We take a look at the week ahead in esports and the highlight events for September 9-15, with Dota 2 retaining the focus of the esports world.
What’s on in esports for week beginning Sep 9, 2024
Another big week of pro gaming kicks off on September 9, 2024, with Dota betting retaining the spotlight.
Dota 2 will remain the highlight esport of the week, with The International 2024 playoffs taking place from September 8-15 for the 16 teams.
Following a big first week of Counter-Strike action, ESL Pro League Season 20 will continue with Groups C and D set to clash for the remaining playoff spots.
Meanwhile, the Rocket League World Championship will run from September 10–15 in Fort Worth, Dallas.
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Dota 2: The International
The 13th edition of The International is in full swing, with the 16 teams set to take their place in the playoffs throughout the week.
Team Liquid, Cloud9, Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators are just two wins away from the grand final after winning their way through to the upper bracket semi-final.
Pre-tournament favourites Team Falcons and Teams Spirit will have to do it the hard way in the lower bracket following underwhelming group stage performances.
Check out our extensive Dota 2 The International betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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CS2 ESL Pro League Season 20
The second week of the ESL Pro League will feature the final two groups, Group C and Group D, with eight playoff spots up for grabs.
Team Vitality entered ESL Pro League Season 20 as the +300 favourite with esports betting sites, and they will seek to claim a quarter-final spot with an undefeated run in Group D.
MOUZ will also want to qualify for a quarter-final spot in Group C, as they seek to defend their title for a second straight season and claim an unprecedented third straight ESL Pro League title.
Check out our extensive ESL Pro League betting guide betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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Rocket League World Championship
The season-ending event of the 2024 Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) will take place this week in Fort Worth, where the world’s best team will congregate for the RLCS World Championship.
With a massive US$1,165,600 prize pool up for grabs, expect to see top-level gameplay and close contests throughout the event.
BetOnline has Team BDS marked as the +400 favourite to claim the World Championship title; however, they are closely followed by Team Falcons at +500. G2 Stride, Gen.G, and Gentle Mates Alpine are all locked together at +600 on the third line of betting.Check out our extensive RLCS World Championship betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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