PGL Wallachia Season 3 is a prestigious Dota 2 tournament set to take place from March 8 to 16, 2025, in Bucharest, Romania. The total prize pool is $1,000,000, and the tournament has gathered the best teams from around the world.
Tournament Participants
The tournament will feature 16 teams: eight received direct invitations, while the other eight qualified through regional qualifiers.
Direct Invitations:
Qualifiers:
- AVULUS (Western Europe)
- OG (Western Europe)
- Natus Vincere (Eastern Europe)
- Yellow Submarine (Eastern Europe)
- Team Tidebound (China)
- Nigma Galaxy (Southeast Asia)
- Wildcard (North America)
- Mosquito Clan (South America)
Tournament Format
PGL Wallachia Season 3 uses a modified Swiss system for the group stage. All 16 teams will play best-of-three (bo3) series, after which the top eight will advance to the playoffs, and the rest will be eliminated. The playoffs are conducted in a double-elimination format, where all matches except the grand final are best-of-three (bo3), and the grand final is best-of-five (bo5).
Tournament Favorites
Team Spirit entered PGL Wallachia Season 3 in excellent form after defeating Tundra Esports in the grand final of DreamLeague Season 25. They demonstrated high individual skill, excellent team coordination, and the ability to adapt to new strategies. With key players returning, Team Spirit once again looks like one of the main contenders for the title.
Tundra Esports remains one of the strongest teams of 2025, having not lost a single LAN tournament this season. Despite their loss in the DreamLeague S25 final, they maintain their status as the most stable team with excellent macro gameplay and a flexible draft. It is also important to consider rumors about the departure of Anton "dyrachyo" Shkredov, which could negatively impact the team's performance. Overall, at PGL Wallachia Season 3, the team will try to reclaim the title of the best team in the world.
Underdogs
Natus Vincere, a Ukrainian organization, secured a spot in the tournament through qualifiers. However, since then, they have not participated in official matches for almost a month, with their last official game being the qualification for PGL Wallachia Season 4 where NAVI lost to their academy, and their last LAN tournament was played back in December 2024. This makes their current form and strategies unknown to opponents. This factor could either work in the team's favor, allowing them to prepare unexpected tactics, or become an obstacle due to a possible lack of practice.
Nigma Galaxy received an invitation to PGL Wallachia Season 3 after Talon Esports withdrew for unknown reasons. Recently, Nigma Galaxy competed with a stand-in, which, contrary to expectations, led to improved results. This could indicate the team's flexibility and ability to adapt to new conditions, which is an important factor in a tournament of this level.
HEROIC is the reigning champion of PGL Wallachia, where they defeated Team Falcons 3:1 in the grand final. This victory marked the organization's first win at major international championships and earned them $300,000 in prize money. Despite being underdogs in the previous season, HEROIC demonstrated a high level of play and will strive to repeat their success in the third season of the tournament.
Dark Horse
AVULUS in 2025 has proven to be a strong contender. In the closed qualifiers for ESL One Raleigh 2025, they defeated Gaimin Gladiators 2:1, securing their further participation in the tournament. This result indicates the team's growing form and potential in future competitions.
PGL Wallachia Season 3 promises to be an exciting tournament, where both established giants and promising newcomers will clash. Stay tuned for updates and support your favorite teams on their journey to the top!
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