win.gg
Win.gg Dota 2 ONE Esports Singapore Major revealed as the fifth DPC major

ONE Esports Singapore Major revealed as the fifth DPC major

Steven Rondina
Steven Rondina Published 19/12/2019
Google Preferred Source

ONE Esports is quickly becoming a major player in the professional Dota 2 scene.

The tournament organizer is now in the middle of its Dota 2 debut with the ONE Esports Dota 2 World Pro Invitational Singapore, but is already set for a huge step up in its next event. That’s because they’ve been confirmed to be hosting the fifth and final major of the 2019-2020 Dota Pro Circuit season with the ONE Esports Singapore Major.

As with the ONE World Pro Invitational, ONE will be partnered with PGL for the event.

ONE Esports Singapore Major date, location, prize pool information

Dota 2 community manager Wykrhm Reddy revealed the details of the Singapore Major on Twitter. The Singapore Major will run from June 20 to 28 in 2020. As the name suggests, the event will take place in Singapore. No venue was revealed for the event, but the ONE World Pro Invitational’s live portion will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium and could be used once again.

While Reddy did not state this, the dates align with the previous guidelines set forward by the Dota Pro Circuit rules that were updated following The International 2019. Because of this, fans can likely expect the qualifiers to kick off on May 17 and run through May 22.

No details were given on the event’s accompanying minor, but previous dates have it running from June 11 to 14.

As with other Dota Pro Circuit majors in the 2019-2020 season, the event will feature a $1 million prize pool and will see 15,000 qualifying points up for grabs towards a direct invitation towards The International 2020. First place receives $300,000 and 4,850 qualifying points.

Worth noting is that the Singapore Major is set to be the fifth major of the Dota Pro Circuit season. The DreamLeague Leipzig Major will be the second, which is followed by the ESL One Los Angeles Major. The fourth major has not yet been confirmed.

Who is ONE Esports and what are they doing in Dota 2?

ONE Esports is a very new name on the esports scene. An offshoot of the ONE Championship mixed martial arts promotion, ONE Esports carries on its focus on putting together shows in southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea.

ONE hosted its first esports event in October with a Street Fighter V and Tekken 7 tournament in Tokyo, Japan. Its first Dota 2 event is currently underway with a strong lineup of teams that includes Evil Geniuses, Team Secret, and TNC Predator. The organizer is also slated to run another Dota 2 tournament in April, the ONE Esports Dota 2 Jakarta Invitational. The Singapore Major will be their first event that is a part of the Dota Pro Circuit.

Though it is surprising that Valve is getting behind a relatively new tournament organizer, ONE Esports’ collaboration with PGL makes the prospect more appealing. PGL has worked closely with Valve for several years, operating multiple majors as well as assisting with The International itself.

Steven Rondina Steven Rondina
About Steven Rondina

Steven Rondina is a true lifelong gamer. His earliest memories are of playing video games, and he has continued playing them throughout his life with no plans to stop any time soon. Steven’s favorite franchises in gaming include Pokemon, Dark Souls, and Counter-Strike. He has previously published with Bleacher Report and other gaming outlets.

View full profile
Read Also
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Dota 2
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Michael Hassall Team Yandex have defeated LGD Gaming in the grand finals of BLAST Slam VII in a dramatic 3-1 series that saw both teams pushed to the limit, but ultimately Yandex come out on top. Concluding the last major tournament before teams head to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026 next month and in August, Yandex were able to counter the momentum of LGD that had brought them into ...
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Michael Hassall LGD Gaming in the top three of a tournament!? What is this 2021? BLAST Slam VII has been one of the most surprising tournaments of the year, and has capped off the pre-EWC and TI season with some of the most thrilling gameplay we’ve seen in months. And the finals are set to be even more exciting. With just three teams left there’s a lot on the line, from the ...
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Dota 2
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Simon Day We can all agree that Dota 2 is a complex game, but starting with the right heroes can make the learning process much smoother. Choosing one of the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners is key to building your skills and enjoying your matches. That’s why it’s time to explore the heroes that are easy to understand, effective in the game and great for learning the fundamentals. Without going into ...
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Michael Hassall BLAST Slam VII is the last major tournament before teams lock-in and compete at the EWC and The International, and as a result, we’re seeing a tournament with some unique outcomes. With teams seemingly treating this as a last-minute tune-up before the championship clashes of the next two months, a South American team has topped the table and some of the best teams in the world are either without players ...
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Dota 2
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Michael Hassall Tundra Esports has revealed it’s leaving Dota 2 after six years and a victory at The International 2022. The UK-based organization has announced its roster will transfer directly to 1win for future events. The announcement, posted on Tundra's socials on June 1, confirms rumors and earlier social posts from 1win which hinted at a new lineup. With the move, however, questions about 1win’s existing EEU roster and attendance at The ...
A full weekend of TI15 tickets will cost you just $280 – If you don’t mind the view Dota 2
A full weekend of TI15 tickets will cost you just $280 – If you don’t mind the view Michael Hassall Alongside the team invites for The International 2026, Valve today (May 26) unveiled the pricing and details of how to purchase tickets for TI15, and the price is the lowest in years. For years we’ve seen the price of The International Prize, with a peak of around $700 as a lowest price for a full weekend for both 2023 in Seattle, and 2024 in Copenhagen. But after a fall in ...
Valve has announced the TI15 invites: Here’s why some team names are very different Dota 2
Valve has announced the TI15 invites: Here’s why some team names are very different Michael Hassall It’s around three months until The International 2026, TI15, and Valve has just unveiled the direct invites and qualifier invites to the event, but eagle-eyed fans will notice some strange names in the team lists. Valve unveiled the invites in the small hours of the morning on May 26 (late evening on May 25 for their HQ in Bellevue, Washington), detailing the seven direct invites, regional qualifier invites, and some ...