Entity, LGD Gaming, and HEROIC Qualify for Riyadh Masters 2024
On the penultimate day of the qualifiers for Riyadh Masters 2024, three more teams secured their spots in the main stage of the tournament.
In the Western Europe qualifier, two slots for Riyadh Masters 2024 are up for grabs. Entity secured the first slot, defeating JustBetter and MOUZ with 2-0 scores, and then overcoming Team Secret in a decisive match (2-1). Team Puppey will have a second chance to qualify through the lower bracket.
From China, LGD Gaming became the second team to qualify by defeating Azure Ray 2-0 in the qualifying match. The third and final team from this region will be determined on June 4.
In the South American qualifier, HEROIC secured the first of two slots by defeating beastcoast. The losing team will have another opportunity to qualify in the lower bracket final.
A total of 20 teams will compete in Riyadh Masters 2024, with 8 teams invited directly by the organizers based on the ESL Pro Tour ranking: Team Falcons, BB Team, Gaimin Gladiators, Xtreme Gaming, Tundra Esports, Team Liquid, OG, and Team Spirit.
Previously, Virtus.pro, G2 x iG, Aurora, Blacklist International, and nouns have qualified through the qualifiers. The remaining four slots will be contested in Western Europe, China, South America, and MENA.
Riyadh Masters 2024, with a prize pool of $5,000,000, will take place from July 4 to 21, 2024, in Saudi Arabia.