Following the PGL Wallachia Season 1, the esports scene shifts its focus to DreamLeague Season 23. Commencing on May 20th, this event features 12 teams competing for a $1 million prize pool. Our 23rd DreamLeague Dota 2 betting guide previews this tournament.
DreamLeague Season 23 will be held online from May 20th to 26th, 2024. The event will commence with a Group Stage, comprising two groups of six teams. ESL has extended invitations to the four highest-ranked squads on the EPT leaderboard: BetBoom, Gaimin Gladiators, Team Falcons, and Xtreme Gaming. The remaining eight participants secure their spots through regional qualifiers.
| Tournament: | Dota 2 DreamLeague Season 23 |
| 🧾 Format: | Offline Tier 1 tournament with 12 teams and two stages |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Online Western Europe servers |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Monday, 20th May – Sunday, 26th May 2024 |
Most Dota 2 sites for betting have posted outright odds for this tournament. The top five frontrunners have these odds of winning the event:
Heading into this tournament, Xtreme Gaming has the best Dota 2 DreamLeague Season 23 odds at 2.30 (4/3). Saudi Arabian side Team Falcons is viewed as the second-most likely winner, boasting odds of 4.5 (7/2). BetBoom and Giamin Gladiators are also strong contenders. Both team’s odds to win Dota 2 DreamLeague S23 are priced at 9.00 (8/1). Team Liquid rounds out the top five favorites with 11.0 (10/1) odds.
The tournament commences with a group stage featuring twelve teams. There will be two groups in this competition, and the group stage will begin on May 20th and run till May 22. The playoffs will commence on May 23 and conclude on May 25. The Grand Finals will then take place on May 26th. DreamLeague Season 23 will be the final major Dota 2 competition before the start of the Riyadh Masters.
Participating teams will be divided into two round-robin groups of six. Each team will play two games against the other teams within its respective group. The top four contenders from each group will progress to the Playoffs.
The Playoffs will feature a double-elimination bracket format with eight teams competing against each other. The winner of the Upper Bracket Final will secure a spot in the Grand Final. The loser will be given one last opportunity in the Lower Bracket Final. The Grand Final will be a best-of-five series, where the victorious team will be crowned the DreamLeague Season 23 Champions.
This tournament comes with a $1 million prize pool and 26,100 EPT points. Tournament champions will receive $300,000 and earn 6,000 EPT points. Teams finishing in second, third, and fourth place will receive $175,000, $120,000, and $85,000, respectively. These teams will also receive 5,000, 4,000, and 3,200 EPT points.
Here is a list of previous winners of Dota 2 DreamLeague in recent times:
2024 DreamLeague 23 favorites Xtreme Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators are placed in Group A alongside Aurora, Team Liquid, Heroic, and PSG Quest. The latter two are considered as the weakest and should miss the knockouts.
| Team | Region | Predicted Group Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | Southeast Asia | 4 |
| Gaimin Gladiators | Europe | 2 |
| HEROIC | Southern America | 6 |
| PSG Quest | MENA | 5 |
| Team Liquid | Northern Europe | 3 |
| Xtreme Gaming | China | 1 |
Current champions Team Falcons will face BetBoom Team, Tundra Esports, and Shopify Rebellion in Group B. This group also consists of Azure Ray and Natus Vincere, which are the two most likely teams to miss the playoffs.
| Team | Region | Predicted Group Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Ray | China | 5 |
| BetBoom Team | Eastern Europe | 2 |
| Natus Vincere | Eastern Europe | 6 |
| Shopify Rebellion | North America | 4 |
| Team Falcons | MENA | 1 |
| Tundra Esports | Western Europe | 3 |
Here are our 2024 Dota 2 DreamLeague S23 tips and predictions for this tournament:
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Team Falcons has emerged as the team to beat in Dota 2. Despite Xtreme Gaming’s exceptional performances, the Falcons continue to impress with their outstanding form this year. They boast stacked rosters featuring players like Oliver “skiter” Lepko, Andreas ‘Cr1t-’ Nielsen, and Ammar ‘ATF’ ’Al-Assaf. Team Falcons won three titles this year and finished second once. Although they failed to make the grand finals at PGL Wallachia Season 1, they still performed well. With their current roster remaining strong, they are well-positioned to claim their fourth title this week.
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XG has been in excellent form since their inaugural game at the PGL Wallachia Season 1. They won every match leading up to the grand finals, narrowly losing to Spirit 2-3 in that encounter. Ame has regained his peak form, while his teammates XinQ, Xxs, and Xm have all made significant contributions. Given the pedigree of their team, XG is favored to secure a clear 2-0 victory in their matchup against Giamin Gladiators, avoiding a loss of a single map.
Here are our DreamLeague Season 23 betting tips:
Despite faltering at PGL Wallachia, Team Falcons remains the top contender for winning this competition. You can catch this tournament on live stream and win extra cash with legal bookies for Esports bets.
