LPL SEASON 2 2021: DOTA 2

General info

Tournament Information:
In Season 2 2021, Dota 2 will have a $1,750AUD prize pool across all divisions and will continue to improve on all levels of quality in operations! This season will include the introduction of the Evolution Division.

The biggest change for LPL Dota 2 - is the inclusion of minimum ranked requirements for all Divisions. Please find below the complete list:

• Open Division - Players must be Herald, Guardian, or Crusader.
• Amateur Division - Players must be Archon, Legend or Ancient.
• Evolution Division - Players must be Legend, Ancient or Divine.
• Pro Division - Players must be Divine or Immortals.

Players will be required to link their STEAM ID's to their LPL accounts before their first playdate.

Pro Division details, regarding format & prize pool, can be read here!

We have also brushed up a few pieces in our Dota 2 ruleset. All players are highly encouraged to re-read through our terms and ruleset (located below), and ensure they will be able to commit to the scheduling requirements for all levels of play.

Season 2 Divisions and Format:
All Divisions will require at least 8 teams to commence.

Open - Free to join. Elo format. Players must be Herald, Guardian, or Crusader. Teams update their match times to be assigned up to 3 matches per week. Matches are Best of 1. The winning team will be allowed to participate in Amateur Season 1 2021 for free.
Amateur - $500. LPL Premium required. Players must be Archon, Legend or Ancient. Teams update their match times to be assigned up to 3 matches per week. Matches are Best of 1.
Evolution - $1,250. $180 Entry Fee. Players must be Legend, Ancient or Divine. Single Round Robin.

To purchase LPL Premium subscription, please go here. Team Entry Fees will be able to be paid via your respective ladder page.

Rules:
Rules are found here: https://letsplay.live/games/dota2/rules/

The following rules have been updated/clarified for Season 2:
-1.1 Eligible Players

Prizes:
Open

First Place

Free Participation in Amateur LPL Season 3 2021

Amateur

First Place	Second Place	Third Place	Total
$250	$150	$100	$500

Evolution

First Place	Second Place	Third Place	Fourth Place	Total
$600	$350	$200	$100	$1250

More Information

Registration:
Start your climb to Pro with Open Division or Amateur Division! Amateur and Evolution registrations close on Sunday 23 May, with late Amateur registrations open until Sunday 6 June, however, Open Division will remain open to register 24/7.

Open Division - https://letsplay.live/games/dota2/open/
Amateur Division - https://letsplay.live/games/dota2/amateur/
Evolution Division - https://letsplay.live/games/dota2/evolution/ First in first served, only 8 spots available!

Key Dates & Broadcast Dates:
Week 1:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 24 May - Sunday 30 May

Week 2:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 31 May - Sunday 6 June

Week 3:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 7 June - Sunday 13 June

Week 4:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 14 June - Sunday 20 June

Week 5:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 21 June - Sunday 27 June

Week 6:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 28 June - Sunday 4 July

Week 7:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 5 July - Sunday 11 July

Week 7 & Playoffs:
Open, Amateur and Evolution – Monday 19 July - Sunday 25 July

Community Caster & Game Admin Applications:
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On behalf of the entire LPL Admin Team, we would like to wish everyone competing the best of luck! For any questions, please do not hesitate to ask by either posting in the forums or contacting an admin via Support Ticket. Alternatively, you can join the LPL Community Discord.