The Dota Pro Circuit is back in 2023.
Despite a rather disappointing end to last season for the region — no SEA team finished in the top half of The International 2022 — eight of the best teams in Southeast Asia are shaking off the rust.
The DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1 commences January 9, with a bunch of new all-star teams and organizations joining the mix. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Valorant fans will recognize Blacklist International and Bleed Esports, while mainstays like Fnatic and BOOM Esports will strive to stave off new, hungry challengers.
What is the DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1?
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This Regional League is the first of three Tours for the Dota Pro Circuit this year.
Besides prize money, teams fight for a variety of opportunities. The top three teams from the Southeast Asian region qualify for the first Major of the season. The top six teams stay in Division 1 for the next Tour, while the bottom two teams will be relegated to Division 2.
DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1 Standings
STANDINGSTEAMGAME RECORDMATCH RECORD1stBlacklist International0 — 00 — 02ndBleed Esports0 — 00 — 03rdBOOM Esports0 — 00 — 04thExecration0 — 00 — 05thFnatic0 — 00 — 06thGeek Fam0 — 00 — 07thTalon Esports0 — 00 — 08thTeam SMG0 — 00 — 0
DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1 schedule and results
Week one
January 9
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMExecration1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 8, 9:00 p.m. PTTalon EsportsFnatic4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTGeek FamBlacklist International7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTBleed Esports
January 11
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMTeam SMG1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 10, 9:00 p.m. PTExecrationBleed Esports4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTFnaticBOOM Esports7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTTalon Esports
January 13
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMGeek Fam1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 12, 9:00 p.m. PTBOOM EsportsTeam SMG4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTBleed EsportsBlacklist International7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTFnatic
Week two
January 16
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMExecration1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 15, 9:00 p.m. PTBOOM EsportsTalon Esports4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTBlacklist InternationalFnatic7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTTeam SMG
January 18
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMGeek Fam1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 17, 9:00 p.m. PTExecrationTalon Esports4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTTeam SMGBleed Esports7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTBOOM Esports
January 20
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMExecration1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 19, 9:00 p.m. PTBlacklist InternationalBleed Esports4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTGeek FamBOOM Esports7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTFnatic
Week three
January 23
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMGeek Fam1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 22, 9:00 p.m. PTTalon EsportsTeam SMG4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTBOOM EsportsBleed Esports7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTExecration
January 25
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMBleed Esports1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 24, 9:00 p.m. PTTalon EsportsBlacklist International4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTTeam SMGExecration7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTFnatic
January 27
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMGeek Fam1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 26, 9:00 p.m. PTTeam SMGBOOM Esports4:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 8:00 a.m. GMT | 12:00 a.m. PTBlacklist InternationalFnatic7:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 11:00 a.m. GMT | 3:00 a.m. PTTalon Esports
January 30
TEAMSCHEDULETEAMBlacklist International1:00 p.m. GMT +8 | 5:00 a.m. GMT | January 29, 9:00 p.m. PTGeek FamWhat is the Dota Pro Circuit?How to be a good support player in Dota 2
Format of DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1
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All eight teams in the Regional League will periodically play each other in a round-robin best-of-three.
Tiebreakers will only be played if it affects qualification — for Majors and relegation. A two-way tie will trigger a best-of-three tiebreaker. If there are more than two teams tied, the tiebreaker will be a best-of-one instead.
The top three teams qualify for the first Major of the season.
DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1 prize pool and points
The DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1’s regional league will have a total prize pool of US$205,000, along with 690 DPC points.
RANKTEAMPLACEMENT RESULTDPC POINTSPRIZE MONEY1st—Qualifies to first Major300US$30,0002nd—Qualifies to first Major180US$28,0003rd—Qualifies to first Major120US$27,0004th—Remains in Division 1 for Tour 260US$26,0005th—Remains in Division 1 for Tour 230US$25,0006th—Remains in Division 1 for Tour 2—US$24,0007th—Relegated to Division 2 for Tour 2—US$23,0008th—Relegated to Division 2 for Tour 2—US$22,000
Teams competing in DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1
Credit: ESLTEAMDPC 2021/2022 TOUR 3 RESULTBOOM Esports1stTalon Esports2ndFnatic3rdBlacklist InternationalNew team (Formerly RSG’s slot)Bleed EsportsNew team (Formerly T1’s slot)Team SMG6thExecrationPromoted from Division 2 (1st)Geek FamNew team (Formerly Lilgun’s slot)
Where to watch DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1 Division 1
You can watch games live on Epulze’s official Twitch or YouTube channels. Full matches and highlights will also be posted on the YouTube channel after the games conclude.
