WePlay AniMajor: Results, format, prize pool, where to watch
This is the first anime-themed Dota 2 event.
The WePlay AniMajor is the last stop for the best Dota 2 teams from around the world before the start of The International 10. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.
What is the WePlay AniMajor?
The tournament is the second Dota 2 Major of the 2021 DPC season, in which top teams from around the world will gather in Kyiv, Ukraine from June 2 to 13, 2021.
Tournament organizers WePlay Esports, alongside Valve Corporation, decided on ananime themefor the event.
“Dota 2 and Anime worlds have been connected in the audience’s interests for a long time already,” explainedWePlay Esports in a Reddit AMA.
“Think about [how fast] Team Liquid Naruto merchandise series sold out, or the recentDota 2 anime ‘Dragon’s Blood’ on Netflix. And the most interesting is that the community loves and hates anime simultaneously. The same as the game itself.”
WePlay AniMajor resultsand schedule
(These match results were updated on June 12)
As mentioned the tournament will take place from June 2 to 13, 2021. The Wild Card of the WePlay AniMajor is scheduled from June 2 to 3. The competition then continues to the Group Stage happening from June 4 to 7. Finally, the Major concludes with the Playoffs from June 9 to 13. Note that all times are in GMT+8.
June 4 (Friday)
Format of the WePlay AniMajor
Eighteen teams from six different regions will be placed in Wild Card, Group Stage, and Playoff positions based on their DPC season 2 regional league standings.
Wild Card
Six teams will compete in a single round-robin format, where all matches will be a best-of-two. Two teams will advance to the group stage, while the remaining teams are eliminated.
Group Stage
Eight teams will play a single round-robin format, where all matches will be a best-of-two. Two teams will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs. Third to sixth place teams, on the other hand, will continue to the lower bracket of the playoffs, while the remaining teams are eliminated.
Playoffs
12 of the remaining teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket, with all matches played in a best-of-three format, except for the Grand Final which will be a best-of-five series.
WePlay AniMajor prize and circuit point pool
The best Dota 2 teams from six regions battle it out for an impressive US$500,000 prize pool and 2,700 DPC points, which will help them qualify for the The International 10.
Qualified teams for the WePlay AniMajor
The Animajor Eighteen — June 2 – June 29, 2025. Presented by@WePlay_Esportslive from Kyiv, Ukraine. The final DPC Major before The International 10.#Animajor#DPC#Dota2pic.twitter.com/Ejk2y2iFvM
(Updated: May 23)
Where to watch the WePlay AniMajor
While the event will be closed to live spectators, viewers can catch the stream onWePlay’s TwitchandYouTubechannels. For more details, check outWePlay Esports’ official post.
