ESL, a known identity to Esports scenario needs no introduction. With carrying out so many successful events over the course of years, confirms it’s returning with ESL One Dota 2 event to Birmingham, the United Kingdom for the third consecutive year.
ESL One Birmingham is ready to get the ball rolling from 26th May to 31st May.
The event is going to set a brawl between 12 Teams with having $300,000 up for grabs. The event is also acting as a grand finale of the inaugural ESL Academy.
ESL CEO James Dean said:
“We’re extremely proud of what ESL One Birmingham means to the Dota 2 community.
“With the support of players, partners and fans, Birmingham is a truly unique tournament and atmosphere which will no doubt deliver yet more unforgettable moments again this year.
“We’re hugely thankful to each and everyone involved and would like to show our gratitude not only by providing a world-class final at the highest production level, but also by bringing even more excitement, features, and catchy chants to the Birmingham Arena.”
Ulrich Schulze, Senior Vice President Product at ESL also added:
“Linking ESL Academy to the biggest esports tournament in the UK provides Dota 2 action at all levels, which fans can engage with the experience onsite and online. It was therefore important for us to host the Academy’s finals at one of the most important tournaments in the ESL One series in Dota 2, ESL One Birmingham.”
This event marks the third return of ESL One to the city of Birmingham. The organizers have generously promised the fans that this time the event will be bigger and better and will feature everything the crowd loves along with newer additions.