The first big Dota event of the DPC season is here and this is where you will find the Kuala Lumpur Major standings and the schedule for the action in Malaysia.
The event features 16 teams, with the group stages taking place on November 9th and 10th ahead of the play-offs from November 11th to 18th.
Kuala Lumpur Major bracket
The play-off picture at the KL Major
KL Major live
Latest results
Playoffs
Grand final Bracket Final - 18 Nov
Team Secret 2-3 Virtus Pro
Lower Bracket Final - 18 Nov
Evil Geniuses 0-2 VP
Upper Bracket Final - 17 Nov
Team Secret 2-1 VP
Upper Bracket Round 3 - 17 Nov
Team Secret 2-1 Virtus.pro
Upper Bracket Round 2 - 16 Nov
Team Secret 2-0 PSG.LGD
Ninjas in Pyjamas 0-2 Virtus.pro
Upper Bracket Round 1 - 11-12 Nov
Team Secret 2-0 Vici Gaming
PSG.LGD 2-0 Alliance
Evil Geniuses 1-2 Ninjas in Pyjamas
Virtus.pro 2-0 Fnatic
Lower bracket round 5 - 17 Nov
Ninjas in Pyjamas 1-2 Evil Geniuses
Lower bracket round 4 - 16-17 Nov
Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0 TNC Predator
PSG.LGD 0-2 Evil Geniuses
Lower Bracket Round 3 - 14 Nov
Fnatic 0-2 Evil Geniuses
TNC Predator 2-1 Vici Gaming
Lower Bracket Round 2 - 13 Nov
Alliance 0-2 TNC Predator
Vici Gaming 2-0 paiN X
Fnatic 2-1 J.Storm
Evil Geniuses 2-1 Forward
Lower Bracket Round 1 - 11-12 Nov
paiN Gaming 0-1 TNC Predator
Tigers 0-1 PaiNX
Team Aster 0-1 J.Storm
Forward Gaming 1-0 Gambit
Group Stage
Decider Matches - 10 Nov 12:00 CET
Fnatic 2-0 Tigers
Forwrard 1-2 Alliance
Losers' Matches - 10 Nov 09:00 CET
Tigers 2-1 Gambit
Alliance 2-1 paiN X
Winners' Matches - 10 Nov 06:00 CET
PSG.LGD 0-2 Fnatic
VP 2-1 Forward
Opening Matches - 10 Nov 03:00 CET
PSG.LGD 2-0 Tigers
Fnatic 2-0 Gambit
VP 2-1 Alliance
Forward 2-0 paiN X
Decider Matches - 9 Nov 12:00 CET
NiP 2-0 paiN
VG 2-1 Aster
Losers' Matches - 9 Nov 09:00 CET
J.Storm 1-2 paiN
Aster 2-1 TNC
Winners' Matches - 9 Nov 06:00 CET
Secret 2-0 NiP
EG 2-0 VG
Opening Matches - 9 Nov 03:00 CET
Secret 2-0 J.Storm
paiN 0-2 NiP
EG 2-1 Aster
VG 2-0 TNC
Group stage results
The group stage results from the KL Major
KL Major Groups
The teams playing in Malaysia are:
Group A
- Team Secret
- PaiN Gaming
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- J.Storm
Group B
- Evil Geniuses
- Vici Gaming
- TNC Predator
- Team Aster
Group C
- PSG.LGD
- Fnatic
- Gambit Esports
- Tigers
Group D
- Virtus.pro
- Forward Gaming
- PaiN X
- Alliance
Related: KL Major team rosters
Watch it live
All matches at the KL Major are streamed live on Twitch.
Who will win the Major?
Sujoy Roy, Luckbox's Director of Esports and Dota-lover, gave his views on the teams in each group of the KL Major Bracket.
On Group A
He said: "Team Secret are clear favourites for Group A, having hit the ground running for the start of the 2018/2019 DPC season. PaiN are looking a much stronger team with the addition of Misery to their squad, but will struggle to beat Secret. The remaining two teams have yet to prove themselves on the big stage. NiP look like they should be one to watch with TI-winning captain - PPD, leading the team. J.Storm can boast that they're backed by NBA player, Jeremy Lin, but this new team has precious else to shout about after the partnership with Vici Gaming ended in September."
On Group B
He said: "After a disappointing run at ESL One Hamburg where they ultimately lost to long-time rivals Team Secret, EG will be revitalised by the return of their star midlaner, SumaiL. They face a tough group with Vici Gaming and Team Aster representing China. Vici look like their closest rivals here, having performed well as a team recently. TNC Predators are something of a wild card, but they'll struggle to take wins from Group B."
On Group C
He said: "It's been difficult to judge PSG.LGD's recent form since they were robbed of their TI win back in August. I’m counting on them being even more driven for success this year, so I’d be surprised if they didn’t win Group C with ease. Fnatic’s new roster, despite showing plenty of promise, simply hasn’t delivered results and Gambit Esports are yet to impress. Tigers are the dark horse of the group, having been dominant in the DreamLeague minor. If Ahjit is on form expect fireworks from them in this Group, but I still doubt they’ll take a game from LGD."
On Group D
He said: "Group D of the KL Major bracket will be an epic clash between Virtus Pro and Forward Gaming. I have a hunch it's FWD that will be most prepared going into the group stage, especially with Yawar having plenty to prove after missing ESL One Hamburg. VP may have to play catch-up. Alliance and paiN X will get some much needed tournament experience but will struggle once they reach the playoffs."
