The Dota 2 major system has been a huge success, if Frankfurt is any indication. Now, we know where the next Major Championship will be held: Shanghai, China.
Valve announces next Dota 2 major will be held in Shanghai, China
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Dates are locked in for March 2-6, according to PC Gamer and will be held at the Mercedes Benz Arena. This will undoubtedly be the biggest tournament of all time, at least from a crowd perspective.
The arena itself holds 18,000, more than KeyArena in Seattle, which hosts The International. China is far more accustomed to treating eSports as a major event than countries in the West.
Prize money has not been announced at this time, though it’s likely it will be similar to the $3 million pool offered at the Frankfurt Major.
The first Dota 2 major was disappointing for Chinese teams, who failed to crack the highest levels of the tournament -- but that could all change on home ground.
This will be an excellent lead-up to The International 6.
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