The online Dota 2 tournament, EPL Masters I, is moving to its decisive Playoffs stage. The final team to receive a direct invitation to the final phase of the competition is Natus Vincere.
A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament. The competition is divided into two stages: a round-robin group stage and a double-elimination playoff bracket. According to the EPL Masters I rules, four invited teams receive direct spots straight to the playoff stage, bypassing the group games.
The decisive matches of the tournament will take place from August 9 to 12. All playoff series, including the Grand Final, will be played in a best-of-three format. The teams will share a total prize pool of $100,000, with the winner taking home $50,000, while the silver and bronze medalists will earn $25,000 and $13,000, respectively.
Natus Vincere will begin their playoff journey in the upper bracket quarterfinals. The team's first opponent in the fight to advance to the next round will be Zero Tenacity.
Natus Vincere Roster for the Tournament:
All EPL Masters I matches will be broadcast live on the official tournament channel on Kick.
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