Nemesis survive the final group day, then draw Xtreme in Wallachia playoffs
The last three playoff places are decided as the US$1 million Dota 2 tournament moves into its bracket stage.
Team Nemesis secured a PGL Wallachia Season 9 playoff place by beating Conventus Stellarum 2–1 on 23 September. Their next opponent is Xtreme Gaming in the opening upper-bracket quarter-final.
Two other teams advanced on the final group day: 1w beat Pipsqueak+4 2–0, while LGD defeated MOUZ 2–0. The three losing teams were eliminated, completing the eight-team playoff field.
The opening day in Malaysia time
Nemesis–Xtreme is scheduled for 3pm on 24 September. NAVI–LGD follows at 6pm, Aurora–GamerLegion at 9pm and Yandex–1w at midnight as Malaysia enters 25 September. These are scheduled starts and may shift with preceding series.
NAVI’s official preview confirms LGD as their first opponent. NAVI qualified after four group matches, whereas LGD needed five and won their deciding series against MOUZ on the final day.
A second chance in the bracket
The playoffs use double elimination, with best-of-three series and a best-of-five grand final. PGL lists US$1 million in total prizes, including US$300,000 for the winner. The tournament in Bucharest runs through 27 September.
Sources
- Offstage: final group-day results
- Offstage: playoff pairings and schedule
- NAVI: official LGD preview and group-stage records
- PGL: official event format, dates and prizes
Checked on 24 September 2026, Malaysia time, before the playoffs began. Schedule converted from Offstage’s stated Moscow time (UTC+3) to Malaysia time (UTC+8). Follow organiser updates for delays.