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DreamHack Winter 2023 announces Esports Lineup with eFIBA World Finals, Brawl Stars World Finals, ESL Challenger, and ESL R1 Fall Major
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The iconic gaming lifestyle festival returns, with major sports sim tournaments, one of the first-ever LAN CS2 competitions in Sweden, and more!
DreamHack Winter is set to make its return to the Elmia Congress Center in Jönköping, Sweden, from November 24 to 26, 2023 (LAN 23-26), and will host a series of prominent esports tournaments all under one roof. DreamHack, an immersive gaming lifestyle festival, and part of ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) with presenting partner Elgiganten, offers attendees an extraordinary experience where the gaming community comes to life.
DreamHack attendees can enjoy an electrifying assortment of esports finals and competitions across the festival weekend. From the high-octane action of the ESL R1 Fall Major, to the thrilling ESL Challenger Jönköping, the epic Brawl Stars World Finals to the historic in-person eFIBA World Finals, the weekend promises lucrative prize pools to be won and champions to be crowned.
Alongside professional esports tournaments, DreamHack Winter features something for everyone, celebrating all strands of gaming culture and expression under one roof; From world-renowned talent in our Creator Hub, to the iconic bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, live music, Builders and Battle zones, cosplay competitions, exclusive gaming experiences and much, much more.
Brawl Stars World Finals
Experience the Brawl Stars extravaganza of the year at DreamHack Winter! Dive into thrilling side activities, connect with fellow fans from across the globe, and witness the world’s top Brawl Stars Pro Players compete fiercely for a share of the $750,000 prize pool in the Brawl Stars World Finals, live in Jönköping.
For more information, please visit: https://dreamhack .com/winter/brawlstars/
eFIBA World Finals
eFIBA, FIBA’s official NBA 2K24 tournament, are proud to present the first-ever, in-person eFIBA World Finals live at DreamHack Winter!
Online Regional Qualifiers tip off on October 3 to November 2, with Regional Finals taking place November 7-9 across South East Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, and Europe. The winning nation from each Regional Final and the top two from Europe will secure a spot in the eFIBA Season 2 World Finals 2023, taking place live at DreamHack Winter, where the elite teams will collide in a monumental showdown for their piece of the €50,000 prize pool.
For more information, please visit: efiba .basketball
ESL Challenger Jönköping
One of the first professional Counter-Strike 2 tournaments to take place in Sweden, eight teams will compete head to head for a prize pool of $100,000 (over 1m SEK) in ESL Challenger Jönköping at DreamHack Winter.
The top two teams to emerge from each qualifier competition across NA, EU, SA, and AS, will progress to join two to six invited teams in the regional Closed Qualifiers, with the best team from each region proceeding to ESL Challenger Jönköping. These teams will face off against each other, and four teams already qualified via their position in the ESL World Ranking, live at DreamHack Winter, where they’ll vie for the coveted title, a slice of the $100,000 prize pool and a spot in ESL Pro League Season 19. Qualified teams via the ESL World Ranking include Monte, GamerLegion, Virtus.pro, and Eternal Fire.
For more information, please visit: dreamhack .com/winter/cs/
ESL R1 Fall Major
ESL and RENNSPORT proudly present the ESL R1 Fall Major, paving the way for professional virtual racing esports. Since September 1, Over the next few months, 48 of the best virtual drivers from across 12 prestigious teams have been battling it out for a spot in the final. The season will culminate live in Jönköping, where attendees and fans from across the globe will witness the electrifying finale as drivers and teams fight for their share of the €225,000 prize pool.
Find out more about ESL R1 here: eslr1 .com
For more images, and further updates on all ESL FACEIT Group activity, please visit eslfaceitgroup .com/press
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IESF Kicks off Bidding Process for 2025 and 2026 Events
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The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially launched the bidding process for the next two editions of the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. Cities interested in hosting IESF’s flagship event can learn more about the bidding process on the IESF Events Bidding Process page.
WEC, a long-standing tradition of competitions watched across the world, creates a direct opportunity for the host to link its city brand to the IESF Realm, multiple game titles, and some of the world’s best athletes.
IESF remains open to discussions with any cities, regions, or countries worldwide that are interested in hosting the World Esports Championship or Regional Qualifiers. We welcome inquiries from all potential hosts to explore the opportunities and benefits of bringing these premier esports events to their locations.
