The Dota 2 MESA Invitational 2024 is turning up the heat in Mongolia. Eight teams are competing for the $100,000 USD prize, and in this Tier 3 tournament. From December 10 to 15, we can follow their journeys, whether they rise or fall in the event’s stages. Let’s look into what this showdown has in store for us.
Tournament Structure and Format
Because of the small number of participating teams, the event is expected to be short and feature few stages. Nevertheless, the excitement does not seem to be dampened by the short duration of the competition. The fast pace adds to the intensity of every match, and the stakes are immediately high for the eight teams.
Teams will have to go through two stages to hopefully put claim on the title. The Group Stage will have all teams divided into two groups with four teams each. The format will be single round-robin.
All matches in the round-robin format will be best-of-two (Bo2). After every team has played each other within their respective groups, the top team will be selected to advance to the Playoffs semifinals. Second and third placers will instead move to the quarterfinal bracket.
In the second stage, the Playoffs, there will be a single-elimination bracket with best-of-three (Bo3) series. Fans are in for intense battles between the six remaining teams.
Dota 2 MESA Invitational 2024 Dates and Venues
In the six-day tournament, four days will be taken up by the Group Stage while there will be two for the Playoffs. Each stage will be played on a different venue.
- Group Stage: December 10 to December 13, 2024 at MESA LAN Studio
- Playoffs: December 14 to December 15, 2024 at ASA Arena in Ulaanbaatar
Participating Teams
Out of the total of eight contenders for the Dota 2 MESA Invitational 2024 title, seven were invited teams while one came from the MESA Champions Fall 2024 tournament. It’s a mix of veterans and international pro teams, as well as homegrown Mongolian talent.
Invited teams:
- Talon Esports
- Team Secret
- NAVI Junior
- The MongolZ
- Yakult’s Brothers
- Aurora Gaming
- Sable Hat
Qualified through MESA Champions Fall 2025:
- AnimeVesta
In the Group Stage, teams were grouped into A and B like this:
Group A: NAVI Junior, AnimeVesta, Talon Esports, Team Secret
Group B: Aurora Gaming, Yakult’s Brothers, The MongolZ, Sable Hat
Prize Pool and Distribution
The $100,000 USD prize pool is to be divided only among the top four placers in the invitational. The distribution will give $50,000 USD for the champion, $25,000 USD for the second placer, and $12,500 USD each for the third and fourth placers.
Conclusion
The Dota 2 MESA Invitational 2024 is now ongoing, with the Group Stage standings already available. For the Playoffs, even more intense matches await to treat fans with high-stakes action. Only two days remain, yet we have more to see from the six remaining teams.
Overall, it is a tournament with a great lineup of teams, letting global talent as well as Mongolia’s own shine. The dates, teams, and format of the Dota 2 MESA Invitational 2024 makes it truly a show that deserves the attention and hype.
We are about to see in just two days which team ends up in getting first place! You can stay tuned for more articles and news about this event. Who are your bets?
