are scheduled for May-June, and the tournament itself is expected to start in July.
Prize Pool for Riyadh Masters 2024
The exact prize pool for Riyadh Masters 2024 is not known yet, but there are rumors that this year teams can expect record amounts. Some even mentioned an impressive figure of $50 million, but such rumors are not confirmed. However, last year the prize pool for Riyadh Masters 2024 was $15 million, significantly surpassing The International 2023.
Invitations to Riyadh Masters 2024
Only 8 teams will receive direct invitations to the championship, based on their positions in the EPT rankings. It is too early to say who will compete at Riyadh Masters 2024, as the situation may change, but the list of potential contenders currently looks like this.
List of possible participants in the Riyadh Masters 2024:
Gaimin Gladiators
BetBoom Team
Xtreme Gaming
Team Liquid
Team Spirit
G2.iG
Team Falcons
OG
It's worth noting that organizers will be paying six-figure sums to esports organizations, including those in Dota 2, as part of their support program. A total of 28 organizations worldwide will be eligible for these payments.
