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OGA Dota PIT Minor: Pre event briefing

OGA Dota PIT Minor kicks off tomorrow as eight teams battle it out for the championship title and the highly coveted MDL Disneyland Major ticket. 

The teams are starting to feel the squeeze of the 2018-2019 season winding down. Points earned are at high values and every win is one step closer to securing a ticket to Paris to claim a much bigger stake of the DPC point distribution. 

OGA Dota PIT Minor starts tomorrow, Monday, April 22nd and continues through April 28th.

This might be a Minor, but there is no doubt that Major plays will be made and all teams will be performing at maximum intensity as the eight contenders will battle it out for the lion's share of the $300,000 prize pool, 500 DPC points and the highly coveted ticket to the MDL Disneyland Paris Major.

OGA Dota PIT Minor Format:

  • Group Stage
    • Two groups of four teams each
    • Bo3 Round-Robin format
  • Playoffs
    • Double-Elimination
    • Lower Bracket Round 1-3 are Bo1. Grand Finals are Bo5.
    • Other games are Bo3.

OGA Dota PIT Minor Groups:

Group A:
Europe.gif Ninjas in Pyjamas
China Royal Never Give Up
Russia Gambit Esports
Indonesia BOOM ID

Group B:
Europe.gif Alliance
China.gif EHOME
United States.gif Forward Gaming
Peru.gif Majestic Esports

OGA Dota PIT Minor Group Matchups:

OGA Dota PIT Minor Prize Pool Distribution:

The total prize pool for the event is $300,000 split between all eight teams. In addition to the handsome financial reward, teams will be awarded DPC points as well. 

1st place: $125,000 + 120 DPC points + Spot to MDL Disneyland Major
2nd place: $65,000 + 100 DPC points
3rd place: $35,000 + 90 DPC points
4th place: $25,000 + 70 DPC points
5-6th place: $15,000 + 40 DPC points
7-8th place: $10,000 + 20 DPC points

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Cristy "Pandora" RamadaniPandora is a behind the scenes Dota 2 professional Jack of All Trades. When not busy with Dota 2 work, she is out trying to save the world or baking cupcakes. Follow her on Twitter @pandoradota2