Schedule
MDL PH Season 1 kicked off on October 30, 2020, and concluded on December 13, 2020. The tournament featured weekly matches with a break for the Major championships.
Here’s an overview of the schedule:
Week 1: October 30 – November 1, 2020
Week 2: November 6 – November 8, 2020
Week 3: November 13 – November 15, 2020
Week 4: November 20 – November 22, 2020
Week 5: December 4 – December 6, 2020
Finals: December 11 – December 13, 2020
Results
MDL PH Season 1 witnessed some intense matches and thrilling upsets.
Here are the results from each week:
Week 1:
TnC Predator defeated Reckoning Esports, Bren Esports beat Execration, TNC Pro Team lost to Team Secret, and Team Malta defeated Team Aster.
Week 2:
TNC Predator defeated Team Malta, Team Secret won against Reckoning Esports, TNC Pro Team defeated Execration, and Team Aster triumphed over Bren Esports.
Week 3:
Team Aster defeated TNC Pro Team, Team Secret lost to TnC Predator, Team Malta won against Reckoning Esports, and Execration beat Bren Esports.
Week 4:
Team Aster defeated Team Secret, TnC Predator defeated TNC Pro Team, Reckoning Esports defeated Execration, and Team Malta lost to Bren Esports.
Week 5:
Team Secret lost to TNC Predator, Team Aster beat TNC Pro Team, Reckoning Esports defeated Team Malta, and Execration won against Bren Esports.
Finals:
Team Secret finished in 3rd place after defeating TNC Pro Team, while Team Aster emerged victorious, winning the championship title by beating TNC Predator.
Format
MDL PH Season 1 followed a round-robin format where each team played against every other team twice – once at home and once away. The top four teams qualified for the playoffs, with the first and second-placed teams facing off in the grand finals.
Where to Watch
Fans could watch MDL PH Season 1 live on various platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. The official Dota 2 Asia Championships (DAC) channel hosted most of the matches. Keep an eye out for future seasons as MDL continues to showcase the best of Southeast Asian Dota 2 talent.
In conclusion, MDL PH Season 1 was a thrilling tournament filled with surprises and intense competition. The unique format and exciting matches kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. With Team Aster emerging as champions, this season left a lasting impact on the Southeast Asian Dota 2 scene.