ESL One Birmingham: The Confirmed Playoff Bracket and Schedule
Birmingham has been buzzing with excitement as the ESL One Birmingham Dota 2 tournament continues to unfold. Following its commencement on Sunday, the event's group stage has concluded, narrowing the field to eight formidable teams. These teams have now been seeded into a thrilling playoff bracket, set to kick off its action this very afternoon.
Currently, the Upper Bracket semifinals and the first round of the Lower Bracket have been determined. For a complete breakdown of which teams are facing off, consult the details below.
Upper Bracket Semifinals (March 26):
- Team Yandex vs. Team Spirit at 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET
- Aurora Gaming vs. Tundra Esports at 15:30 GMT / 16:30 CET
Winners of these matches will advance to the Upper Bracket Final, vying for the first coveted spot in the Grand Final. The losing teams will descend into the Lower Bracket, where they will fight to avoid immediate elimination.
To that end, the schedule for this side of the tournament is as follows:
Lower Bracket Round 1 (March 27):
- Mouz vs. Xtreme Gaming at 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET
- Team Falcons vs. Parivision at 15:30 GMT / 16:30 CET
As a reminder, the Lower Bracket operates under a single-elimination format, meaning that any team suffering a loss will be permanently knocked out of the tournament. The ultimate showdown, the Grand Final, is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, with the victorious team claiming a substantial prize of $250,000.
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