IESF General Secretary Boban Totovski said: “After Bali, Iasi, and Riyadh this year, we are all looking forward to our next host for the 17th World Esports Championship. We already have many cities waiting for the process to start bidding and we are all very excited to start the negotiations and discover where will the IESF flag go on the 19th of November in Riyadh, on the closing ceremony”
IESF assesses potential hosts based on several criteria, including how well they align with regional and national development plans, as well as the long-term strategic goals of the IESF vision and mission. The host city is expected to meet all requirements set by IESF. The final selection of the host city is made by a vote from the IESF Board.
The 2023 World Esports Championship in Iași, Romania, was a unique experience, attracting over 100,000 attendees and amassing an impressive 35 million viewers across all platforms. This year, the championship moves to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promising to be the biggest event yet with a record 130 nations and over 600 players competing, solidifying Riyadh as this year’s Esports capital.
Which city will rise to become the next epicenter of esports excitement?
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Skyesports Championship 2024: Aurora Gaming and 3DMAX Become First Teams to Advance to the Playoffs
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The Skyesports Championship 2024, a $300,000 international Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament, is taking place at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai from July 24 to 28. As the Group Stage nears its conclusion, two teams have advanced to the prestigious Playoffs, where they will battle for glory and a shot at the lion’s share of the prize pool.
Serbia’s Aurora Gaming and France’s 3DMAX Vie for Glory: First Teams to Reach the Playoffs
Aurora Gaming and 3DMAX have earned this accolade with flawless records so far in the Group Stage.
The 11 participating teams, which include prominent esports organizations from Mongolia, France, Turkey, India, and Russia, have been split into two groups: A and B.
In Group A, Aurora has secured their spot in the Playoffs after convincing victories against Parivsion, ENCE, and True Rippers, standing first in their group with a 3-0 record. With their advancement to the next stage, Aurora is eyeing a consecutive third trophy in Skyesports’ IPs, having previously won the $350,000 Skyesports Masters 2024 and the Skyesports Grand Slam 2024 in Pune, India.
All eyes are still on Group A as teams like The Mongolz and ENCE have to battle it out on Day 3 to make it to the Playoffs.
In Group B, 3DMAX has triumphed over Amkal, DMS, and Revenant Esports, securing a 3-0 record at the top of the group.
The action continues in the Skyesports Championship on Day 3, as the final day of the Group Stage will decide who will join 3DMAX and Aurora Gaming in the Playoffs. Fans can catch all the action live on the Skyesports YouTube and Twitch channels.
Unlike the Group Stage, the Playoffs will take place on the main stage at the prestigious 5-star hotel, the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, India.
Group A Standings
Group B Standings
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THE DOTA 2 VIRTUAL HALL OF FAME: GG.BET AND DOT ESPORTS PRESENT 50 WORLD RECORDS
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Dot Esports, the leading esports news outlet, and betting brand GG.BET have created a virtual hall of fame to celebrate 50 Dota 2 World Records. Check it out to discover the stories behind the most impressive feats in the game’s competitive history and watch videos of when they happened.
The Dot Esports team have painstakingly selected and presented Dota 2 records in 5 categories: players, teams, tournaments, content creators and talent. You can find a list of the extraordinary individuals and organizations in each one, as well as dive into the events that have made Dota 2 a Tier-1 esports discipline on the world stage.
GG.BET press office: “Although Dota 2 was released over 11 years ago, it continues to rank among the top games in the esports community. As we wait for the biggest tournament of the year, The International 13, to kick off, we’ve decided to look back and reflect on the most remarkable milestones throughout the competitive history of Dota 2. Did you know that the fastest time a match was won was in less than 8 minutes? Or that there’s a team that’s played 2813 professional matches? The experts at Dot Esports will tell you all about this and much more in our joint project. We’re delighted to support the creation of such insightful content.”
Jody Rones, CRO at Dot Esports: “From its humble beginning as a fan made mod to one of the largest games in the world, DotEsports is thrilled to partner with GG.BET to shine a light on DOTA and its community as it passes its 11 year mark. From the content creators, to the team, players, tournament organizers, shout casters and more, they’re a key part of what makes this esport great, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to give them the recognition they deserve with the launch of the collaborative DOTA World Records.”
50 Dota 2 World Records is already available on the Dot Esports website in English and Ukrainian.
Before the end of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era and the transition to CS2, Dot Esports put a spotlight on 50 CS:GO World Records in collaboration with GG.BET. This project got a great reaction not just from the esports community, but from the players and teams themselves.
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