October 9th - 10th, The Theater at Madison Square Garden

The Date

ESL One New York will take place on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th of October. The event will start at 11:00AM / 11:00h (EDT, GMT-4) and end at 11:00PM / 23:00h on Thursday and 9:00PM / 21:00h on Friday.

The Game: Dota 2

With almost eight million players each month, Dota 2 is one of the most popular games in the world. Fans do not only play the game themselves but also watch the best in the world compete for thousands of dollars.

The Theater

Madison Square Garden Theater, usually host to stars such as Jennifer Hudson and Bryan Adams, will host ESL One New York come October. The first event of its kind to grace the stage in the iconic American theater, ESL One hopes to pave the way for more exciting eSports action in years to come.

The Prize Pool

ESL One New York’s $100,000 USD prize pool is increasing daily thanks to community contribution. For every ESL One New York DotaTV ticket bought $1.25 USD is added to the ESL One New York prize pool. Current Prize Pool: $100,000 USD.

The Championship

The title of ESL One champion isn't just any title. Raising the ESL One trophy in front of thousands of fans as they chant your name is an achievement for any team skilled enough to do so. Who will be raising it in New York?

The secret Shop

The Secret Shop: No Dota 2 event would be complete without a secret shop! ESL One New York will feature a secret shop where you be able to purchase all the latest goodies and merchandise for all your Dota 2 needs! Next to the secret shop ESL will have their own shop available, where you will be able to purchase both team and ESL merchandise.

Be part of it!