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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Dota 2 |
| Location | Shanghai, China |
| Dates | March 2–6, 2016 |
| Administrator | Valve |
Tournament format(s) | Group stage Round robin Bracket Double elimination |
| Host(s) | Perfect World |
| Venue(s) | Mercedes-Benz Arena |
| Teams | 16 teams |
| Purse | US$3,000,000 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Team Secret |
| 1st runner-up | Team Liquid |
| 2nd runner-up | Evil Geniuses |
The Shanghai Major was a Dota 2 tournament that took place in Shanghai from March 2–6, 2016, and was the second Major of the 2015–2016 Dota 2 season.[1] 16 teams competed in the tournament;[2] eight were given direct invitations and the other eight qualified through various qualifying tournament around the world.[3] The Major was won by Team Secret, who defeated Team Liquid in a best of five series 3–1.[4]
The tournament took place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.[5]
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