In gaming, things have come a long way from the days of local LAN tournaments in dingy cafes. Now, it’s all about the big leagues. One event that’s making waves is the Esports World Cup (EWC), announced by the HRH Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in October 2023.
Starting from 2024, Riyadh will host this annual showdown, including the third edition of the Riyadh Masters series. So, get ready for some serious action because Dota 2 is back in the spotlight, promising intense battles and epic moments. It’s time to gear up for the Esports World Cup: Riyadh Masters 2024, where everything can happen!
Esports World Cup – Getting Dota 2 on Track
Run by the Esports World Cup Foundation, this event is all about securing the future of esports and its players. But there’s more to it – the ultimate goal is to make Riyadh the global hub for esports, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to create thousands of job opportunities.
Here’s the game plan for the EWC:
- Top Tournament: It’s aiming to be the ultimate tournament, featuring the best esports titles.
- Crowning the Best: This isn’t just about individual games – it’s about finding the best esports club across all games.
- Record Prizes: Get ready for the biggest prize pool in esports history.
- Epic Celebration: It’s not just a tournament; it’s a festival celebrating the global gaming community.
While we’re eager for the showdown between BetBoom and Falcons at Riyadh Masters 2024, it’s still early days for the Esports World Cup. We’ve got two more tournaments – ESL One Birmingham and DreamLeague Season 23 – to finalize the top 8 teams in the EPL leaderboard.
Keep an eye out – they might face off early at the Elite League starting on March 31st. It’s time for some serious Dota 2 action as the Esports World Cup gets the game on track!
About Riyadh Masters 2024
Since its debut in 2022, Riyadh Masters has been gaining serious traction in the Dota 2 community. It’s become a standout event outside of Valve’s The International series, with some impressive prize pools – $4 million in 2022 and a whopping $15 million in 2023.
For those who want to recollect on Masters in Riyadh 2023, here’s a grand final recap:
So, what’s the scoop for Riyadh Masters 2024? We’re looking at 20 teams going head-to-head for glory. Eight teams will qualify through the ESL Pro Tour Leaderboard, while 12 will battle it out in Regional Qualifiers. While we’re still waiting on the exact details, one thing’s for sure – it’s going to be intense.
And already, the competition is heating up. BetBoom Team has secured the first qualification spot after their strong performance at DreamLeague S22. They’re leading the EPL leaderboard with 7500 points, followed closely by Xtreme Gaming and Team Falcons.
Speaking of Team Falcons, they might be the ones to beat, but BetBoom is hot on their heels.
In that light, make sure to mark your calendars for Riyadh Masters 2024, where the best of the best will clash for a lot of money and glory, of course!
