Some big names drop from DreamLeague Season 22

The first group stage has sent home eight teams, among them are big names such as Tundra, Team Liquid, Azure Ray, and Team Secret. 

DreamLeague Season 22 kicked off with the first of two group stages on Sunday. Expected to take place over four days, things were pushed out an extra day when Group A required three tie-breaker matches to determine eliminations and seeding. Both Gaimin Gladiators and OG's event lives were on the line, but in the end, both made it through with OG coming out ahead after two series wins. 

Big-name teams such as Tundra Esports, Team Liquid, Azure Ray, and Team Secret have already been sent packing. Fans might not be entirely surprised by Tundra's performance and results after their debacle concerning Ivan "MinD_ContRoL" Ivanov. 

• Read Tundra announce a disciplinary investigation while MinD_ContRoL gives insights into his departure

No doubt there are some concerns however about Team Liquid's run with the EU team finishing 7th in Group B tied for last with 1Win based on overall results. 

Aside from the roster drama, a Rubick in the offlane, and a few tie-breaking matches, the first group stage was fairly uneventful. 

The action resumes tomorrow, Friday, March 1st at 11:00 CET with the first matches for Groups A and B in Group Stage 2. 

DreamLeague Season 22 groups

Group A

Group B

DreamLeague Season 22 Format

• Group Stage 1 - February 25 - February 28, 2024
  • Two single round-robin groups of eight teams each
  • All series consist of two games
  • Top four teams from each group advance to group stage 2
  • Remaining teams are eliminated

• Group Stage 2 - March 1 - March 7, 2024
  • One single round-robin group of eight teams
  • All matches are Bo3
  • Top two teams advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs
  • 3rd and 4th place team advance to the lower bracket of the playoffs
  • Remaining teams are eliminated

• Playoffs - March 9 - March 10, 2024
  • Double-elimination bracket
  • All matches except Grand Final are Bo3
  • Grand Final is Bo5

Interviews from DreamLeague S22:

Bach Interview: “I simply can't enjoy mobile games”
Ekki: “Now's the time when tier two teams can start emerging”
- FNG: “It will take some time for me to practice and become relevant again” 
- Yopaj: “This year seems a lot more competitive”  
- Ceb: “I don't feel limits when it comes to Dota 2”   
- 33: “ It's going to take some time to get the playstyles in sync”   
- Ame: “I don't think I am as good as Yatoro thinks I am”