This June, the highly anticipated Bali Major 2023 will commence in Southeast Asia. Brace yourselves — it’s going to be epic. The Bali Major 2023 will be the 3rd Dota 2 Major of the year, and it will be watched by thousands of fans around the world. Best of all, the Main Event of the tournament will host a live audience (which you can buy tickets to go and see). Find out everything you need to know below.
In the meantime, if you want to place your bets on the Bali Major 2023 or check out the Bali Major odds you can do so by clicking the button below.
What is the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC)?
The Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) is an annual Dota 2 pro season that lasts for approximately one calendar year.
All of the best Dota 2 teams from around the world take part in the DPC and compete to be the best. Once all of the season’s action has finished, everything comes to an end at The International, where the highest-ranking teams from the season compete to be crowned the World Champion.
Each season, 3 tours take place. At the end of each tour, a Major takes place. The 3rd tour will be the Bali Major 2023.
Bali Major 2023 (Guide)
The Bali Major will be a big part of the 2023 Dota Pro Circuit.
Bali, Indonesia, was chosen to be the host because of its incredibly passionate fanbase. After all, Dota 2 is very popular in Indonesia, with over 500K people actively playing the game.
Naturally, Bali is a great destination for the final Major of the 3rd tour. It has beautiful beaches, amazing temples, and a passionate fanbase to go with it. When you think about it, what more could Dota 2 fans ask for?
Specifically, the Bali Major 2023 will kick off on June 29 at the luxury 5-star AYANA Estate resort and conclude on July 9. Here, 18 of the best teams from the DPC Tour 3 will fight it out. However, the teams for the tournament have yet to be confirmed because Tour 3 is still ongoing.
What’s the prize pool for the Bali Major 2023? A cool $500,000 and 3,500 Pro Circuit points. There’s a lot on the line here, which is why all 18 teams taking part will be fiercely competitive. The 3,5000 Pro Circuit points are especially important, as these points will likely secure a team a spot at The International 2023.
Where to Watch Bali Major 2023?
From June 29 to July 9, you can watch the Bali Major 2023 using the following platforms:
- Twitch (Epuzle Gaming)
- YouTube (@EpulzeGaming)
All of the Bali Major 2023 matches will be streamed on these platforms in real-time, so don’t forget to have YouTube or Twitch downloaded to your smartphone so that you never miss a second.
How to Buy Tickets for Bali Major 2023?
The Bali Major 2023 is taking place at the luxury 5-star AYANA Estate resort in Bali.
This is a high-class, luxurious venue to host a Dota 2 tournament — but the place itself is pretty small. Plus, only the last 3 days of the tournament will be made available for fans to come and watch, so you can expect limited ticket availability at the very best.
If you don’t live in Indonesia but desperately want to watch the Bali Major 2023 in person, you might struggle to get your hands on some tickets. This is because the tickets are highly likely going to sell out quickly to local fans who live in Bali or close by.
Place Your Bets on Bali Major 2023
Are you a Dota 2 betting fan? Do you plan on streaming the Bali Major 2023? If so, you can place bets on the Bali Major 2023 when the matches are taking place. To do this, simply create an account with Thunderpick — one of the world’s biggest (and best) eSports betting sites.
It only takes a few minutes to create an account. You’ll need to verify your identity, date of birth, and some other important information. Once you’ve done this, you can go ahead and start placing eSports bets. You can even place crypto bets on the Bali Major, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other popular cryptocurrencies currently being accepted by Thunderpick.
Teams at the Bali Major 2023
Qualifying is still taking place for the Bali Major 2023. The roster includes a total of 18 teams:
- Four teams each from China and Western Europe
- Three teams each from Easter Europe and Southeast Asia
- Two teams each from North America and South America.
Also, don’t forget to keep checking back with Thunderpick to see the latest odds updates for the Bali Major 2023, from underdogs to popular picks.
Bali Major 2023: Format
The Bali Major 2023 will host 18 of the best Dota 2 teams. These 18 teams will be split into 2 groups of 9: Group A and Group B.
| Group A | Group B |
| beastcoast | 9Pandas |
| Blacklist International | Azure Ray |
| Execration | BetBoom Team |
| Invictus Gaming | Bleed Esports |
| Shopify Rebellion | Evil Geniuses |
| Team Aster | Gaimin Gladiators |
| Team Liquid | nouns |
| Team Spirit | PSG.LGD |
| Tundra Esports | Quest Esports |
Group Stage (June 29 – July 23)
The group stage will follow a single round-robin format where each team plays the other teams in their group once. Every match will be Bo2 (best of 2 games).
The top 4 teams from each group will then advance to the all-important playoffs. 5th and 6th-placed teams will go through to the lower bracket playoffs for a chance at redemption.
Playoffs
It’s at the playoffs when things will really start to heat up.
A double-elimination bracket format will be used in the playoffs. All matches will be Bo3. However, the Grand Final will be Bo5 — so expect plenty of action when it goes down!
Who Will Win the Bali Major 2023?
DreamLeague S20 is giving us a good glimpse of who might be climbing the ranks and winning the Bali Major 2023. So far, the top 3 teams that have made headway in this tournament are Gaimin Gladiatos, PSG.LGD and Evil Geniuses. This means there’s a good chance for these teams to also dominate in the up-and-coming Bali Major 2023.