Aurora Gaming has secured a direct invitation to Riyadh Masters 2025. The team achieved this milestone by defeating Gaimin Gladiators in a crucial tie-breaker during the second group stage of DreamLeague Season 26, a result that guarantees Aurora at least a top-four finish in the ongoing tournament.
Their strong performance throughout DreamLeague S26, including claiming first place in the initial group stage and successfully reaching the top four overall, has earned Aurora a minimum of 3800 EPT (ESL Pro Tour) ranking points. This substantial points tally is sufficient to position them comfortably within the top eight teams in the current EPT season standings. Crucially, the top eight teams in these rankings receive direct invitations to the highly anticipated Riyadh Masters event.
Riyadh Masters 2025 is scheduled to take place next summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a key part of the massive Esports World Cup 2025 festival. The dedicated Dota 2 competition is set to run from July 8th to 19th. The tournament will feature 16 of the world`s elite teams battling it out for a significant prize pool totaling $3 million.