It is finally happening! One of the most awaited Dota 2 tournaments events of the year. The return of one of the most unique concepts in Dota 2 history, Midas Mode 2.0 kicks off at 0:00 SGT | 22:30 IST tonight.
What is Midas Mode?
The Teams
Featuring some of the most popular players in the world and a one-time-only return of some of the most popular Dota 2 teams in history, this tournament is the first in Dota 2 history to feature 3 TI winning teams.
The teams that’ll be competing in Midas Mode 2.0 are
North America & South America
- beastcoast: Timado, Brax, monkeys-forever, Jubei, ixmike88
- Team Anvorgesa: K1, Chris Luck, Wisper, Scofield, Stinger
- J.Storm: Resolution, Nine, Moo, Mooz, Fear
- Fighting Pepegas: EternalEnvy, Bryle, MoonMeander, Sneyking, Aui_2000
China & SEA
- Vici Gaming: Eurus (Paparazi?), Ori, Yang, Pyw, Dy, Coach: rOtk
- EHOME: VtF?ded, Ferrari_430 / Zyd, Faith_Bian, XinQ, y', Coach: xiao8
- Fnatic: 23savage, Moon, iceiceice, Febby, Jabz
- BurNIng’s Legion: To be revealed later.
Europe
- OG: ana, Topson, 7ckngMad, JerAx, N0tail
- Sir Sadim’s Stunners: syndereN, Gorgc, SingSing, SexyBamboe, Wagamama
- TI3 Alliance: Loda, s4, AdmiralBulldog, EGM, Akke
- TI1 Natus Vincere: Artstyle, Dendi, XBOCT, LightOfHeaven, Puppey
Yes, the TI winning lineups of The Alliance and Na’Vi will be making a one-time-only return to competitive Dota 2 at Midas Mode 2.0. With OG and the streamers team of Sir Sadim's Stunners in the mix, EU is at least in our opinion, the region to watch in Midas Mode.
Schedule
Day 1:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| Europe | Alliance vs Sir Sadim's Stunner | 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Americas | Beastcoast vs J.Storm | 03:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| Americas | Fighting Pepegas vs J.Storm | 06:00 AM | 04:30 AM |
Day 2:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| Europe | Alliance vs OG | 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Europe | Na'Vi vs OG | 03:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| Americas | Fighting Pepegas vs Anvorgesa | 06:00 AM | 04:30 AM |
Day 3:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| Europe | OG vs Sir Sadim's Stunner | 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Europe | Na'Vi vs Sir Sadim's Stunner | 03:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| Americas | Beastcoast vs Anvorgesa | 06:00 AM | 04:30 AM |
Day 4:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| Europe | Na'Vi vs Alliance | 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Americas | J.Storm vs Anvorgesa | 03:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| Americas | Beastcoast vs Fighting Pepegas | 06:00 AM | 04:30 AM |
Day 5:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| Europe | Playoff for EU Finals | 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Americas | Playoff for Americas Finals | 04:00 AM | 02:30 AM |
Day 6:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| Europe | EU Grand Finals | 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Americas | Americas Grand Finals | 04:00 AM | 02:30 AM |
Day 7:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| China | Vici Gaming vs EHOME | 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| China | EHOME vs Burning | 03:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
| China | Fnatic vs Burning | 06:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
Day 8:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| China | Vici Gaming vs Fnatic | 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| China | EHOME vs Fnatic | 03:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
| China | Vici Gaming vs Burning | 06:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
Day 8:
| Region | Match | Time in SGT/PHT | Time in IST |
| China | Playoff for China Finals | 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| China | China Grand Finals | 03:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
Tournament Format
Four teams from the three regions will all play in a BO3 Round Robin Group Stage. The Winner of the Group Stage goes directly to the Grand Finals, the 4th place team will get eliminated while the 2nd and 3rd place teams will play a BO3 playoff to determine who goes to the Grand Finals.
The Grand Finals will be a BO5 fixture.
Steam Links
You can watch Midas Mode 2.0 HERE
