After 12 days of fierce competition, the "DOTA2" Riyadh Masters ended successfully yesterday. The Russian team Team Spirit defeated Liquid 3:1, successfully won the championship, and received a bonus of up to 5 million US dollars. Team Liquid, as the runner-up, will receive a prize of US$2.5 million.
In this "DOTA2" Riyadh Masters Tournament, there is a total prize money of 15 million US dollars, and there are as many as 20 participating teams. Among them is the OG team, a strong team in "DOTA2". They are also the first team in the history of "DOTA2" to win all V club championships. International Invitational Tournament champion Tundra Esports also participated in this Masters tournament, fighting for the US$15 million prize pool.
The high prize money not only attracted many teams to participate, but also attracted a large number of fans to watch. More than 120,000 fans watched the event live on the Twitch platform, while domestic audiences witnessed the event through live broadcasts on the three major platforms: Douyu, Huya and Bilibili. This year, Team Spirit entered the finals for the second consecutive year, eliminating this season's favorite team Gaimin Gladiators along the way, and defeated Team Liquid 2-1. Team Spirit is waiting for work in the upper bracket and faces Team Liquid, which defeated Team Talon 2-0 in the lower bracket. In the end, Team Spirit completely defeated Team Liquid 3-1 in the five finals and won the championship.
Faisal bin Homran, Chief Esports Officer of the Saudi Esports Federation, said: “The DOTA2 Riyadh Masters hosted by Gamers8: The Land of Heroes attracted tens of millions of viewers around the world. Watch. The $15 million prize pool is also the largest third-party prize pool ever, and this move is more eye-catching than expected, which also reflects the consistent level of Gamers8. Here we congratulate Team Spirit and thank "DOTA2". "To all the teams, members, fans, sponsors and partners of the Riyadh Masters, thank you for being a part of a special moment in the history of gaming in Saudi Arabia."
Although the "DOTA2" Riyadh Masters has come to an end, various activities and events of Gamers8: The Land of Heroes are still in progress. E-sports athletes from all over the world are also participating in various events to compete for prizes of up to 45 million US dollars. Among them, the team from Pakistan defeated the South Korean team, which was favored before the game, and won the "Tekken 7" Nations Cup crown. In addition, competitions for "Rocket League", "FIFA", "CS: GO", "PUBG Mobile" and many other games are in full swing.
This Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will last until August 27, and players can enjoy more exciting activities here. The Gamers8: The Land of Heroes esports tournament will then conclude in a Next World forum that brings together global industry leaders and experts. There is no doubt that the continuous development of Gamers8 has brought together a large number of talents in the e-sports field in Saudi Arabia, attracting e-sports athletes from all over the world to join it. Today, 67% of Saudi citizens are gamers, and there are many world champions from the Kingdom, who rely on their own strength to win the title of winner.
About Gamers8: The Land of Heroes
Gamers8 is the world's largest e-sports and gaming event, a gathering place for e-sports elites and game enthusiasts. It is the best stage to chase glory and become a hero. Gamers8 is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The entire event will last for eight weeks, from July to September 2023, with new challenges and experiences unlocked every week. You can see the world's top esports teams compete for the biggest prizes, watch performances from world-renowned music artists, experience the energy of your favorite gaming platforms, and learn the behind-the-scenes secrets of video game creation. Gamers8 will present you with an exclusive game world and take you on a unique adventure.
Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will build on the success of last year’s Gamers8 2022 in Riyadh. At Gamers8 2022, the world’s top teams and players compete in five popular games including Rocket League, Dota 2 Riyadh Masters, Fortnite, Rainbow Six and PUBG Mobile The competition is fierce and the total prize money is up to US$15 million. Last year's event attracted more than 1.4 million visitors and was viewed by more than 132 million people worldwide. A total of 391 professional players (representing 61 nationalities) and 113 international teams participated in this world-class esports competition. The total prize money for this year's Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will exceed US$45 million, three times the total prize money last year, and will be held in a modern specialized venue in Riyadh.
About the Saudi Esports Federation:
The Saudi Esports Federation is the regulatory body responsible for developing top esports athletes and growing the gaming community and industry in Saudi Arabia. The Federation's activities are divided into two complementary streams. The first stream is dedicated to developing esports players at all levels, starting at the grassroots community level and progressing to professional esports athletes capable of achieving excellence on a global scale. The second stream is committed to developing the entire gaming/esports value chain by promoting industry development and promoting talent cultivation. Since its establishment in late 2017, the federation has organized multiple world-class national and international competitions and events, attracted investment from the local private sector, and collaborated with international developers to exploit opportunities in the Saudi market.