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PGL Arlington 2022 Viewership – Second Most Viewed Dota 2 Major

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With the conclusion of the PGL Arlington, the Dota 2 community can’t wait for The International. However, until then, let’s discuss the PGL Arlington 2022 Viewership statistics below!

PGL Arlington 2022 Viewership – Promising Numbers

Credits: PGL Twitter

Naturally, we’d like to thank Esports Charts for the publically available statistics.

Recording the statistics, here are the numbers behind the PGL Arlington Major:

  • Peak Viewers – 707,907
  • Average Viewers – 305,286

Indeed, these are impressive numbers for competitive Dota 2. Accordingly, for context the event is the second highest peak viewership for a non-TI event.

Here’s where it sits in the Top 5 non-TI events for viewership:

  • The Kiev Major 2017 – 842,585 Peak Viewers
  • PGL Arlington Major 2022 – 707,907 Peak Viewers
  • WePlay AniMajor – 647,214 Peak Viewers
  • ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 – 597,732 Peak Viewers
  • ESL One Stockholm Major 2022 – 589,021 Peak Viewers

Accordingly, it’s great to see the regular season grab some attention. Meanwhile, we can’t wait to see how The International of this year will push the viewership furthermore.

Otherwise, we’ll be sure to stay up to date with everything relevant to Dota 2 esports. Numbers like these show that progress is being made on all fronts.

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How to Watch ESL One Malaysia 2022: teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, right now the Dota 2 competitive scene is patiently waiting for The International. However, there’s still some post-season competition to enjoy before the final event. Bearing this in mind, ESL One Malaysia 2022 is right around the corner – read on to learn how to watch!

Event Background

Credits: ESL Dota 2 Twitter

Indeed, hosted by ESL, this is the third time the organizer is being hosted in Genting Highlands in Malaysia. This is only the third time ESL is doing this, after having organized similar events back in 2017 and 2018.

Overall, we have some of the top teams in the world competing together with those who were either invited or qualified. Competing for $400,000 from 23rd to 28th April, the following are your 12 teams:

Invited

  • OG
  • Fnatic
  • Alliance
  • Team Liquid
  • Team Secret
  • Nigma Galaxy

Qualifiers

  • Entity – Europe/CIS
  • Team Asters – China
  • BOOM Esports – Southeast Asia
  • Talon Esports – Southeast Asia
  • TSM – North America
  • Thunder Awaken – South America

Read on as we discuss the format and predictions.

Format

Credits: ESL Dota 2 Twitter

For all teams involved, this is a great opportunity to practice for The International. Furthermore, the event has a similar format to the event, consisting of a Group Stage and Playoffs.

Firstly, the Group Stage will take place between 23rd and 25th August. Here, two groups of six teams will fight through a single round robin with BO2 matches. Let’s take a look at the groups below:

  • Group A: Alliance, Entity, Talon Esports, Team Aster, Team Secret, Thunder Awaken
  • Group B: BOOM Esports, Fnatic, Nigma Galaxy, OG, Team Liquid, TSM

From here, seeds will go on to the Playoffs. Accordingly, here’s how seeding works:

  • Top 2 from each group – advanced to upper bracket of playoffs
  • 3-4th from each group – lower bracket of playoffs
  • 5-6th from each group – eliminated
Credits: ESL Dota 2 Twitter

The best teams will make it to the Playoffs, with competition running from August 26th to 28th. This final stage will involve a double elimination bracket. Accordingly, teams will fight through BO3 matches while Grand Final will be BO5.

For those unaware, a double elimination bracket means that teams in ther Upper Bracket will have to lose twice in order to be eliminated from the competition.

Schedule for the ESL One Malaysia 2022

With regards to the schedule, let’s take a look at the first day of competition for both Groups in the CEST region.

August 23rd – Group A:

  • Aster vs Talon Esports (06:00)
  • Entity vs Alliance (06:00)
  • Team Secret vs Thunder Awaken (06:00)
  • Team Secret vs Alliance (08:30)
  • Aster vs Thunder Awaken (08:30)
  • Entity vs Talon Esports (08:30)

August 23rd – Group B:

  • OG vs Team Liquid (11:15)
  • BOOM Esports vs Fnatic (11:15)
  • NGX vs TSM (11:15)
  • OG vs Fnatic (13:40)
  • BOOM Esports vs TSM (13:40)
  • NGX vs Team Liquid (13:40)
Credits: ESL One Twitter

For the remaining schedule, we highly recommend visitng the event page here.

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ESL One Malaysia

Predictions

Accordingly, looking at PGL Arlington, we can predict the standings. Here’s a brief look:

  • #1 – Team Spirit
  • #2 – PSG.LGD
  • #3 – Team Aster
  • #4 – OG
  • #5-6 – beastcoast, Entity

Considering this, we highly favour Team Spirit and Team Aster with PSG.LGD not attending the event.

