In the two years since the epidemic existed, e-sports has been relatively least affected. While many traditional sports competitions have been affected and had to be postponed, various e-sports events have repeatedly refreshed the number of players watching the game. Last year's Ti10 experienced many troubles such as postponement and change of venue, but it was finally held smoothly against all odds.
However, when the time comes to 2022, many competitions held in overseas regions have actually been affected to varying degrees. Fortunately, in the early hours of this morning, ESL_Asia official blog announced a good news: the first Major of the new season, Stockholm Major, will be held from May 20 to 22, and this competition allows spectators to be present.
This is undoubtedly an exciting message for the majority of Dota2 players.
Everyone must remember the series of riots caused by the V Society's decision to cancel the first Major of the new Season of Dota 2 years ago. From official commentary, pro players to players, countless people are on the same front, questioning and opposing the decisions made by the V Society as soon as they hit the door.
It turns out that the V Society has not yet completely ignored the outside world feedback, and although the first Major of the new Season at Dota 2 is finally gone, they still made concessions and ensured that everyone had a game to watch.
Dota 2's first Major of the new season was subsequently changed to six Regional League playoffs. The top four players from each region will participate in a double-elimination tournament, which is BO3 except for the final BO5. The winner will receive $50,000 and 250 DPC points, and the runner-up will receive $25,000 and 130 DPC points.
The relatively fast-moving European division has now finished playoffs, with Gladiators beating Liquid 3:1 to become champions. The V Society officially chose to announce the location and time of the second Major of the new season at this time, at least to give everyone a hope, and will not worry about the existence of the next schedule. Without a goal, it is a difficult thing for professional players and spectators.
Returning to may in the second Major of the new season, as the original venue of the Ti10, Stockholm's preparations for esports competitions and epidemic prevention and control can be reassuring. Just opening up to the live audience is already very rare. The specific schedule is as follows:
Group Stage Dates:
May 12 - May 20
Elimination Date:
May 20 - May 22
Divisional quota allocation: 4 each for CN and EU, 4 for CIS and SEA, and 4 for NA and SA
Dozens of teams from different divisions around the world will gather for a total prize of up to $500,000 and precious DPCs.
Do you have anything to say about the schedule of this Major?