the-shanghai-major-2016
The Shanghai Major 2016
Dota2 tournament
Dates:
25 february - 1 june 2016
Tier:
Tier 1
Prize money:
$ 3 000 000
Other prizes:
0 DPC

Tournament information

General information
Organizers:
Perfect World
Location:
Shanghai, China
Tournament region:
Dates:
25 february - 1 june
Prize pool:
$ 3 000 000
DPC points:
0
Tier:
Tier 1
Number of participants:
16
Qualified:
8
Direct invitation:
8
Tournament format
Group stage
  • Four groups of four teams
  • Grids with a second chance
  • All matches are Bo3
  • The top two teams in each group advance to the upper bracket of the Playoffs
  • The bottom two teams in each group qualify for the lower bracket of the Playoffs
Playoff stage
  • 16 teams on the grid with a second chance
  • The first two games of the lower bracket are Bo1
  • Grand Final - Bo5
  • All other matches are Bo3