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The International 2022 Seeds – Fnatic Qualified, Outsiders Not

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, with the Dota Pro Circuit concluding for this season, The International 2022 seeds are being confirmed. Accordingly, a recent announcement from Valve has fixed the final listings. Read on to learn more about this below!

The International 2022 Seeds – A Valve Ruling

Credits: DOTA 2 Twitter

Accordingly, heading into The International, teams have been fighting for Dota Pro Circuit points. Bearing this in mind, Valve has maintained the standings of the Dota Pro Circuit.

Anyways, here are the 12 directly invited teams below:

  • #1 – Dota Pro Circuit
  • #2 – OG
  • #3 – Team Spiirt
  • #4 – beastcoast
  • #5 – Team Aster
  • #6 – Thunder Awaken
  • #7 – BOOM Esports
  • #8 – TSM
  • #9 – Tundra Esports
  • #10 – Gaimin Gladiators
  • #11 – Evil Geniuses
  • #12 – Fnatic

So, what’s the problem here? Specifically, Outsiders were said to qualify over Fnatic by 0.05 points in the DPC.

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Credits: Valve

However, unknown to the community there were changes from Valve. Indeed, apparently Outsiders were deducted penalty points for removing players mid-season.

Indeed, all Valve did was announce a list of invites for the event to take place later this year.

Accordingly, due to this, Outsiders will now have to fight through a qualifier event – let’s see if they can make it!

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Arlington Dota 2 Major Recap – Team Spirit Rewrite History Again

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

This past weekend, the Arlington Dota 2 Major concluded. Indeed, as the last stop for the Dota Pro Circuit, teams gave it there all. Accordingly, Team Spirit managed to write history again – read on to learn more below!

Arlington Dota 2 Major Recap – Awesome Storylines

Credits: PGL Twitter

Naturally, if we rewind to last year, we saw the likes of The International 2021. Furthermore, back then an incredible storyline took place.

For those unaware, the likes of Team Spirit managed to stun the world by claiming the International title by beating PSG.LGD.

And just like that, Arlington Dota 2 Major saw the same storyline once again! Coming in as a favourite this time, here’s the epic run that Team Spirit went on:

  • Outsiders vs Team Spirit (1-2)
  • Team Spirit vs Team Aster (2-0)
  • PSG.LGD vs Team Spirit (2-0)
Credits: PGL Twitter

Once kicked down by PSG.LGD in the Upper Bracket Final, Team Spirit had to bounce back.

Jumping back with a 2-1 victory over Team Aster in the Lower Bracket Final, the stage was set for the Grand Final. Although PSG.LGD were the favourites, Team Spirit managed to rewrite the script and managed to win 3-1.

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The International 2022 Seeds – Tundra, Team Spirit and More

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, seeds for The International 2022 are growing more scarce. Considering that PGL Arlington is slowly concluded, the opportunities to earn points are running out. Furthermore, three more

The International 2022 Seeds – Two More Invites

Credits: The International 2022 Twitter

For those unaware, TI 2022 will take place from 15th October to 30th October. With $1,600,000 on the line, only the 20 best teams in the world are making it to the event.

Accordingly, while certain teams will qualify, others are invited through Dota Pro Circuit points.

Since yesterday, the following teams have earned seeds:

  • Tundra
  • Team Spirit
  • Team Aster
  • Gaimin Gladiators

Concluding on the 14th August, PGL Arlington will offer the chance for two teams to be invited to the event.

Credits: Dota 2 Twitter

However, apart from the 2 remaining DPC invites, there are also multiple qualifier events for the following regions:

  • North America
  • South America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • China
  • Southeast Asia
  • LCQ x 2

Notably, the qualifiers will kick off in September. As you could expect, all teams will be doing their best to qualify.

With regards to the newly invited teams, it’s exciting to see Team Spirit return as they’ll hope to defend the throne this year.

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How to Watch GAMERS GALAXY Invitational Series Thailand 2022: teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Overall, Southeast Asia may not be the top region for Dota 2, but it’s one which loves the title dearly. Accordingly, an upcoming event focuses exclusively on this developing region. Naturally, we’re referring to the GAMERS GALAXY Invitational Series Thailand – read on to learn How to Watch!

Event Background

Credits: GAMERS GALAXY Twitter

For those unaware, GAMERS GALAXY is an up-and-coming series of events hosted by Galaxy Racer. Indeed, earlier this year the organizer invited 10 teams to the Invitational Series Dubai. The event will run from 18-20th August, opening its doors for free to all viewers with a live crowd!

Similarly, this time around the organizers are taking the competitors to Thailand with the likes of $150,000 on the line. In additiion, the event is acting as a showcase of the region, as the organizers are exclusively inviting teams from the Southeast Asia region.

