What to watch this week in Dota 2?

The Riyadh Masters may have just wrapped up, with Gaimin Gladiators emerging victorious and lifting the championship trophy, but the Dota 2 esports calendar shows no signs of slowing down. This week, fans have not one, but two highly anticipated live LAN tournaments to look forward to – the Elite League Season 2 event and the Clavision Snow Ruyi Invitational. After the high-stakes action of the Riyadh Masters, these upcoming tournaments promise even more thrilling Dota 2 matchups as the global competitive scene continues to heat up. Dota devotees are in for a treat with back-to-back live events showcasing some of the best teams and players the game has to offer.

Elite League Season 2

With an increased prize pool and some of the top Dota 2 teams in the world heading to Peru, the upcoming Elite League Season 2 is shaping up to be the biggest LAN tournament in South America since the Lima Major. Sixteen squads will be competing for a sizable chunk of the $1,000,000 prize pool up for grabs. The action kicks off this Thursday, July 25th with a Swiss-style group stage format, before transitioning to a round robin format starting on Sunday, July 28th.

The team participation breakdown looks like this:

• Group stage (Swiss system) – July 25-27
• Round Robin (Second Group Stage) – July 28-31
• Playoffs – August 2-4

South American Dota fans are surely eager to see their local heroes take on the international elite in this premier regional event. With high stakes and premier talent on display, Elite League Season 2 is poised to be a must-watch tournament for any dedicated Dota 2 enthusiast. The roster of participating teams is truly stacked. Reigning The International champions Tundra Esports will be in attendance, looking to prove their dominance on the global stage extends beyond just the year’s biggest event. Perennial powerhouses like Team Liquid, Natus Vincere, and Team Secret will also be battling it out in Peru. And of course, the best South American squads like beastcoast, Thunder Awaken, and Infamous will be representing the region’s proud Dota tradition.

With so many high-caliber teams vying for the title, the group stage and round robin formats promise to deliver some incredibly tense and high-level Dota 2 action. Fans will be glued to the edge of their seats as these world-class rosters go head-to-head, jockeying for position and a spot in the all-important playoff bracket. The playoffs themselves are sure to be a showdown for the ages. The top teams will duke it out in a single-elimination bracket, with the grand final match determining who walks away with the lion’s share of the $1 million prize pool. Considering the stakes and the quality of the competitors, the Elite League Season 2 playoffs could very well produce some of the most epic, down-to-the-wire Dota 2 matches we’ve seen all year.

Beyond the on-screen action, the Elite League event also represents a significant milestone for the South American Dota scene. Hosting a premier tournament of this caliber is a testament to the region’s growing influence and prominence within the global competitive landscape. The eyes of the Dota world will be firmly fixed on Peru, eager to see which team emerges victorious and cement their status as one of the game’s elite outfits. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter of a specific team, or simply appreciate high-level Dota 2 play, the Elite League Season 2 event is not to be missed. With a stacked lineup of teams, a massive prize pool, and the chance to witness history in the making, this tournament is poised to be an absolute must-watch for any self-respecting Dota fan.

Teams that received direct invitations:

• OG
• Team Liquid
• Tundra Esports
• Shopify Rebellion
• nouns
• Heroic
• beastcoast
• BOOM Esports
• PSG Quest
• 1win

Teams that qualified:

• MOUZ (Western Europe)
• Yellow Submarine (Eastern Europe)
• Apex Genesis (North America)
• Infinity (South America)
• Execration (Southeast Asia)
• Evil Rabbit (China)

Clavision Snow Ruy Invitational

It’s an exciting time for Dota 2 fans, as China is set to host a truly massive LAN tournament featuring 10 teams from around the world. The event will take place at the prestigious Taizhicheng Olympic Village, the same venue that hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics. Clavision DOTA League Season 1: SnowRuy is the name of this colossal new tournament, and the action is slated to kick off this Sunday, July 28th with the opening group stage matches. The group stage will run from July 28-30, before transitioning into the playoff bracket from August 1-4.

With a half-million-seater venue and a star-studded international lineup, this Clavision event is shaping up to be a true spectacle for Dota 2 esports fans. After the excitement of the recent Riyadh Masters, having another massive LAN tournament to look forward to so soon is a real treat. The best teams in the world will be competing for glory and a share of the event’s substantial prize pool. Fans are surely eager to see how squads from China, Europe, North America and beyond stack up against one another in this high-stakes clash. The group stage will provide an early glimpse of the pecking order, before the playoff drama unfolds. With the Olympic Village setting the stage, Clavision DOTA League Season 1: SnowRuy has the potential to be a landmark moment for the Dota 2 competitive scene. Esports enthusiasts won’t want to miss what’s sure to be an exhilarating few days of top-tier action.

Teams participating in Clavision DOTA League Season 1 SnowRuy:

• Xtreme Gaming
• G2 x iG
• LGD Gaming
• Azure Ray
• Team Zero
• Team Spirit
• Talon Esports
• Virtus.pro
• Natus Vincere
• Nigma Galaxy