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PGL Esports
Company Information
Parent Company:
Founded:
2002-02-25
Location:
Headquarters:
Bucharest
Employees:
51-200[1]
Key People:
Silviu Stroie (CEO)
Focus:
Esports Production
Awarded Prize Pools:
$207,504,638
Links
PGL is a Romanian event organizer, studio, and video production company headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. PGL is best known for organizing esports events in
Dota 2 and
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In Dota 2, they gained a lot of popularity for the Valve-sponsored Manila Major in 2016. Since then, PGL has become a staple for Dota 2 tournaments, having organized the following two Valve Majors, Boston Major and Kiev Major. For the 2017/18 Dota Pro Circuit PGL hosted one Minor and will host two Majors, as well as organize the DAC 2018 together with Perfect World.
In 2021 after the restructuring of DPC due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PGL organized the regional leagues of Southeast Asia for Dota Pro Circuit 2021.[2] PGL also became the first tournament organizer to broadcast a Dota 2 tournament in 4K.[3]
In the same year, PGL also presented the first Dota 2 major since January 2020, ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021.[4][5]
Singapore Major - the first PGL offline event in pandemicHaving an on-site event during this period is a major accomplishment, and we're delighted to run this fantastic event which will set the stage for the best teams in the world. The DOTA 2 community deserves a top-notch tournament, and we want to assure everyone that we'll do our best to provide an amazing experience for the viewers. We will take all the measures needed to have a safe tournament in a healthy environment. We would also like to thank Singapore for having us, the only place where running such a large international tournament is possible!
In the beginning, the Singapore Major seemed like an impossible mission. But we, at PGL, know very well that the only limits out there are the ones that we set ourselves. So we worked night and day, and we made it! It was a challenge for us to run an event of such magnitude in the pandemic. With countries being closed for traveling every day, flights canceled every day, we had to put extra effort into bringing everyone here safely and finding ways to return everybody to their homes safely. But we are proud to say that the event was a success. The last 14 months represented a difficult period for every DOTA fan, and the feeling of an offline event is so good. There are things in life that you cannot buy, and if we managed to bring some joy into the hearts of players and fans, this means the world to us. We are already working on our following offline events set for 2021.
Silviu Stroie, PGL CEO
In 2022, PGL organized PGL Arlington Major 2022, the first major in the United States since The Boston Major 2016.[6]
Texas will host the first Major on American soil since Boston Major in 2016DOTA 2 has a lot of fans in the US, and Arlington has a perfect location for tournaments of this caliber: Esports Stadium. We are fortunate to be back in North America with another Major after Boston. We love to run events in the USA, and we have wonderful memories from 2016: it was a great tournament, and the fans were fantastic. Having a tremendous tournament with DOTA 2 enthusiasts in the stands after a long time will be great!
Silviu Stroie, PGL CEO
In 2023, PGL organized the regional leagues of Western Europe and North America for Dota Pro Circuit 2023.[7]
In March 2024, PGL announced a minimum of eight $1 million tournaments spanning from 2024 to 2026 (two in 2024, three in 2025, three in 2026), they will also partner with Perfect World in the same period.[8][9][10]
A New Chapter in DOTA 2 EsportsWith this announcement, PGL is excited to turn a new page in the DOTA 2 esports saga. The commitment to a three-year series of tournaments showcases PGL's unwavering support for the DOTA 2 community and its passion for delivering top-tier esports events. Fans worldwide can look forward to experiencing the pinnacle of DOTA 2 competition, brought to life by PGL's renowned production quality and innovative approach to esports tournaments.
PGL is the last independent Tournament Organizer in the scene
PGL stands out as the last independent tournament organizer in the industry, without any governmental investment, which places us in a unique position on the global esports stage. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, our sole purpose remains to deliver world-class events. We are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for players and fans, showcasing the most captivating competitions and esports spectacles.
At PGL, our passion for gaming and community guides every decision, ensuring that each event we organize sets new standards of excellence in the esports world.
PGL
In October 2024, PGL revealed that the three tournaments for 2025 is renewed seasons of their Wallachia tournament series.[11][12]
PGL Announces Three Exciting Wallachia Seasons for 2025As the Wallachia series grows, we are committed to delivering an even more engaging and dynamic experience for the fans. We are grateful for the incredible support and enthusiasm from the community, and we look forward to raising the bar even higher in 2025.
Silviu Stroie, PGL CEO
In February 2025, PGL announced four tournaments for 2027.[13]
In April 2025, PGL updated their tournament schedule until the end of 2028 (four in 2025, three in 2026, three in 2027, four in 2028).[14][15]
Since 2016, PGL has been involved in organizing The International.
Tournaments
[edit]| Tournament | Date | Prize Pool | Location | P# | Winner | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Wallachia Season 13 | Mar 01–12, 2028 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 12 | Oct 19–31, 2027 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 11 | May 11–23, 2027 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 10 | Mar 02–14, 2027 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Sep 17–27, 2026 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The International 2026 | Aug 13–23, 2026 | $1,600,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 8 | Apr 18–26, 2026 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 7 | Mar 07–15, 2026 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 6 | Nov 15–23, 2025 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The International 2025 | Sep 04–14, 2025 | $2,881,791 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 5 | Jun 21–29, 2025 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 4 | Apr 19–27, 2025 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 3 | Mar 08–16, 2025 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 2 | Oct 04–13, 2024 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The International 2024 | Sep 04–15, 2024 | $2,776,566 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Wallachia Season 1 | May 10–19, 2024 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The International 2023 | Oct 12–29, 2023 | $3,380,455 | 20 | ||||
| DPC NA 2023 Tour 3: Division II | Jun 07–28, 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC WEU 2023 Tour 3: Division II | Jun 07–28, 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC NA 2023 Tour 3: Division I | May 15 – Jun 05, 2023 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC WEU 2023 Tour 3: Division I | May 15 – Jun 05, 2023 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC NA 2023 Tour 2: Division II | Apr 05–26, 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC WEU 2023 Tour 2: Division II | Apr 05–26, 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC NA 2023 Tour 2: Division I | Mar 13 – Apr 03, 2023 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC WEU 2023 Tour 2: Division I | Mar 13 – Apr 03, 2023 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC WEU 2023 Tour 1: Division II | Feb 01–22, 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC NA 2023 Tour 1: Division II | Feb 01–22, 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC WEU 2023 Tour 1: Division I | Jan 09–31, 2023 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC NA 2023 Tour 1: Division I | Jan 09–29, 2023 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| The International 2022 | Oct 15–30, 2022 | $18,930,775 | 20 | ||||
| PGL Arlington Major 2022 | Aug 04–14, 2022 | $500,000 | 17 | ||||
| The International 2021 | Oct 07–17, 2021 | $40,018,195 | 18 | ||||
| DPC SEA 2021 Season 2: Upper Division | Apr 14 – May 22, 2021 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC SEA 2021 Season 2: Lower Division | Apr 12 – May 20, 2021 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 | Mar 27 – Apr 04, 2021 | $500,000 | 16 | ||||
| DPC SEA 2021 Season 1: Upper Division | Jan 20 – Feb 27, 2021 | $205,000 | 8 | ||||
| DPC SEA 2021 Season 1: Lower Division | Jan 18 – Feb 25, 2021 | $75,000 | 8 | ||||
| ONE Esports Singapore Major 2020 | Jun 20–28, 2020 | $1,000,000 | 16 | Cancelled | |||
| ONE Esports Invitational Singapore 2019 | Dec 17–22, 2019 | $500,000 | 12 | ||||
| The International 2019 | Aug 15–25, 2019 | $34,330,068 | 18 | ||||
| The Bucharest Minor | Jan 09–13, 2019 | $300,000 | 8 | ||||
| The Kuala Lumpur Major | Nov 09–18, 2018 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The International 2018 | Aug 15–25, 2018 | $25,532,177 | 18 | ||||
| China Dota2 Supermajor | Jun 02–10, 2018 | $1,500,000 | 16 | ||||
| Dota 2 Asia Championships 2018 | Mar 29 – Apr 07, 2018 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The Bucharest Major | Mar 04–11, 2018 | $1,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Open Bucharest | Oct 19–22, 2017 | $300,000 | 8 | ||||
| The International 2017 | Aug 02–12, 2017 | $24,787,916 | 18 | ||||
| The Kiev Major 2017 | Apr 24–30, 2017 | $3,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The Boston Major 2016 | Dec 03–10, 2016 | $3,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| The International 2016 | Aug 02–13, 2016 | $20,770,460 | 16 | ||||
| The Manila Major 2016 | Jun 03–12, 2016 | $3,000,000 | 16 | ||||
| PGL Dota 2 Pro-AM | Oct 30 – Nov 24, 2015 | $30,000 | 16 | ||||
| Dota 2 Champions League Season 4 | Oct 31 – Nov 02, 2014 | $76,235 | 4 | ||||
Additional Content
[edit]Preview
[edit]- [e] 2026-01-16 |
PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia Season 7: Register now for the Open Qualifiers by PGL at PGL Wallachia Season 7
- [e] 2025-09-15 |
- [e] 2025-04-22 |
- [e] 2025-02-13 |
- [e] 2024-10-14 |
- [e] 2024-05-09 |
- [e] 2024-03-14 |
- [e] 2024-03-04 |
- [e] 2022-12-08 |
- [e] 2022-03-22 |
- [e] 2021-04-06 |
- [e] 2021-03-03 |
- [e] 2021-01-20 |
- [e] 2021-01-01 |
Miscellaneous
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ PGL LinkedIn
- ↑ Vlad Ispas (2021-01-01). "PGL will host the next two seasons of Dota Pro Circuit - SEA Region". PGL.
- ↑ Vlad Ispas (2021-01-20). "World premiere: PGL is the first tournament organizer to broadcast DOTA 2 in 4K". PGL.
- ↑ Vlad Ispas (2021-03-03). "Singapore Major updates: talent lineup, qualified teams, and spectators information". PGL.
- ↑ Vlad Ispas (2021-04-06). "Singapore Major - the first PGL offline event in pandemic". PGL.
- ↑ Vlad Ispas (2023-03-17). "PGL DOTA 2 MAJOR ARLINGTON 2022 will take place between August 4-14". PGL.
- ↑ "PGL will host DPC 2022-2023 Winter, Spring, and Summer Tours for WEU and NA". PGL. 2022-12-08.
- ↑ "PGL Announces a Minimum of Eight $1 Million Tournaments from 2024 to 2026.". PGL. 2024-03-04.
- ↑ "PGL Announces Revised Schedule for Upcoming Tournaments". PGL. 2024-05-08.
- ↑ "PGL and Perfect World Forge Strategic Esports Partnership for 2024-2026 Seasons". PGL. 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "PGL Announces Three Exciting Wallachia Seasons for 2025". PGL. 2024-10-13.
- ↑ PGL (2025-05-10). "PGL DOTA 2 Calendar Update".
- ↑ "PGL Announces 2027 DOTA 2 Tournament Calendar Featuring Four Events". PGL. 2025-02-13.
- ↑ PGL (2025-04-22). "PGL Commits to the Future of DOTA 2".
- ↑ "PGL Commits to the Future of DOTA 2: Updated Calendar and Event Plans Through 2028". PGL. 2025-04-22.