Indeed, heading to the Central Hatyai Venue, the following 8 teams have been invited:

  • Army Geniuses
  • Boom Rivalry
  • Execration
  • Fnatic
  • Polaris Esports
  • RSG
  • Team SMG
  • Talon Esports

With only prize to fight for, this event is a great opportunity to practice as teams plan to fight for TI qualification.

Format

Credits: GAMERS GALAXY Twitter

Accordingly, so far the format has not been revealed. However, it is almost certain that the format will be similar to the Dubai 2022 event earlier this year.

Bearing this in mind, the event is planned to have two stages of competition. Firstly, we’ll have a round robin group stage to kick things off.

Naturally, the 8 teams will be split into two groups of 4. Within each group, teams will play one match against one another with BO1 matches. Accordingly, teams will compete to earn points in order to seed to the Playoffs stage as follow:

  • 1st-2nd of each group – advances to the Upper Bracket of Playoffs
  • 3rd-4th of each group – advances to the Play-In

Once in the Play-In, teams will fight in a single elimination competition. Here the winner of each match advances to the lower bracket of playoffs while the loser of each match is eliminated. Accordingly, matches will be BO3.

Credits: GAMERS GALAXY Twitter

Heading into the Playoffs, there’ll be a final double elimination bracket where all matches will be BO3. Everything looks to conclude on August 20th with a BO3 grand final.

Schedule for the GAMERS GALAXY Invitational Series Thailand 2022

With regards to the schedule of the event, we highly recommend visiting the official event Twitter page for updates concerning the event.

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You can also watch the GAMERS GALAXY Invitational Series Thailand 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

GAMERS GALAXY Invitational Series Thailand 2022

Predictions

Credits: GAMERS GALAXY Twitter

Accordingly, the great majority of teams competing form part of the Dota Pro Circuit in the SEA region. Bearing this in mind, we can take a look at the most recent Tour 3, Division 1 standings which concluded in July:

  • #1 – BOOM Esports
  • #2 – Talon Esports
  • #3 – Fnatic
  • #4 – RSG
  • #5 – T1
  • #6 – Team SMG

Bearing this in mind, we’d certainly like to favour BOOM Esports for this exciting event. Otherwise, we’re curious to see the live crowd bring the heat as teams do their best to win!

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The International 2022 Beastcoast – Claiming the Fifth Spot

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Kicking off on 4th August, the PGL Arlington Major is in full swing. Accordingly, teams are claiming seeds for The International 2022 from all regions. Bearing this in mind, The International 2022 Beastcoast is now reality – read on to learn more!

The International 2022 Beastcoast – Plenty Room

Credits: Beastcoast Twitter

How do we know already? Well, this past weekend saw the Group Stage concluding for PGL Arlington. Specifically, the 17 teams were sorted into two groups – only the top 6 progressing to the Playoffs.

Accordingly, in Group B beascoast managed to edge out Natus Vincere. By making it to the Playoffs, together with an impressive season, they’ve earned enough Dota Pro Circuit points to qualify for TI!

For those unaware, here’s a brief look at this roster below:

  • Hector “K1″ Antonio Rodriguez Asto
  • Kean “ Chris Luck” Perre Gonzales Salazar
  • Adrian “Wisper” Cespedes Dobles
  • Elvis “Scofield” Joel Da la Cruz Pena
  • Steven “Stinger” Vargas Mamani
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Credits: Valve

As we’ll elaborate below, beastcoast have had a very strong season after placing 13-16th at last year’s TI:

  • 3rd @ DPC SA Tour 1
  • 2nd @ DPC SA Tour 2
  • 5-6th @ ESL One Stockholm 2022
  • 2nd @ DPC SA Tour 3

As one of the top teams from South America, we can’t wait to see how they perform at TI later this year!

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PGL Arlington 2022 Dota 2 – Ana Standing In For Royal Never Give Up

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, although we’re excited for the PGL Arlington 2022 Dota 2 event, there have been some issues. Indeed, many teams have reported difficulties with getting their players to the venue. Bearing this in mind, Royal Never Give Up have their own announcement.

PGL Arlington 2022 Dota 2 – A Common Issue

Credits: RNG

Heading into this event, Royal Never Give Up are arguably the best team from the Chinese region. After placing 1st at the DPC CN Tour 3: Division 1, they look set to head to The International.

However, as we mentioned, the whole roster won’t be able to attend this Major. Specifically, the likes of Daniel “Ghost” Chan Kok Hong will not be able to make it.

Instead, the likes of Anathan “ana” Pham will be standing in – here’s how the roster looks like:

  • Lu “Somnus’M” Yao
  • Yang “Chalice” Shenyi
  • Hu “kaka” Liangzhi
  • Yap “xNova” Jian Wei
  • Anathan “ana” Pham – stand-in
Credits: DPC

Notably, the Australian player is coming out of retirement to help out this Chinese team. With a long history competing and multiple victories at The International from his time on OG – he’s a great signing.

