Get ready for the ultimate showdown as DreamLeague S21 kicks off, setting the stage for The International 12. Gaimin Gladiators, the reigning champions, are the team to beat, but Team Liquid and Team Spirit are hot on their heels after recent victories. With a $1 million prize pool up for grabs, this tournament is a make-or-break moment for all teams involved.
What is DreamLeague S21?
DreamLeague S21 is the second tournament of the ESL Pro Tour and serves as a crucial warm-up event for The International 12. Teams will battle it out online from September 18 to 24, competing for a chance to win a share of the $1 million prize pool.
DreamLeague S21 Group Stage Standings
| Group A | Team | Game Record | Match Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 9Pandas | — | — |
| — | Entity | — | — |
| — | Shopify Rebellion | — | — |
| — | Talon Esports | — | — |
| — | Team Liquid | — | — |
| — | Tundra Esports | — | — |
| Group B | Team | Game Record | Match Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | BetBoom Team | — | — |
| — | Evil Geniuses | — | — |
| — | Gaimin Gladiators | — | — |
| — | OG | — | — |
| — | Quest Esports | — | — |
| — | Team Spirit | — | — |
DreamLeague S21 Group Stage Schedule and Results
September 18:
| Group A | Time | Team | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6 p.m. GMT +8 | Team Liquid | — | 9Pandas |
| — | 6 p.m. GMT | Team Liquid | — | 9Pandas |
| — | 6 p.m. PT | Team Liquid | — | 9Pandas |
| — | 10 a.m. GMT | Tundra Esports | — | Talon Esports |
| — | 3 a.m. PT | Entity | — | Shopify Rebellion |
| Group B | Time | Team | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8:30 p.m. GMT +8 | Gaimin Gladiators | — | Team Spirit |
| — | 12:30 p.m. GMT | Gaimin Gladiators | — | Team Spirit |
| — | 5:30 a.m. PT | Gaimin Gladiators | — | Team Spirit |
| — | 10:30 a.m. GMT | OG | — | Evil Geniuses |
| — | 5:30 a.m. PT | Quest Esports | — | BetBoom Team |
September 19:
| Group A | Time | Team | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6 p.m. GMT +8 | Talon Esports | — | Team Liquid |
| — | 10 a.m. GMT | Entity | — | Tundra Esports |
| — | 3 a.m. PT | 9Pandas | — | Shopify Rebellion |
| Group B | Time | Team | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8:30 p.m. GMT +8 | BetBoom Team | — | Gaimin Gladiators |
| — | 12:30 p.m. GMT | OG | — | Quest Esports |
| — | 5:30 a.m. PT | Team Spirit | — | Evil Geniuses |
September 20:
| Group A | Time | Team | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6 p.m. GMT +8 | Team Liquid | — | Tundra Esports |
| — | 10 a.m. GMT | Shopify Rebellion | — | Talon Esports |
| — | 3 a.m. PT | Entity | — | 9Pandas |
| Group B | Time | Team | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8:30 p.m. GMT +8 | Evil Geniuses | — | BetBoom Team |
| — | 12:30 p.m. GMT | Gaimin Gladiators | — | Quest Esports |
| — | 5:30 a.m. PT | OG | — | Team Spirit |
DreamLeague S21 Playoffs Schedule and Results
September 21:
Upper Bracket Semifinals:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 9:30 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
| — | 1:00 a.m. GMT +8 | — |
September 22:
Lower Bracket Round 1:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 6 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
| — | 9:30 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
Lower Bracket Quarterfinal:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 1:00 a.m. GMT +8 | — |
September 23:
Lower Bracket Quarterfinal:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 6 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
Lower Bracket Semifinal:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 9:30 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
September 24:
Lower Bracket Final:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 6 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
Grand Final:
| Team | Schedule | Team |
|---|---|---|
| — | 10 p.m. GMT +8 | — |
DreamLeague S21 Prize Pool
The DreamLeague S21 prize pool is set at $1 million, with the first-placed team also earning a direct qualification to the $15 million Riyadh Masters.
| Standing | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | — | $300,000 |
| 2nd | — | $175,000 |
| 3rd | — | $120,000 |
| 4th | — | $85,000 |
| 5th-6th | — | $57,500 |
| 7th-8th | — | $47,500 |
| 9th-10th | — | $30,000 |
| 11th-12th | — | $25,000 |
Teams Competing in DreamLeague S21
Twelve teams will battle it out in the $1 million DreamLeague S21 tournament. Keep an eye out for revamped rosters, including Tundra Esports’ new midlaner Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen and OG’s Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov.
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Liquid
- Tundra Esports
- Quest Esports
- Entity
- OG
- Team Spirit
- 9Pandas
- BetBoom Team
- Talon Esports
- Shopify Rebellion
- Evil Geniuses
Where to Watch DreamLeague S21
Tune in to the official Twitch and YouTube channels to catch all the action from DreamLeague S21.
Source: ONEESPORTS
