The 2022-23 season's first Dota 2 Major is all set to begin in a few days, with South America slated to host its first Major of Valve's MOBA. 18 qualifying teams had earlier been confirmed for the event through their respective regional leagues, with a significant prize pool and Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points on offer.
The conclusion of last season with The International 2022 saw Tundra raise the hallowed Aegis of Champions at the end of a grueling tournament, which witnessed some nerve-wracking plays and amazing comebacks. Dota 2 fans will be eager to see how the first Major of the current season will fare against their expectations.
This article jots down all the available details for the upcoming Dota 2 Major for the 2022-23 DPC season.
The first-ever South American DPC Major is slated to begin on February 22 and conclude on March 5. 18 teams will be divided into two equal groups of nine each. The Group Stage will go from February 22 to February 26, featuring a single round-robin format with all matches being a best-of-two series.
The top four teams from each of the two groups will claim their ranks in the upper bracket of the Playoffs, while the fifth and sixth placed teams will make their way to the lower bracket. The rest of the teams will be eliminated from the Major.
The Playoffs will run from February 28 to March 5, featuring a double-elimination bracket. Other than the Grand Final, which will be a best-of-five series, all other matches will be best-of-three series. The prize pool for the Dota 2 Lima Major 2023 is $500,000 USD and 1,900 DPC points.
The divisions for the two are as follows:
At the conclusion of their respective regional leagues, the following teams have booked their berths at the upcoming Lima Major
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