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Find out when your favorite teams are playing at the Gamers8 Riyadh Masters tournament. We’ll also keep this article updated with results so stay tuned!
The Gamers8 event for Dota 2 is on the horizon. The $4 million USD tournament commences on July 20 where the best Dota 2 teams in the world clash for victory in a LAN setting. We will be seeing explosive matchups such as Team Spirit and PSG.LGD’s rematch since TI10 finals. We’ll also be seeing ana stand-in for Team Liquid at the tournament, marking his return from retirement. With so many exciting moments coming up, fans are more than excited for the game day. UPDATE: PSG.LGD are the crowned champions of Gamers8 Riyadh Masters!
In this article, we’ll list down the full schedule of the event as well as where you can watch it. We’ll also live update the results here, so stay tuned!
PSG.LGD are your Riyadh Masters champions!
PSG.LGD claims the trophy at the Gamers8 Riyadh Masters after a convincing 2-0 victory against Team Spirit. The team brings home a hefty $1.5 million USD prize money.
Quick Preview
Ten Dota 2 teams from all over the world will compete live in the Esports & Elite Zone Boulevard, Riyadh. The prize money comprises $4 million for the competition as well as another $1 million that will be given to all organizations. Here is the prize pool distribution:
- 1st: $1.5 million
- 2nd: $750K
- 3rd – 4th: $425K
- 5th – 6th: $200K
- 7th – 8th: $150K
- 9th – 10th: $100K
The format is very compressed with the Group stage and Playoffs taking place in under 4 days. The Group Stage will see a single Round Robin format where teams battle each other in a BO2 series. The top team of each group advances to the Upper Bracket, meanwhile the 2nd – 3rd drop to the Lower Bracket. The bottom team will be eliminated. In the Playoffs, we’ll see a BO3 single-elimination bracket. In contrast to most Dota 2 tournaments, the Grand Finals of Gamers8 Dota 2 will be a BO3.
Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Dota 2 Groups
Ten teams arrived at Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia with the hopes of getting a slice of the prize. The event hosts a hefty prize, with the first place team set to win $1.5 million. What makes it more exciting is the lineup of teams that upholds the event like it’s a mini-TI!
Three teams; Team Liquid, RNG, and Deboosters qualified for the event through the Gamers Without Borders tournament. Meanwhile, the rest of the teams were invited. Here are the groups for Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Dota 2.
| Group A | Group B |
| Nigma Galaxy | Team Spirit |
| OG | PSG.LGD |
| Royal Never Give Up (RNG) | Team Secret |
| Team Liquid – Eliminated | Tundra Esports – Eliminated |
| TSM – Eliminated | Deboosters – Eliminated |
Resolut1on shines at Riyadh Masters following win against PSG.LGD
Resolut1on has not played competitive Dota in 10 months but his performance in Gamers8 Riyadh Masters says otherwise.
Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Dota 2 Full Schedule
Wednesday, July 20: Group Stage
| Time [CEST] | Time [SGT] | Match | Score |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | TSM vs Liquid [Stream A] | 2:0 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | RNG vs NGX [Stream B] | 1:1 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | Tundra vs Secret [Stream A] | 0:2 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | Spirit vs Deboosters [Stream B] | 2:0 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | OG vs RNG [Stream A] | 1:1 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | Liquid vs NGX [Stream B] | 1:1 |
"Puppey is Dota, he's been here forever," says Ceb during the Gamers8 Riyadh Masters
During the ongoing Gamers8 Riyadh Masters, Ceb discusses Team Secret and Puppey. According to him, Puppey has been in the scene forever, calling him the embodiment of Dota itself.
Thursday, July 21: Group Stage
| Time [CEST] | Time [SGT] | Match | Score |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | PSG.LGD vs Spirit [Stream A] | 2:0 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Secret vs Deboosters [Stream B] | 2:0 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | OG vs Liquid [Stream A] | 2:0 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | TSM vs NGX [Stream B] | 0:2 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | PSG.LGD vs Secret [Stream A] | 0:2 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | Tundra vs Deboosters [Stream B] | 2:0 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | OG vs NGX [Stream A] | 1:1 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | TSM vs RNG [Stream B] | 0:2 |
PSG LGD debuts their international LAN match of the year in a TI10 grand finals rematch against Team Spirit
PSG LGD debuts their international LAN match in 2022 and takes revenge on Team Spirit for their TI10 grand finals loss
Friday, July 22: Group Stage
| Time [CEST] | Time [SGT] | Match | Score |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | PSG.LGD vs Deboosters [Stream A] | 2:0 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | Tundra vs Spirit [Stream B] | 0:2 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | OG vs TSM [Stream A] | 2:0 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | RNG vs Liquid [Stream B] | 1:1 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | PSG.LGD vs Tundra [Stream A] | 2:0 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | Spirit vs Secret [Stream B] | 1:1 |
Riyadh Masters Group Stage Recap: Liquid, TSM, and more eliminated, Top 6 finalized
The Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Group Stage bids goodbye to Team Liquid, Tundra Esports, TSM, and Deboosters. The next phase begins with the top 6 fighting for the $1.5M prize.
Group Stage Standings
| # | Group A | Score | Group B | Score |
| 1. | OG | 6-2 | Secret | 7-1 |
| 2. | RNG | 5-3 | PSG.LGD | 6-2 |
| 3. | NGX | 5-3 | Spirit | 5-3 |
| 4. | TSM | 2-6 | Tundra | 2-6 |
| 5. | Liquid | 2-6 | Deboosters | 0-8 |
Saturday, July 23: Playoffs
| Time [CEST] | Time [SGT] | Match | Score |
| 16:30 | 22:30 | Quarter-Finals PSG.LGD vs NGX | 2:1 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | Quarter-Finals RNG vs Spirit | 1:2 |
"We have a big chance to win Riyadh Masters," says Mira after eliminating RNG
Pos 4 for Team Spirit, Mira feels the TI magic coming back as they eliminate China's top-seed, RNG from the Gamers8 Riyadh Masters.
Sunday, July 24: Final Day [🔴LIVE]
| Time [CEST] | Time [SGT] | Match | Score |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | Semi Finals OG vs PSG.LGD | 1:2 |
| 16:30 | 22:30 | Semi Finals Secret vs Spirit | 1:2 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | Grand Finals PSG.LGD vs Spirit | 2:0 |
PSG.LGD eliminates OG to advance to the Grand Finals of Riyadh Masters
Gamers8 Riyadh Masters opens the final day with an explosive el classico between OG and PSG.LGD.
Team Spirit repeats a familiar pattern from TI10, resumes win streak and eliminates Team Secret
Team Spirit eliminates Team Secret and will face PSG LGD once again in the Riyadh Master grand finals making this a rematch of a rematch.
Playoffs Bracket
Where to Watch the Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Dota 2
You can catch the live broadcasts on these Twitch channels:
You can also check out Gamers8 socials on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Stay tuned to Esports.gg for more Gamers8 Dota 2 updates!
