The wait for a Dota 2 Event is over! ESL One Fall 2021 announced for 21-29 August

As the TI10 Qualifiers drew to a close, a sense of dread had set over the Dota 2 community. As much as we were treated to world class games, three months until the main event left many wondering how to fill the void. In a tweet on 22nd July 2021, ESL has become the hero the Dota 2 community didn't deserve, but very desperately needed.

Returning to present the second non-DPC event of the year, ESL has announced ESL One Fall 2021. This 12-team tournament comes just a few months after ESL One Summer 2021, which also featured a similar format. With a total prize-pool of $400,000, this is a good chance for teams, TI-qualified or not, to test their mettle. ESL One Fall 2021 is set to take place a month from now - from 21st to 29th August 2021.

Presently, further details of the tournament have yet to be announced. However, based on the information available, ESL One Fall 2021 looks to be a 2nd edition of its Summer counterpart. If that is the case, the tournament will most likely be hosted in EU, with directly invited teams. There may also be a final slot left to a team through open qualifiers.

ESL One Summer 2021 featured a double-elimination bracket format, with teams seeded based on DPC Points. Apart from the regulars of the EU scene, we may see some newly TI-qualified teams invited as well. There's also a chance that teams from other regions are invited if they are training/residing in EU (like T1).

All in all, ESL One Fall 2021 will no doubt feature top tier Dota 2, a treat that us spoiled fans have not had the pleasure of in a dreadfully long *ahem* 11 days.

With all the teams and players gearing up to TI-form, the battles that ensue will no doubt be ones to watch.

For more details, updates and news about Dota 2 and ESL One Fall 2021, stay tuned to esports.gg.

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