First 5 Teams Qualify for Riyadh Masters 2024 through Regional Qualifiers
Following the matches over the weekend, the first participants of Riyadh Masters 2024, joining the invited teams, have been determined through regional qualifiers.
A total of 20 teams will compete in Riyadh Masters 2024, with 8 teams directly invited by the organizers based on the ESL Pro Tour ranking: Team Falcons, BB Team, Gaimin Gladiators, Xtreme Gaming, Tundra Esports, Team Liquid, OG, and Team Spirit.
Out of the 12 slots contested in regional qualifiers, 5 have been filled.
In Eastern Europe, Virtus.pro secured the sole slot by defeating NAVI in the finals (3-0). The first slot from China was claimed by G2 x iG, with the region having a total of 3 slots for the tournament. The top teams in the Southeast Asia qualifiers were Aurora and Blacklist International. The only slot for North America was secured by nouns, who defeated Shopify Rebellion in the finals with a score of 3-2.
The remaining 7 slots will be contested until June 4.
Riyadh Masters 2024, with a prize pool of $5,000,000, will be held from July 4 to 21, 2024, in Saudi Arabia.