This is the ESL Pro Tour for Dota 2, a new circuit of third-party international leagues and events, bringing more money to the players, and more top quality Dota to fans all around the world, starting with DreamLeague Season 19 in April!
To end each season on a high, teams that qualify will be invited to Riyadh Masters, an event with a staggering prize pool of $15,000,000.
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For a clearer explanation and breakdown of the Dota 2 ESL Pro Tour, make sure to visit the How it works page!
The ESL Pro Tour combines multiple ESL tournaments from various game titles, including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and StarCraft® II into dedicated circuits that build toward grand championships each year. The overarching structure for both global and local competitions provides aspiring players from all levels a consistent and clear goal to reach for, a more compelling story to follow for existing CS:GO, Dota 2, and StarCraft® II fans, and a more transparent structure for new esports fans.
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The official press release can be found here!
There are no qualifiers planned for events in EPT Season 1. For information on our invite system, please head to our ‘How it works’ page
There will be a live audience for Riyadh Masters, but not for DreamLeague events.
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