The Dota 2 PGL Arlington Major is the latest addition to the Major series, with a $1 million prize pool and a total of 32 teams competing for the championship. The Major will be held from June 14th to 25th in Arlington, Texas. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the schedule, teams, and where to watch the action.
Schedule
The PGL Arlington Major has been divided into two phases: Group Stage and Playoffs. The Group Stage will run from June 14th to June 17th, with each team playing against every other team in their group once. The top four teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs, which will take place from June 20th to June 25th.
The schedule for the Group Stage is as follows:
Group A
| Team | Match | Date |
| — | — | — |
| NRG | vs. Liquid | June 14th, 7:30 PM EST |
| Evil Geniuses | vs. Na’vi | June 15th, 9:30 AM EST |
|
Team Secret
| vs.
Virtus Pro
| June 15th, 12:30 PM EST |
|
Virtus Pro
| vs. NRG | June 16th, 8:30 PM EST |
| NRG | vs. Evil Geniuses | June 17th, 2:30 PM EST |
Group B
| Team | Match | Date |
| — | — | — |
| FaZe Clan | vs. NiP | June 14th, 5:30 PM EST |
|
Team Liquid
| vs. OG | June 15th, 9:30 AM EST |
|
Virtus Pro
| vs. Evil Geniuses | June 15th, 12:30 PM EST |
| FaZe Clan | vs.
Team Liquid
| June 16th, 8:30 PM EST |
| OG | vs. FaZe Clan | June 17th, 2:30 PM EST |
Group C
| Team | Match | Date |
| — | — | — |
| NRG | vs.
Virtus Pro
| June 18th, 9:30 AM EST |
| Liquid | vs. NiP | June 18th, 12:30 PM EST |
| OG | vs. Secret | June 19th, 8:30 PM EST |
| NiP | vs. NRG | June 20th, 5:30 PM EST |
| Evil Geniuses | vs. Liquid | June 21st, 2:30 PM EST |
Group D
| Team | Match | Date |
| — | — | — |
| FaZe Clan | vs. Secret | June 18th, 7:30 PM EST |
|
Virtus Pro
| vs. OG | June 19th, 9:30 AM EST |
| Evil Geniuses | vs. NiP | June 19th, 12:30 PM EST |
| OG | vs. FaZe Clan | June 20th, 8:30 PM EST |
| Secret | vs.
Virtus Pro
| June 21st, 5:30 PM EST |
The Playoffs will consist of the following matches:
Semifinals
| Team | Match | Date |
| — | — | — |
|
Group A
Winner | vs.
Group D
Runner-Up | June 22nd, 7:30 PM EST |
|
Group B
Winner | vs.
Group C
Runner-Up | June 22nd, 9:30 PM EST |
|
Group D
Winner | vs.
Group A
Runner-Up | June 23rd, 7:30 PM EST |
|
Group C
Winner | vs.
Group B
Runner-Up | June 23rd, 9:30 PM EST |
Finals
| Team | Match | Date |
| — | — | — |
| Semifinal Winners | vs. Semifinal Losers | June 24th, 7:30 PM EST |
| Semifinal Winners | vs. Semifinal Winners | June 25th, 9:30 AM EST |
Teams
The PGL Arlington Major will feature some of the best Dota 2 teams in the world, including current Major champions
Team Liquid
and reigning world champions OG. Other notable teams include NRG, FaZe Clan, and
Virtus Pro
.
Here’s a closer look at each team:
Team Liquid
Team Liquid is one of the most successful Dota 2 teams of all time, with four Major championships to their name. They are currently ranked number 1 in the world and have won three consecutive Majors. Their roster includes some of the best players in the game, including Anti-Mage, Juggernaut, and Lina Sirenada.
OG
OG is another top Dota 2 team, with two Major championships and a world championship to their name. They are currently ranked number 3 in the world and have a strong roster that includes Tidehunter, Shadowfiend, and Techies.
NRG
NRG is one of the most popular teams in North America, with a large and dedicated fan base. They are currently ranked number 4 in the world and have won two Major championships. Their roster includes some of the best players in the game, including Mirana, Weaver, and Sven.
FaZe Clan
FaZe Clan is one of the most recognizable brands in Dota 2, with a large and dedicated fan base. They are currently ranked number 5 in the world and have won two Major championships. Their roster includes some of the best players in the game, including Ochid, s1mple, and Coldzera.
Virtus Pro
Virtus Pro is one of the most successful Dota 2 teams from Eastern Europe, with two Major championships to their name. They are currently ranked number 6 in the world and have a strong roster that includes S4, PuckD, and Leshrac.
Team Secret
Team Secret is one of the most successful Dota 2 teams from Southeast Asia, with three Major championships to their name. They are currently ranked number 7 in the world and have a strong roster that includes MidOne, Tidehunter, and Sven.
Where to Watch
The PGL Arlington Major will be streamed live on Twitch, with coverage provided by Valve, ESL, and PGL. You can also catch the action on YouTube Gaming, Facebook Gaming, and other streaming platforms.
In addition to the official streams, there will be numerous content creators and analysts providing their own commentary and analysis of the matches. Be sure to check out some of the top Dota 2 streamers and content creators to get the most out of your viewing experience.
Conclusion
The PGL Arlington Major is one of the biggest and most important Dota 2 tournaments of the year, with some of the best teams in the world competing for the coveted title. With a strong roster and a dedicated fan base,
Team Liquid
will be looking to defend their title and continue their dominance in the game.