Bali Major Betting Guide | Format, Teams, Betting Odds

The Dota 2 Bali Major is just around the corner, as the third Major on the Dota Pro Circuit calendar and the last significant tournament before the coveted The International 12. For the first time on Bali soil, competing Dota 2 teams have one final chance to showcase their strengths and boost their power rankings before The International, with a whopping $500,000 prize pool up for grabs.

Here's everything Dota 2 fans need to know about the upcoming Bali Major, beginning on June 29, including all 18 competing teams, the competition format, the venue, and even some handy betting tips!

What are Dota 2 Majors?

Valve Corporation made a ground-breaking move for the esports industry after releasing Dota 2 in 2013. They introduced Major Championships with colossal prize pools to elevate the game's competitive landscape. The first-ever Dota Major tournaments were held in 2015 at Frankfurt, won by the respected team OG. The International was integrated into its proceedings, serving at the climax of the competitive Dota 2 season.

Fast forward to 2023, and the Dota Major Championships are a celebrated annual event that attracts millions of fans worldwide for in-person and online viewing. This year's tournament, the Bali Major, is the third Major of the 2023 DPC season and promises to be nothing short of breathtaking. It is set to rival the Berlin and Lima Majors held earlier this year, both of which were won by Gaimin Gladiators - will they become three-time champions? Make sure you tune in to watch!

Bali Major 2023: Schedule and Format

The 2023 Bali Major is split into two key stages: the Group Stage (June 29-3) and the Playoffs (July 5-9). Check out the complete running schedule on our detailed Bali Major 2023 overview page on our blog.

Group Stage (June 29 - July 3)

• Two groups of nine teams each, A and B.
• Single round-robin format - all matches are best-of-two.
• The top four teams from each group advance to the Playoffs Upper Bracket
• 5th and 6th place from each group advance to the Playoffs Lower Bracket
• Remaining teams are eliminated

Playoffs (July 5 - 9)

• 12 teams altogether.
• Double-elimination bracket - all matches are best-of-three, except the Grand Final.
• Grand Final on July 9 is best-of-five.

Bali Major 2023: Teams

China

Team Aster is one to watch at Bali Major, with heaps of hype surrounding their newest member, Hassan. His move into the mid-lane is arguably the most impactful roster change Aster has made in the 2023 DPC season.

• Azure Ray - Lou, chalice, fy, Somnus, 天命
• Invictus Gaming - Emo, Dust, Pyw, qyqx
• PSG.LGD - shiro, NothingToSay, y', niu, planet
• Team Aster - BoBoKa, Xxs, Monet, SumaiL, 皮球

Western Europe

Gaimin Gladiators have had a phenomenal performance in the 2023 Dota Pro Circuit, fresh off the back of their victory in DreamLeague S20. Will they become a three-time champion in the first Major held on Bali soil, breaking many records in their wake?

• Gaimin Gladiators - Quinn, Ace, tOfu, Seleri, dyrachyo
• Quest Esports - ATF, OmaR, kaori, TA2000, No!ob
• Team Liquid - Nisha, zai, Boxi, miCKe, Insania
• Tundra Esports - skiter, Nine, 33, Saksa, Sneyking

Eastern Europe

9Pandas took home third place in the Berlin Major, becoming fan favorites in Eastern Europe. Their regional rivals BetBoom Team and Team Spirit, have much to prove going into the Bali Major 2023.

• 9Pandas - Solo, Antares, MieRo', kiyotaka, RAMZES666
• BetBoom Team - Nightfall, gpk, Pure, Save-, TORONTOTOKYO
• Team Spirit - Yataro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Piposhka

Southeast Asia

Dota 2 reigns supreme in Southeast Asia, with some three strong teams representing their home region. Blacklist International, sponsored by Rivalry, are the underdogs. Will they perform better than initially expected? Stay tuned to find out!

• Blacklist International - Raven, Karl, kpii, TIMS, Kuku
• Bleed Esports - JaCkky, Kordan, iceiceice, DJ, DuBu
• Execration - Palos, Bob, Tino, Shanks, Carlo

North America

North America is home to nouns and Shopify Rebellion. Both teams have high hopes for the 2023 Bali Major and will want to improve on their disappointing performances from this year.

• nouns - Gunnar, Moo, Yamsun, Lelis, Husky
• Shopify Rebellion - Fly, Cr1t-, SabeRLight-, Abed, Arteezy

South America

Evil Geniuses are the team to watch for South America, having performed consistently well throughout DPC 2023, placing fourth and fifth in the Berlin and Lima Majors. This is a good sign of things to come, as they can only go up from here! Beastcoast players are also coasting, and need to up their game in prep for the Bali Major 2023.

• beastcoast - DarkMago, Sacred, Scofield, Stinger
• Evil Geniuses - Wisper, Matthew, Panda, Pakazs, Chris Luck

Bali Major 2023: Teams To Watch

We have several teams for you to watch through the Bali Major. The obvious team would be Gaimin Gladiators, the unstoppable force. They have won 2 out of 3 Majors in this year's DPC and are on track for a third. You'd be silly not to keep them in your estimates.

Other honorable mentions include BetBoom Team, PSG.LGD, Blacklist International, and Team Liquid, the latter of which may be considered a controversial opinion due to their poor performance in DreamLeague S20 and other anomalies, beaten by Tundra Esports and Talon Esports.

Bali Major 2023: Venue & Livestreams

Combining professional, intense Dota 2 gameplay with a luxury getaway, the Bali Major Grand Final will be hosted at the stunning location of the Ayana Estate, a 5-star resort at the Champa Garden, with sandy white beaches and pools for both players and spectators to relax.

In-person tickets have sold out, but not to worry! Any fans who have missed a ticket can still watch the Bali Major! Four streams will be available to cover all events, so you don't have to miss anything! Check out the official Epulze Gaming Twitch channel and the Epulze Gaming YouTube channel for more.

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