- ESL One powered by Intel® returns to Birmingham for the first time since 2019, as 12 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams battle it out from April 22 – 28 for a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool and the all-valuable ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Points to bolster ambitions of securing a spot at Riyadh Masters at Esports World Cup later this year.
- The playoffs, on the final three days, will see the top eight teams compete in front of a live audience at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.
- A star-studded lineup, including Gaimin Gladiators, Team Spirit, Team Falcons, and Team Liquid will be part of the battle for the first ESL One tournament of 2024.
- Tundra Esports will be looking to win on home turf, as the only organization from the UK competing at the tournament. As the only British player, Matthew “Ari” Walker will be looking to make a mark on home soil for OG.
- The competition will be streamed live from Birmingham ESL Dota 2 Twitch and YouTube channels and via dedicated broadcast partners.
Birmingham/Cologne/New York – ESL One powered by Intel® returns to Birmingham for the first time since 2019 from April 22 – 28. The Dota 2 tournament, of which the final three days will take place live from the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, will have the largest crowd during a Dota 2 event on European soil in five years.
Here is all you need to know about ESL One Birmingham 2024
Beginning April 22, 12 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams will descend on Birmingham, with the eight teams in the Playoffs battling it out in front of a live audience at the Resorts World Arena between April 26-28.
Amongst the contenders are Tundra Esport, the sole UK organisation at ESL One Birmingham, and OG star Matthew “Ari” Walker who will also be attempting to secure the trophy on home soil.
Returning to Birmingham for the first time since 2019, ESL One Birmingham features a total prize pool of $1,000,000. Furthermore, ever-valuable EPT points will be on offer, which could see more teams secure their spots at Riyadh Masters following BetBoom Team’s qualification earlier this year.
Set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later this year, Riyadh Masters will take place at Esports World Cup (EWC). Spanning across multiple game titles and featuring the largest prize pool esports has ever seen, EWC showcases the best gaming and esports have to offer as the world’s top elite esports teams battle it out in their attempt to become the first Club World Champion.
Schedule and Format
Group Stage (April 22 – 24)
- Two single round-robin groups of six teams each
- All series consist of two games
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs
- The third and fourth-place teams from each group will advance to the Lower Bracket of the Playoffs
- The remaining teams are eliminated
Playoffs (April 26 – 28)
- The Playoffs will be played in a double-elimination bracket
- All matches (except the Grand Final) are best-of-three
- The Grand Final is best-of-five
Teams Attending:
- Gaimin Gladiators (EPT Leaderboard #1)
- BetBoom Team (EPT Leaderboard #2)
- Xtreme Gaming (EPT Leaderboard #3)
- Team Liquid (EPT Leaderboard #4)
- Tundra Esports (WEU Qualifier)
- OG (EEU Qualifier replacement/WEU Qualifier #2)
- Team Spirit (EEU Qualifier)
- Team Falcons (MENA Qualifier)
- Shopify Rebellion (NA Qualifier)
- HEROIC (SA Qualifier)
- G2 x iG (CN Qualifier)
- TALON (SEA Qualifier)
Prize Money (USD):
TOTAL | $1,000,000 | 26,640 EPT Points |
1st | $300,000 | 6,400 |
2nd | $175,000 | 4,800 |
3rd | $120,000 | 4,000 |
4th | $85,000 | 3,200 |
5th – 6th | $57,500 | 2,240 |
7th – 8th | $47,500 | 1,040 |
9th – 10th | $30,000 | 560 |
11th – 12th | $25,000 | 280 |
On-site Side Activities
Besides visiting the booths of brand partners including Intel®, Monster Energy, DHL, and Visit Solihul, fans visiting ESL One Birmingham at the Resorts World Arena on April 26 – 28 can also look forward to a wide variety of on-site activities:*
- Airbrush tattoos: Show off your support for your favorite Dota 2 team or for the game in general by getting an airbrush tattoo;
- Boxing machine: Channel your inner Tusk and test your strength while showing off your might at one of two boxing machines;
- Photo mirror: Take a picture at one of the photo mirror for one of the ultimate souvenirs of the event;
- Balloon artist: A familiar – and much loved – face at many ESL One events, our balloon artist will be present to create your favorite Dota 2 hero and more.
Where to Watch
Fans around the world can check out the live broadcast on the ESL Dota 2 Twitch and YouTube channels and via dedicated broadcast partners. For those unable to tune in live, all matches will also be available to watch on-demand for free via YouTube.
Fans looking to experience the ambience of the Resorts World Arena in person from April 26-28 can visit the ESL One Birmingham website for further information about ticket types and more!
For more information about ESL One Birmingham 2024, and the latest updates on the event, please visit the official website, and follow ESL Dota2 on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Assets for ESL One Birmingham can be found in the press kit which is available here.
*Details of the mentioned activities are still subject to change.
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About ESL One
In ESL One, teams and players from all over the world compete in an esports tournament unlike any other. Featuring Dota 2, ESL One gives out hundreds of thousands in prize money every year. With events taking place in stadiums all over the world, it puts the players in front of enthusiastic audiences, cheering them on in their attempt to secure the one trophy and the glory that comes with it. www.esl-one.com
