DOTA 2 Elite League Betting | Best Esports Odds and Promos

The ESB DOTA 2 Elite League is an epic fusion between some of the greats in the esports industry: ESB (Electronic Sports Broadcasting), FISSURE, and BetBoom. As the name implies, only the most elite teams in the DOTA 2 scene have either been invited or qualified. With a whopping $960K prize pool on the line, there's everything to play for!

Alongside the thrilling DOTA 2 action and elite talent on display, there are plenty of betting opportunities and chances for you to win a huge profit alongside your favorite teams! 

If you're interested in sprinkling that signature Rivalry secret sauce on Elite League games and winning real cash, this DOTA 2 Elite League betting guide is the perfect place to start, featuring the best live odds at the top of the page.

DOTA 2 Elite League: Format

The first-ever Elite League has a rigorous format consisting of three key stages, as outlined below.

Swiss Stage (Group Stage 1)

• Sixteen teams will compete in a modified Swiss system; seven teams with direct invites and nine teams from qualifiers.
• All matches are Bo3
• The top eight teams advance to the Round-Robin stage
• The remaining teams are eliminated

Round-Robin Stage (Group Stage 2)

• There will be two single round robin groups, with eight teams in each
• All matches are Bo2
• The top two teams from each group advance to the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs
• 3rd - 4th placed teams from each group advance to the Lower Bracket of the Playoffs
• Remaining teams are eliminated

Playoffs

• Eight teams compete in the double-elimination bracket Playoffs
• All matches (except the Grand Final) are Bo3
• The Grand Final is Bo5

Unlike other premier DOTA 2 events, the $960K prize pool will be divided among all 24 competing teams, with the tournament winner receiving the largest share, $300,000. Check out our dedicated Elite League event overview, which will be updated to reflect all current standings and upcoming matches.

DOTA 2 Elite League: Teams

Only the best of the best are participating in the Elite League, with a grand total of 24 teams competing. The participants range from DOTA 2 powerhouses like Team Spirit, Blacklist Rivalry, and Gaimin Gladiators to lesser-known underdogs like KEV and Rest Farmers.

Here are all the teams competing in the Elite League, including their complete player rosters by in-game ID.

Swiss Stage Teams

• OG: Timado, bzm, Wisper, Ari, Ceb
• Tundra Esports: Pure~, Topson, Tobi, 9Class, Whitemon
• Team Secret: Crystallis, Kordan, BOOM, ah fu, Puppey
• Virtus.pro: Kiritych, squad1x, Noticed, sayuw, Fng
• PSG Quest: TA2000, No!ob, Malik, OmaR, Dukalis
• Aurora: 23, lorenof, Jabz, Q, Oli
• Heroic: K1, 4nalog, Davai Lama, Scofield, KJ
• Blacklist Rivalry (SEA): Palos, Abed, Gabbi, TIMS, Mjz
• Talon Esports (SEA): V-Tune, ChYuaN, Ws, Jhocam, ponyo
• Entity (Western Europe): watson, No[o]ne-, DM, Kataomi', Fishman
• Rest Farmers (Western Europe): Shad, Adzantick, Xibbe, Pablo, Handsken
• 9Pandas (Eastern Europe): Darklord^, kiyotaka, alberkaaa, Ekki, Solo
• Nigma Galaxy (MENA): Miracle-, SumaiL, Fbz, Matthew, KuroKy
• KEV (China): flyfly, ButterflyEffect, old eLeVeN, imitator, Undyne_
• nouns (North America): Yuma, Copy, Gunnar, Lelis, Fly
• BOOM Esports (South America): Pakazs, SLATEM$, ILICH-, n1ght, Panda

Round-Robin Stage Teams

• Team Spirit: Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka
• BetBoom Team: Nightfall, gpk, MieRo', Save-, TORONTOTOKYO
• Team Liquid: miCKe, Nisha, 33, Boxi, Insania
• Gaimin Gladiators: dyrachyo, Quinn, Ace, tOfu, Seleri
• Team Falcons: skiter, Malr1ne, ATF, Cr1t, Sneyking
• Xtreme Gaming: Ame, Xm, Xxs, XinQ, Dy
• Azure Ray: Lou, Ori, Faith_bian, fy,  天命
• G2 x iG: Monet, NothingToSay, JT-, BoBoKa, xNova

DOTA 2 Elite League: Schedule & Streams

The DOTA 2 Elite League kicked off on March 31 with the opening Swiss Stage, which ends on April 4. Here's a brief rundown of the overall schedule. Check out our event overview for each game for the results of specific matches.

• Swiss Stage: March 31 - April 4
• Round-Robin Stage: April 5 - 10
• Playoffs: April 12 - 14

In the initial stages of the Elite League, there will be primary and secondary live streams to accommodate matches happening simultaneously. You can also catch all matches on the official ESB DOTA 2 YouTube channel.

Bet on DOTA 2 Elite League on Rivalry!

Elite League is a newbie in the DOTA 2 esports calendar and, as such, offers plenty of esports betting opportunities. On Rivalry.com, you can find a wide array of betting markets, great bonuses, live odds, and complete event coverage.

Unlike other online betting sites that see esports betting as a cashgrab opportunity, we're dedicated to creating the best possible experience for you and all our other users. We want DOTA 2 Elite League betting to be fun, exciting, but most importantly, safe.

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DOTA 2 Elite League Betting Markets

We display our competitive odds for all esports, including DOTA 2's Elite League, using decimal odds. These are simple and easy to understand, even for beginner bettors. For example, if you bet on Blacklist Rivalry with 2.47 odds, you stand to win 2.47x your original bet.

The range of betting markets and infinite possibilities makes DOTA 2 one of the best esports for gambling. Among the many other esports betting sites covering Elite League, Rivalry offers the broadest range of options.

Take a look at just some of the betting options you can choose from when betting on Elite League: 

• Same Game Combos
• Match Winner
• Map Winner
• First Blood
• Handicaps
• Team to Score Most Kills
• Totals (Kills Odd/Even, Over/Under, Maps, Duration Over/Under)
• First Tower
• First Barracks

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DOTA 2 Elite League Betting FAQs

Is betting on DOTA 2 Elite League legal?

Placing bets on DOTA 2 tournaments like Elite League is 100% legal and safe. Rivalry is a fully authorized and licensed online sportsbook governed by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.

Do you offer free bets for Elite League?

Yes! If you're a new Rivalry user, you can use our welcome bonus code WELCOME100 on your first deposit. You can deposit using Visa, Mastercard, PayMaya, Skrill, Bitcoin, Alipay, Bank transfers, and more.

Can I place bets from my smartphone?

Yes, Rivalry is mobile-friendly, so you can place real-money bets on the go, provided you have a stable Internet connection. If you're in the Philippines, you can also use our all-new Rivalry Android App! Head to the download link here to install greatness onto your phone.

Who is the favorite team to win Elite League?

Since Elite League is a new Tier-1 DOTA 2 tournament, it can take time to predict the favorites as everything is up in the air. However, based on their recent performance in DreamLeague S22 and BetBoom Dacha, we think Team Falcons have a shot of claiming the inaugural Elite League win. Keep your eyes on underdogs like Blacklist Rivalry and BetBoom Team, though!