{"id":2215,"date":"2020-01-06T13:29:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T13:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/weplay-bukovel-minor-viewers-guide-how-to-watch-prize-pool"},"modified":"2024-07-20T00:02:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T00:02:18","slug":"weplay-bukovel-minor-viewers-guide-how-to-watch-prize-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/dota-2\/weplay-bukovel-minor-viewers-guide-how-to-watch-prize-pool","title":{"rendered":"WePlay! Bukovel Minor 2020 viewer\u2019s guide: How to watch, prize pool and schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

WePlay! Bukovel Minor brings together eight Dota 2<\/a> teams all competing for a spot at the DreamLeague Leipzig Major, along with Pro Circuit points and a huge prize pool. <\/p>\n

Taking place in Bukovel, Ukraine, the tournament has 660 Pro Circuit points along with a $300,000 prize pool ready to be snapped up.  <\/p>\n

So if you’re looking for a Dota dose to kick off 2020, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the next stop on the 2019-20 Dota Pro Circuit.  <\/p>\n

When is the WePlay! Bukovel Minor?  <\/h3>\n

The tournament takes place at Bukovel ski resort in Ukraine from Thursday 9-12 January.  <\/p>\n

The first two days are dedicated to group stage matches, with the playoffs occurring across on Saturday and Sunday. <\/p>\n

What is the format?<\/h3>\n

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\nThe winner will land a place at the DreamLeague Season 13: Leipzig Major (Picture: WePlay!)  <\/span><\/p>\n

Eight teams will compete in the standard DPC Minor format. Two GSL Groups are formed, competing in best-of-three matches.  <\/p>\n

The four teams with the weakest records are eliminated, while the top four teams head to the playoffs. These are in a double elimination format, with the winner heading to DreamLeague Season 13: The Leipzig Major.  <\/p>\n

What teams are competing in the WePlay! Bukovel Minor? <\/h3>\n

Gambit Esports – Russia <\/p>\n

Team Spirit – Russia <\/p>\n

Ninjas In Pyjamas – North America <\/p>\n

Fighting PandaS – North America <\/p>\n

Nigma – Europe <\/p>\n

Royal Never Give Up – China <\/p>\n

Geek Fam – Southeast Asia <\/p>\n

FURIA Esports – South America <\/p>\n

What is the prize pool? <\/h3>\n

Teams are competing for a share of $300,000 with the winner landing $72,000 of the prize pool and 140 Pro Circuit points.  <\/p>\n

The runner-up wins $60,000 and 120 points, while third place earns $54,000 and 110 points, with fourth place bagging $42,000 and 90 points.  <\/p>\n

What is the group stage schedule?  <\/h3>\n

The event kicks off Thursday 9 January, with a preshow starting at 8am CET or 7am GMT. You can check out the group stage schedule across Thursday and Friday below.  <\/p>\n

Day 1 (9 January) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Group A <\/p>\n

Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Geek Fam – 8am GMT\/9am CET <\/p>\n

Team Spirit vs Royal Never Give Up – 11am GMT\/12pm CET <\/p>\n

Group B <\/p>\n

Fighting PandaS vs Nigma – 2pm GMT\/3pm CET <\/p>\n

Gambit Esports vs FURIA Esports – 5pm GMT\/6pm CET <\/p>\n

Group B elimination match – 8pm GMT\/9pm CET  <\/p>\n

Day 2 (10 January) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Group A elimination match – 8am GMT\/9am CET <\/p>\n

Group A winners’ match – 11am GMT\/12pm CET <\/p>\n

Group A decider match – 2pm GMT\/3pm CET <\/p>\n

Group B winners’ match – 5pm GMT\/6pm CET <\/p>\n

Group B decider match – 8pm GMT\/9pm CET <\/p>\n

Who will win the WePlay! Bukovel Minor?  <\/h3>\n
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