WePlay! Reshuffle Madness 2019 — all you need to know

Before each trip — to a camping trip, a spa resort, or fabulous Indonesian islands — it is always useful to make a list of things that you will take with you. And no, now we are not your caring grandmother. Just imagine if you suddenly forget your previous badges, a hat, and a red handkerchief — we're here to recall whatever you might have missed. 

Jokes aside! Tune in to the sandy beaches, exotic cocktails, sun loungers, and Instagram photo races. We've collected all the key things for the upcoming festival of bliss and endless summer in one place.

Our list for the long-awaited trip is ready, the destination is WePlay! Reshuffle Madness 2019!

Format

So, there will be twenty participating teams in the tournament:

• The eight candidates have already made their way through the open qualifications;
• The other eight are invited directly to the group stage;
• Four teams will join the battle at the playoff stage.

Dates

The main part of the tournament will be held from September 21 to September 28. It has two stages:

• Group Stage: September 21-24;
• Playoffs: September 25-28.

Group Stage

Sixteen participants are divided into four groups, four teams each. They will fight in the GSL format via Double Elimination (with opening matches, meetings of winners and losers, as well as decisive series).

All meetings, except decisive matches, will be held until one victory. The decisive matches — lower bracket's finals — will be played in the best of 3 series (up to two wins).

Playoffs

The eight teams hardened by the group stage will join the four teams that received invitations directly to the playoffs. Twelve participants will compete in matches with the Single Elimination grid, best of 3 format.

WePlay! Reshuffle Madness 2019 winner will be determined in the best of 5 series.

Party-list

J.Storm has already reserved playoffs VIP seats — with an updated roster. Three remaining premium members will be announced shortly.

Prize pool

The total prize pool for WePlay! Reshuffle Madness 2019 is $50,000.

• The winner will receive $30,000 and a ticket to WePlay! Tug of War: Mad Moon LAN finals;
• Silver medalist gets $10,000;
• The teams in third and fourth places will be rewarded with $5,000 each.

Tourist Guides

Our talents are ready for the battle of citrus slices and portions of Glasse ice cream! So, here's the list of talents who will cover the tournament, share cruise stories, drink cocktails and monitor the level of happiness of the audience:

• Nick "BreakyCPK" Caras 
• Donnie "Elevated" Chell 
• Benjamin "Bkop" Kopilow 
• Jack "Mofarah" Williams

Well, that’s all, our tourist list is ready! There are only a few hours left before the start of the magic and carefree summer in the midst of dank autumn, and we have time to recharge the vibe with a fresh tournament trailer ...

 
... and practice mastering the wonderful recipes of branded Dota 2 cocktails!

All the information about WePlay! Reshuffle Madness 2019 is available by tag and via special tournament page.

See you soon!