Riyadh Masters Betting | Bet on Dota 2 with Rivalry!

With annual The International drawing ever closer, all eyes are now turned to the final LAN tournament of the Dota 2 professional esports system, Riyadh Masters!

With the stage set in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Masters will be the crown jewel of the Dota 2 tournaments, with a whopping prize pool of $5 million available, split between all 20 competing teams. This year, Riyadh Masters will be taking pride of place at the inaugural Esports World Cup.

Which team will claim the $1.5 million lion's share of the prize money and etch their names in the wall of fame? Only one way to find out!

Keep reading because we've got everything Dota 2 fans could want to know about betting on the Ridayh Masters, including the favorite teams to claim the crown and some handy betting tips!

Riyadh Masters: Schedule and Format

Riyadh Masters 2024 at the Esports World Cup begins on July 4 and ends on July 21 for an action packed three weeks of high-stakes Dota 2 gameplay.

Twelve teams begin in the initial Play-In Stage, while the remaining eight automatically are seeded into the Group Stage.

Play-In Stage (July 4 - 7)

• 12 teams compete, split into two groups of six teams in a single-round-robin
• All matches are best-of-two
• Top three teams from each group advance to the Group Stage
• Forth to sixth-place teams from each group will be matched
• Losers are eliminated, and the winners advance to the Group Stage

Group Stage (July 10 - 14)

• Two groups of eight teams compete in a single round-robin
• All matches are best-of-two
• Top four teams from each group advance to the Playoffs Upper Bracket
• Fifth and sixth-placed teams from each group advance to the Playoffs Lower Bracket
• Remaining teams are eliminated

Playoffs Stage (July 16 - 21)

• Ten teams compete in a double-elimination bracket
• All matches, except the Grand Final, are best-of-three
• The Grand Final is best-of-five

Keep your eyes peeled for our Riyadh Masters 2024 ESWC event overview coming soon! There we'll have the complete schedules, match results, and overall standings.

Riyadh Masters: Teams

Below you will find all 20 teams competing in Riyadh Masters. They have been split according to the Stage they are first competing in.

Play-In Seeds

Twelve teams are seeded into the Play-In Stage based on their ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Ranking System.

• Entity (Western Europe)
• MOUZ (Western Europe)
• Virtus.pro (Eastern Europe)
• PSG Quest (MENA)
• Blacklist International (Southeast Asia)
• Aurora (Southeast Asia)
• G2 x iG (China)
• LGD Gaming (China)
• Azure Ray (China)
• nouns (North America)
• HEROIC (South America)
• beastcoast (South America)

Group Stage Seeds

The remaining eight teams are seeded into the second stage, the Group Stage.

• Team Falcons
• BetBoom Team
• Gaimin Gladiators
• WBG.XG
• Tundra Esports
• Team Liquid
• OG
• Team Spirit

Riyadh Masters: Favorite Teams

Here is Rivalry's list of teams to keep an eye on at Riyadh Masters to claim the prize money and emerge victorious!

Gaimin Gladiators

This European team is storming ahead to become the most successful Dota 2 team, from 2024 and beyond. Their roster is a bastion of strength with their consistent performance in 2023, like winning the Bali Major in 2023 and coming second in DreamLeague S23.

Team Falcons

Since their inception in 2022, Team Falcons are taking the metaphorical bull by the horns with their star-studded player roster. Their wins at the 2024 BetBoom Dacha and DreamLeague S22 have made them formidable foes indeed.

Team Spirit

As two-time TI champions, Team Spirit are hungry for more. Their roster combines experience, determination and energy, creating a recipe for success. Will Riyadh Masters 2024 be another stepping stone on their path for a three-peat win?

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Riyadh Masters: Betting Tips and Tricks

Think that the Riyadh Masters teams are the only ones winning big? Guess again! With these simple yet handy tips in mind, you, too, could have a chance of taking home some winnings!

Learn the meta!

The most surefire way to improve your betting skills is to play the game! If you're betting on any MOBA like Dota 2, learning the game itself can give you a better understanding of the meta, in-game heroes, and gameplay strategies. This will let you make more informed bets and increase your chances of bagging a jackpot!

Research!

While esports betting is meant to be fun, you should always ensure you do some research into the teams you're betting on. Check out their recent match history, player rosters, and ratings - Liquidpedia works great. Our dedicated Dota 2 news page also has information on the most recent Majors and tournaments, so you can gauge each teams performances.

Always gamble responsibly

Setting a budget and keeping to it assures that betting always stays fun and stress-free. Do not bet more than you can afford to lose, and never try to recover any losses.

FAQs about betting on Dota 2 Riyadh Masters

Is betting on Riyadh Masters legal?

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Where can I watch Riyadh Masters matches?

Dota 2 fans can watch all Riyadh Masters games on the official Games8 Esports Twitch and YouTube channels. There will also be six separate streams available documenting all games that occur at the same time.

What is the prize pool for Riyadh Masters?

Set to be one of the biggest Dota 2 events on the 2023 calendar, Riyadh Masters has a $5 million prize pool on the line

What are the current Riyadh Masters 2024 standings?

You can find everything you need to know about Riyadh Masters on our blog page. We have covered everything from the full schedule to the current standings, which will be updated weekly as the tournament continues.