ESL One Genting 2017

ESL One Genting 2017
Tournament information
SportDota 2
LocationGenting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
DatesJanuary 6–8, 2017
AdministratorESL
Tournament
format(s)
Group stage
Double elimination
Main event
Single elimination
Host(s)ESL
Venue(s)Arena of Stars
Participants8 teams
PurseUS$ 250,000
Final positions
ChampionsDigital Chaos
Runner-upNewbee
Tournament statistics
Matches played13

ESL One Genting 2017 was a Dota 2 esports championship tournament hosted by ESL that took place in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, in January 2017.[1][2][3] The tournament involved eight teams, which included three directly invited teams and five teams each represented qualifying regions of Americas, China, Europe, Malaysia and Southeast Asia.[4][5] In the finals, Digital Chaos defeated Newbee 3–2 to win the tournament and their first major trophy.[6][7][8] The 3rd place of the tournament went to The International 2016 champions Wings Gaming and Virtus.pro.[9][10]

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  8. ^ Gach, Ethan. "Digital Chaos Wins Its First Big Dota 2 Tournament". Kotaku. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  9. ^ Jacobacci, Kara (2017-01-09). "Digital Chaos Win ESL One Genting: Redemption Story - Esports Edition". Esports Edition. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  10. ^ "Digital Chaos are the ESL One Genting 2017 Dota 2 Champions". Esports. Retrieved 2017-11-12.