ESL has released the format and schedule for ESL One Genting 2018. In about two weeks, 16 of the world’s strongest Dota 2 teams will clash at ESL One Genting powered by Intel.
ESL One Genting 2018 will be held January 23-28 at the Arena of Stars in Genting’s Highlands Resort with a $400,000 prize pool, and 400 qualifying points counting towards the The International 2018 direct invites up for grabs.
FORMAT AND SCHEDULE:
Group stage
- Tuesday to Thursday, January 23-25
- 16 teams
- Double Elimination
- Two groups of eight teams
- Opening matches Bo1 – all other matches Bo3
Playoffs
- Friday to Sunday, January 26-28
- Six team – top three from each group
- Group winners are seeded directly into the semifinals
- 2nd/3rd placed teams seeded into quarterfinals
- Quarter- and semifinals Bo3 – grand final Bo5
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Direct Invites:
- Newbee
- Mineski
- Virtus.pro
- Team Liquid
- Evil Geniuses
- Team Secret
- Vici Gaming
- Fnatic
Qualified Teams:
- Planet Dog
- PENTA Sports
- Natus Vincere
- TNC Pro Team
- LGD Forever Young
- VGJ. Thunder
- compLexity Gaming
- SG e-sports
Source: ESL One official site.
