What to Expect from Esports World Cup Week 2

The Esports World Cup week 2 wants to keep the high-octane action seen on week 1, with thrilling competitions in Dota 2, Free Fire, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Riyadh remains electric, showcasing top-tier esports talent and intense battles for the ultimate EWC 2024 glory.

Dota2 Riyadh Masters - Group Stage

The Dota2 Riyadh Masters enters its Group Stage, featuring the 8 teams qualified from the Play-In phase and 8 teams that will start the tournament in this Group Stage, divided into two groups of eight. From July 10 to July 14, these teams will battle in a single round-robin format, with all matches being Bo2.

• Group A
  • Aurora
  • Blacklist International
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • Heroic
  • LGD Gaming
  • OG
  • Team Falcons
  • Team Spirit
• Group B
  • Beastcoast
  • BetBoom Team
  • Entity
  • MOUZ
  • PSG Quest
  • Team Liquid
  • Tundra Esports
  • Xtreme Gaming

The top four teams from each group advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while the 5th and 6th place teams move to the lower bracket. The remaining teams will be eliminated, raising the stakes for every match.

MOBILE LEGENDS: BANG BANG MSC - Playoff Stage

The MLBB MSC 2024 moves into the Playoffs stage, running from July 10 to July 14, featuring the top eight teams from the Group Stage in a single elimination bracket, with all matches being Bo5, except for the Grand Final, which will be a Bo7.

• Participating teams:
  • Liquid Echo
  • Falcon Esports
  • Selangor Red Giants
  • Fireflux Esports
  • Falcons AP.Bren
  • See You Soon
  • NIP Flash
  • Homebois
• Playoffs Schedule:
  • Quarterfinals: July 10-11
  • Semifinals: July 12-13
  • Grand Final: July 14

Playoffs bracket structure

MLBB Playoffs Bracket for the EWC 2024, times in GMT+3 (credits: EWC)

Free Fire - Knock-out stage

Free Fire takes center stage in Week 2 of the EWC 2024. The popular battle royale game features 18 teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament is divided into three stages: Group Stage, Points Rush, and Grand Finals.

• Group Stage: July 10-12, where teams compete to determine the top 12 teams advancing to Points Rush.
• Points Rush: July 13, focusing on earning points based on match placements and kills.
• Grand Finals: July 14, where the top team will be known as Grand Champion, taking the championship and the majority of the prize pool.

Participating teams

• 19esports (Mexico)
• All Glory Gaming (Mexico)
• RETA Esports (Mexico)
• Hotshot Esports (Pakistan)
• All Gamers (Thailand)
• Team Falcons (Thailand)
• Twisted Minds (Thailand)
• Buriram United Esports (Thailand)
• EVOS Divine (Indonesia)
• ONIC Olympus (Indonesia)
• Indostars x GG (Indonesia)
• RRQ Kazu (Indonesia)
• P Esports (Vietnam)
• Fluxo (Brazil)
• Al Qadisiyah (Algeria)

How to Watch

Fans can watch all the action live on the official Twitch, YouTube and X (former Twitter) channels of the Esports World Cup.Week 2 of the Esports World Cup 2024 continues to raise the bar with fierce competition and captivating matches across multiple games.

As teams advance and the stakes get higher, fans around the globe remain glued to their screens, eagerly anticipating the crowning of champions in Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Free Fire.

Stay tuned to Strafe for more updates and detailed Social Media coverage throughout the whole event.

Feature image credits: Esports World Cup

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