Riyadh Masters 2023: Dates, Schedule and Details

The spotlight is now on the Riyadh Masters 2023 as the best Dota 2 teams from around the world gather at the Gamers8 festival. This prestigious tournament serves as the final major LAN event before The International, Dota 2’s ultimate esports spectacle, making its long-awaited return to Seattle after six years. Remember to get updated with our latest Dota 2 betting overview, giving you all the info you need to enjoy the event even more.

Taking place in the capital city of Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh Masters is the crown jewel of the Gamers8 festival, an eight-week celebration of gaming and esports. With a staggering $15 million prize pool, the tournament holds immense significance and promises fierce competition among the top teams in the Dota 2 scene.

Valve has recently announced changes to the traditional battle pass system for TI 2023, which could have a substantial impact on the prize pool for the upcoming event. As a result, there is a realistic possibility that the Riyadh Masters will claim the title of the Dota 2 tournament with the largest prize pool of the year.

Prepare for thrilling matches and captivating moments as teams battle it out in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh Masters is set to be an unforgettable showcase of skill, strategy, and intense competition, shaping the Dota 2 landscape ahead of The International.

Read on to discover everything you need to know about this exciting tournament.

Riyadh Masters 2023: Schedule and format

Play-In (July 19-20):

• Two groups of six teams, who face each other once (Bo2)
• Top two teams from each group advance to the group stage
• Teams ranked 3rd to 6th will play a decider stage, with four group stage spots on the line

Group Stage (July 21-24):

• Two groups of eight teams, who face each other once (Bo2)
• Top four teams from each group advance to playoffs’ upper bracket
• Teams ranked 5th and 6th progress to the lower bracket.

Playoffs (July 25-30):

• Double-elimination bracket with 12 teams.
• All matches are played in a Bo3 format, except the final (Bo5).

Riyadh Masters 2023: Teams and rosters

Group Stage Teams:

Team	Players
Gaimin Gladiators	dyrachyo, Quinn, Ace, tOfu, Seleri
BetBoom Team	Nightfall, gpk~, Pure~, Save-, TORONTOTOKYO
Evil Geniuses	Pakazs, Chris Luck, Wisper, Matthew, Panda
Tundra Esports	skiter, Nine, 33, Saksa, Sneyking
PSG.LGD	shiro, NothingToSay, niu, planet, y`
Talon Esports	23savage, Mikoto, Jabz, Q, Oli~
Team Spirit	Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka
Shopify Rebellion	Arteezy, Abed, SabeRLight-, Cr1t-, Fly

Play-In Teams:

Team List

Upper Bracket

• Quest Esports
• Talon Esports
• Team Liquid
• Gaimin Gladiators
• Team Spirit
• Team Aster
• BetBoom Team
• 9Pandaas

Lower Bracket

• PSG.LGD
• Tundra Esports
• Evil Geniuses 
• Team Secret

Format (25th July to 30th July)

• Double-elimination bracket
• All matches except Grand Final are Bo3
• Grand Final is Bo5

Riyadh Masters 2023: Prize money distribution

Placement	Team	Prize Money (USD)
1	TBD	$5,000,000
2	TBD	$2,500,000
3	TBD	$1,700,000
4	TBD	$1,200,000
5-6	TBD	$800,000
	TBD
7-8	TBD	$500,000
	TBD
9-12	TBD	$300,000
	TBD
	TBD
	TBD
13-14	TBD	$200,000
	TBD
15-16	TBD	$100,000
	TBD
17-20	TBD	$50,000
	TBD
	TBD
	TBD