The Group Stage of the Shanghai Major has started. On Day 1, MVP.Phoenix defeated both EHOME and Team Secret with a neat 2-0, claiming the top of Group A.
Kicking off February 25 at 9:00 AM SGT in Shanghai, each day of the Group Stage will feature four teams battling through a double-elimination bracket.
Two days from now the Group Stage of the Shanghai Major will begin, but the players have already engaged in battles, training with each other or dedicated in the shooting studio.
February 22nd, the Chinese Lantern Festival, witnessed the arrivals of Shanghai Major teams. The four-day Group Stage will start soon on Feb 25th SGT, while the Main Event will commence on Mar 2nd SGT.
Following the live orchestra performance of Dota 2 music at The International 2015, a brand new Dota 2 Concert will be presented on March 6th.
Dota 2 Shanghai Major 2016, presented by Perfect World, will be held during March 2nd to March 6th at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai.