DreamHack Open September 2023 North America Overview

The upcoming DreamHack Open September 2023 event is looming, and we will be taking a dive into the North America section of the event. It’s worth noting that there are also South America and Oceania segments of the DreamHack Open September 2023 event. The North American segment takes place from September 22nd-26th 2023.

Although the teams competing at the event are still to be confirmed, this preview will break down everything you need to know about the event. We will also take a look back at how last year’s event went down to help prelude what to expect this year.

DreamHack Open September 2023 North America Breakdown

If you’re wondering why no teams are confirmed for the event yet, it’s because there are still two Open Qualifiers to be played, as well as a Closed Qualifier. There will be eight teams in total attending the event, six of which are invited based on performances throughout the season, and the final two spots are earned by teams that battle through the open and close qualifiers.

Open Qualifier Format

The first open qualifier has sixteen spots and will be played out in a single-elimination bracket. All matches are a Best of 1 series, with the final qualification matches being a Best of 3. The top two teams from the open qualifier, earn a spot in the closed qualifier. The same format exists for Open Qualifier #2 being that a total of four Closed Qualifier spots can be earned through the Open Qualifiers.

Closed Qualifier Format

As mentioned above, four teams from the Open Qualifiers earn places in the Closed Qualifiers. Here they will meet four invited teams and battle it out for final places at the DreamHack Open September 2023 North America.

The Closed Qualifiers will then have eight teams in total playing out a double-elimination bracket with the top two teams earning spots for the big event. All matches are Best of 3, so there shouldn’t be any flukes and there will be some great matches ups.

DreamHack Open September 2023 North America Format

Group Stage:

• Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups.
  • Each group has 4 teams.
  • All matches are Best of 3.
• Top two teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.

Playoffs:

• Single-Elimination bracket.
• Semi-finals are Best of 3.
• Grand Final is Best of 5.

Prize Pool

There will be $70,000 USD up for grabs, as well as an IEM Play-In spot for the winner. Additionally, teams can earn Pro Tour points from this event. Below is the full breakdown.

Recapping DreamHack Open Fall 2020

Since we cannot dive into storylines and predictions with no teams being confirmed, I wanted to take a look at last year’s event to help give an idea of how the event could play out. You will immediately be able to notice some of the format changes that have taken place, as last year the event featured sixteen teams instead of eight. It also had a $115,000 USD prize pool.

DreamHack Open Fall 2020 Format

Group Stage:

• Four double-elimination format (GSL) Groups
  • Each group has 4 teams
  • All matches are Best of 3
• 1st–2nd place teams from each group advance to the Upper Bracket
• 3rd place teams from each group advance to the Lower Bracket

Playoffs:

• Double-Elimination bracket
• All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Best of 3
• The Grand Final is Best of 5

Last year five teams earned qualifier spots through the Closed Qualifiers, whilst the other 11 teams earned their places through the Europe RMR (Regional Major Rankings) Rankings.

DreamHack Open Fall 2020 Group Stage Results

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

DreamHack Open Fall 2020 Placings

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