Don't miss the start of the Dota 2 Champions League Season 13 playoffs

The playoff stage of the 13th season of the regular tournament of the Dota 2 Champions League series begins today. 8 teams advanced to the final stage as a result of successful performance in groups, and 4 teams received a direct invitation to the championship.

The playoffs are held in the Double Elimination bracket. All matches will be played up to two victories (bo3), and the final duel will be organized as a bo5 series. Traditionally, the favorites of the competition are invited teams, this time they are Gaimin Gladiators, BetBoom Team, Team Unique and One Move.

Among the teams that have passed the group stage, it is worth noting the IVY club. Qupe and the two-round DPC team are in the second division. At the recently completed DPC WEU 2021/2022 Tour 3: Division II, the team took 4th place and earned $11,000.

The first playoff matches of the Dota 2 Champions League Season 13 stage are as follows:

• Team Unique vs Ooredoo Thunders - 15:00 EEST
• BetBoom Team vs 11Monkeyz - 15:00 EEST
• Gaimin Gladiators vs Brame - 18:00 EEST
• One Move vs IVY - 18:00 EEST

Also at 21:00 EEST there will be two elimination matches in the lower bracket. The teams HF and EZ KATKA ESPORTS, who took 3rd-4th places in groups, are waiting for their opponents. The losers will leave the tournament and receive $500 consolation prizes. You can read about who can win today's matches in the betting tips on our website.

Recall that Dota 2 Champions League Season 13 runs from July 12 to August 3 this year. 16 teams compete for a $50,000 prize pool. The winner of the challenge will earn the top prize of $20,000.