Can RNG as a team perform with one of their main players missing? We’ll have to wait and see next week.

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Dota 2 Arlington Major 2022 – Multiple Teams with Stand-Ins

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Despite the excitement heading into Dota 2 Arlington Major 2022, there have been some drawbacks. Accordingly, multiple teams have had difficulties getting their roster to the offline venues. Read on as we discuss everything we know so far!

Dota 2 Arlington Major 2022 – Visa Difficulties

Credits: Fnatic Twitter

So far, a total of 4 teams have been affected mainly due to an inability to obtain travel documents to travel to the United States.

Indeed, the following four teams have had the following problems with their rosters:

  • Fnatic – competing with a total of 3 substitutes yet to be announced. Specifically, only the likes of “Jabz” and “DJ” from the original team will attend the event.
  • Xtreme Gaming – the Chinese team has withdrawn from the event due to travel restrictions
  • Talon Esports – with “Q” not able to attend, “Xepher” will be standing in
  • Entity – here, “Pure” hasn’t managed to make it, so the likes of “SabeRLight-” will stand in
Credits: Talon Twitter

Furthermore, we’re hoping that no further teams will be impacted. Otherwise, the above teams are playing at a slight disadvantage compared to other teams.

However, this could make for some unpredictable results!

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How to Watch PGL Arlington Major 2022 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

After much anticipation, the PGL Arlington Major 2022 is almost here. Accordingly, with the top teams in the world heading to Arlington to compete, we look forward to crowning another international champion. Read on as we dive into how to watch this event!

Event Background

Credits: PGL Twitter

For those unaware, the PGL Arlington Major 2022 is only the second Major of the 2021/22 season. Specifically, by season we’re referring to the Dota Pro Circuit.

Accordingly, in order to reach this $500,000 event, teams have had to earn it. Indeed, taking place offline in Arlington, from the 4th of August to the 14th, the 17 top teams in the world are attending the event.

Bearing this in mind, the following are your competitors according to region:

Western Europe

  • Tundra Esports
  • Team Liquid
  • OG
  • Entity

Eastern Europe

  • Outsiders
  • Natus Vincere
  • Team Spirit

China

  • Royal Never Give Up
  • Team Aster
  • PSG.LGD

Southeast Asia

  • BOOM Esports
  • TALON Esports
  • Fnatic
Credits: PGL Twitter

North America

  • Evil Geniuses
  • Quincy Crew

South America

  • Thunder Awaken
  • beastcoast

At this point in time, the competition stands at 17 instead of 18 due to the likes of Xtreme Gaming withdrawing from the competition.

Moreover, apart from the prize pool, this event also serves a tonne of DPC Points up for grabs which will be might helpful especially since The Internatinoal is right around the corner!

Format

With regards to the format, there will be two stages of competition.

Credits: PGL Twitter

Firstly, the seventeen teams have been seeded randomly into two groups – here they are as follows:

  • Group A: Fnatic, OG, Outsiders, PSG.LGD, Quincy Crew, Royal Never Give Up, Talon Esports, Team Liquid, Thunder Awaken
  • Group B: beastcoast, BOOM Esports, Entity, Evil Geniuses, Natus Vincere, Team Asters, Team Spirit, Tundra Esports

Within these groups, teams will compete in a single round robin with BO2 matches. The stakes are outlined below for each group:

  • Top 4 – Upper Bracket of the Playoffs
  • 5-6th – Lower Bracket of the Playoffs
  • Lower than 6th – Eliminated

Only 12 teams will progress to the Playoffs.

From here, a double elimination bracket will decide the competition, with BO3 matches building up to an exciting BO5 Grand Final!

Schedule for the PGL Arlington Major 2022

Considering the extensive number of matches, we highly recommend visiting the official event page in order to stay up to date with the schedule and news surrounding the event.

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Credits: PGL Twitter

You can also watch the PGL Arlington Major 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

PGL Arlington Major 2022

Predictions

In order to properly predict the outcome of this exciting event, it’s best to consult former placements. Let’s see how the competition stacked up at ESL One Stockholm 2021:

  • #1 – OG
  • #2 – TSM
  • #3 – Tundra Esports
  • #4 – Gaimin Gladiators
  • #5-6 – beastcoast, Thunder Awaken

Accordingly, in an epic return to form, OG are the favourites heading into this event.

However, let’s narrow our focus and list the top seed from each and every single region from Tour 3 before this event:

  • Western Europe – Tundra Esports
  • Eastern Europe – Outsiders
  • China – Royal Never Give Up
  • SEA – BOOM Esports
  • NA – Evil Geniuses
  • SA – Thunder Awaken

So besides OG, the above are all favourites from their own regions – can OG hold them all back?

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