All eyes are on Bangkok as the last top-tier Dota 2 tournament of the year takes center stage in the Land of Smiles. Showcasing 12 of the planet’s best Dota 2 teams, the event boasts a stunning $1 million prize pool. Our ESL One Bangkok Dota 2 betting guide offers expert insights into this contest.
This tournament is a key component of the events tied to the ESL Pro Tour and the ESL One Series. As its name indicates, it will occur in Thailand’s capital city. ESL Gaming organizes it and offers a dual incentive: a $1 million prize pool and 20,940 ESL Pro Tour (EPT) points, with top performers securing invitations to future ESL competitions.
| Tournament: | Dota 2 ESL One Bangkok 2024 |
| 🧾 Format: | Offline Tier 1 tournament with 12 teams and two stages |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok, Thailand |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Monday, 9 December – Sunday, 15 December 2024 |
The best Dota 2 bookmakers have delivered outright odds for this tournament. The top five teams at this event have the following odds:
Team Falcons has been assigned the best odds to win the Dota 2 ESL One Bangkok tournament, as the Saudi Arabian team has odds of 3.00 (2/1) to win. Team Liquid is placed second on the top five list, and they have odds of 4.00 (3/1) to win. BetBoom Team and Gaozu are third and fourth on the list with odds of 5.00 (4/1) and 7.00 (6/1), respectively. Team Spirit rounds out the top five with odds of 9.00 (8/1) to grab a tournament win.
ESL One Bangkok 2024 features a twelve-team roster combining four directly invited squads with eight qualifier winners from various regions. Team Falcons, BetBoom Team, PARIVISION, and Team Spirit are the directly invited teams. Qualifying teams for the event include Team Liquid, Gaozu, beastcoast, Avulus, BOOM Esports, Shopify Rebellion, PuckChamp, and Nigma Galaxy.
The event is divided into two primary phases: the Group Stage, which will run from 9 December to 11 December, and the Playoffs, scheduled for 13 December to 15 December. The first phase (group stage) will go in the studio format and will be broadcast online. For the Playoffs, the event will shift to an offline setting with online broadcasting as well. The playoffs will take place live at Bangkok’s Royal Paragon Hall.
In the Group Stage, all competing teams will be split into two groups of six. They will face off in a single round-robin format, each matchup being a best-of-two series. By the end of this stage, eight teams will advance to the Playoffs. The top two teams from each group will secure spots in the upper bracket, while the teams finishing third and fourth will proceed to the lower bracket. The two teams ranked at the bottom of each group will be eliminated from the competition. The Playoffs will feature a double-elimination bracket. All matches in this phase will follow a best-of-three format, except for the Grand Finals, which will be decided in a best-of-five series.
This marks the inaugural Dota 2 ESL One tournament in Bangkok. However, it’s not the only ESL One event happening this year. The first event occurred in Birmingham, England, from 22 April to 28 April 2024. Team Falcons won that tournament, defeating BetBoom 3:0 in the finals.
Team Falcons have been placed in Group A. Given their pedigree, we expect them to emerge at the top of this group, while Team Spirit should join them in the playoffs upper bracket.
| Team | Region | Predicted Group Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Avulus | Western Europe | 3 |
| BOOM Esports | Southeast Asia | 4 |
| Shopify Rebellion | North America | 6 |
| Natus Vincere | Eastern Europe | 5 |
| Team Falcons | (MENA) | 1 |
| Team Spirit | Western Europe | 2 |
Group B will feature several heavyweights like Gaozu, PARIVISION, BetBoom Team, and Team Liquid. The latter should secure top spots and a better position for the knockout run.
| Team | Region | Predicted Group Finish |
|---|---|---|
| beastcoast | South America | 5 |
| BetBoom Team | Eastern Europe | 2 |
| Gaozu | China | 3 |
| Nigma Galaxy | MESWA | 6 |
| PARIVISION | Eastern Europe | 4 |
| Team Liquid | Western Europe | 1 |
Here are our 2024 Dota 2 ESL One Bangkok tips for this event:
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Team Falcons have maintained exceptional form, transforming their fourth-place finish at The International 2024 into consecutive victories at Dacha Belgrade and DreamLeague Season 24. This success builds on their earlier triumphs in DreamLeague Seasons 22 and 23, demonstrating their consistency in premier events.
Their prowess in ESL One tournaments was particularly evident at Birmingham 2024, where they claimed the championship. With six Tier One tournament victories in 2024, the Falcons have established themselves as masters of high-stakes competition. They are as strong contenders to add the ESL One Bangkok title to their impressive collection. Falcons have Dota 2 ESL One Bangkok 2024 odds of 3.00 (2/1) to win this contest.
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Team Falcons has emerged as a dominant force this season, with six championships validating their elite status. Their track record against this opponent is excellent, securing four victories in seven encounters. Given their championship pedigree and current momentum, Team Falcons appears poised to add another victory to their impressive record in this matchup.
Here are our ESL One Bangkok Dota 2 betting tips:
Considering their current haul of trophies, Team Falcons are our 2024 ESL One Bangkok favorites to win this event. Use tips from this guide to bet on Thai legal bookmakers offering betting markets on this event.
