The battle for the crown is about to begin for the participating Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024 teams.

With a staggering US$5,000,000 prize pool fueling their competitive fire, the pressure is on for these titans.

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The stakes are high – only one team will emerge victorious and claim the coveted title of Riyadh Masters 2024 champion.

Let’s take a look at the elite teams that have qualified to battle it out for Dota 2 supremacy in the Riyadh Masters 2024.

What is the Riyadh Masters 2024

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Riyadh Masters 2024 marks the third iteration of this prestigious tournament.

This year, it holds even greater significance as it serves as the culminating championship for the second season of the ESL Pro Tour. The announcement of its inclusion in the Esports World Cup lineup on February 5, 2024, solidified it as a major event in the Dota 2 competitive calendar.

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Teams earned their spot in the tournament through one of two methods: EPT (ESL Pro Tour) Points or their respective regional qualifiers.

The Riyadh Masters 2024 features a play-in stage with two groups battling for a spot in the group stage. Winners rise while losers are eliminated.

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The group stage follows a similar format, with the top teams advancing to the upper bracket of the playoffs while others fight for survival in the lower bracket. The playoffs then utilize a double-elimination format, culminating in a best-of-five grand final.

All qualified Riyadh Masters 2024 teams for Dota 2

Riyahd Masters 2024 all qualified Dota 2 teams
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RIYADH MASTERS 2024 GROUP STAGE TEAMSESL PRO TOUR POINTS
Team Falcons18,280
Betboom Teams16,300
Gaimin Gladiators10,960
Xtreme Gaming10,400
Tundra Esports6,515
Team Liquid6,038
OG5,496
Team Spirit5,200
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RIYADH MASTERS 2024 PLAY-IN TEAMSQUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
EntityWestern Europe Closed Qualifier Champion
MouzWestern Europe Closed Qualifier Runner Up
Virtus ProEastern Europe Closed Qualifier Champion
PSG QuestMENA Closed Qualifier Champion
G2 x iGChina Closed Qualifier Champion
LGD GamingChina Closed Qualifier Champion
Azure RayChina Closed Qualifier Runner Up
AuroraSoutheast Asia Closed Qualifier Champion
Blacklist InternationalSoutheast Asia Closed Qualifier Runner Up
NounsNorth America Closed Qualifier Champion
HeroicSouth America Closed Qualifier Champion
BeastcoastSouth America Closed Qualifier Runner Up

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