The DreamLeague Season 29 grand final takes place on May 24 — an online Dota 2 tournament with a $1,000,000 prize pool and 28,300 EPT points toward Esports World Cup qualification. 16 teams, double elimination, Bo5 grand final. The tournament already had its major upset: PARIVISION eliminated Falcons — the group stage leaders who went a perfect 7-0.
Who’s in the final
Upper Bracket Final (May 23): PARIVISION vs Team Spirit. The winner goes directly to the grand final, the loser drops to the lower bracket final against the best team from the lower bracket. The grand final lineup on May 24 will be determined after this match.
Teams and standings
| Team | Status | Key notes |
|---|---|---|
| PARIVISION | Upper Bracket Final — favorite | Beat Falcons (7-0 in groups!), eliminated the tournament’s top contender |
| Team Spirit | Upper Bracket Final — contender | Beat Aurora in semis, consistent team with major event experience |
| Team Falcons | Lower bracket | 7-0 in groups, but lost to PARIVISION in UB — still in the tournament |
| Aurora Gaming | Lower bracket | Beat Na’Vi in UB quarterfinals, continuing their run |
The big upset: PARIVISION eliminates Falcons
Falcons — TI15 champions and group stage leaders with a perfect 7-0 record — were considered the undisputed favorites. However, in the upper bracket semifinal, PARIVISION defeated them and advanced to the UB final. This is the tournament’s biggest story: a lower-rated team taking down the most hyped names in the field.
Betting on the grand final
The finalists will be determined on May 23 after the PARIVISION vs Spirit match. Until then, odds are approximate, but the logic is:
- PARIVISION to win the tournament: main favorites after beating Falcons. Odds depend on the opponent, estimated ~2.00–2.50.
- Team Spirit to win: ~2.50–3.00. Consistent team, strong playoff run, capable of winning from any position.
- Falcons comeback through lower bracket: interesting option — a team that went 7-0 in groups will be motivated. ~4.00+.
- Grand final goes to 5 games: when teams are evenly matched, Bo5 often goes the distance. ~1.80–2.00.
Where to watch and bet
- 1xBet — full Dota 2 markets, map and total bets
- Marathonbet — live betting on DreamLeague matches
- bet365 — esports markets with live streams
