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What to watch this week in Dota 2; Riyadh Masters Play-in Edition

The Dota 2 competition heats up this week as teams vie for a play-in spot at Riyadh Masters this week. 

Riyadh Masters 2024 is the third edition of the Riyadh Masters series and serves as the final championship of the second season of the ESL Pro Tour. 

For players, it has been considered the next best thing to The International – in terms of prize pool and prestige. Things will kick off on Thursday, July 4th with the start of the play-in stage. The stakes are high. Almost half of the competition will be eliminated, the remaining teams will advance to the group stage. 

Here's everything that you need to know about the play-in stage for this week: 

Riyadh Masters/ESWC 2024 Play-in Stage

Play-in stage dates: July 4-7

Play-in Stage Teams 

Play-in Stage Format  

  • Two groups of six teams each
  • Single round-robin
  • All matches are Bo2
  • Top three teams from each group advance to the group stage
  • 4th to 5th place team from each group will be matched
    • Matches are played from opposite groups
      • Winners will advance to group stage
      • Losers are eliminated

Play-in Stage Groups

Group A

Group B

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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