OpTic Gaming Emerge Victorious in the StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5 Grand Finals
After an explosive Semi-Finals series, OpTic Gaming seized the StarLadder Grand Finals in a decisive victory against VGJ.Thunder.
Dota 2 event
- Prize pool $300,000
- Start date Apr 12, 2018
- End date Apr 16, 2018
Prize pool - $300,000
| 1. $135,000 USD | 4. $30,000 USD |
| 2. $60,000 USD | 5-6. $15,000 USD |
| 3. $30,000 USD | 7-8. $7,500 USD |
Structure
Participating teams
| VGJ.Thunder |  Natus Vincere |
| Team Kinguin | FlyToMoon |
| OpTic Gaming | SG e-sports |
| Vega Squadron |
 Fnatic |
Main event
Group stage
- Eight teams are divided into two groups of four teams each where they play in a double-elimination (GSL) format.
- All matches are played in a Bo3.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the playoffs.
- Status: Completed
Playoffs
- Four teams play in a single-elimination bracket.
- Semifinals are played in a Bo3, while the finals are played in a Bo5.
- Status: Completed
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Regional qualifiers
North America, South America, China, SouthEast Asia (SEA), Europe, CIS
- Single elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3.
- Winner qualifies to the Main Tournament
Tournaments
StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational Season 5 - Main Event |
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| Group A - Group Stage | ||
| Group B - Group Stage | ||
| Playoffs Bracket - Playoffs | ||
StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational #5: China Qualifier |
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StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational 5: Europe Qualifier |
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StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational #5: South America Qualifier |
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StarLadder i-League Invitational Season 5 - CIS Qualifier |
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StarLadder i-League Invitational 5: North America Qualifier |
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StarLadder i-League Invitational Season 5 - SEA Qualifier |
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VODs
News & Features
VGJ.Thunder and Fnatic head to StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5 playoffs
VGJ.Thunder and Fnatic survived the elimination series today to advance to the StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5 playoffs.
Vega Squadron top Group B at StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational Season 5
Defeating the top contenders of Group B, and arguably the favourites to win the tournament, Vega Squadron gave us a fantastic show that begs us to ask the question: Are they finally out of the dumpster?
OpTic Gaming take first seed in Group A of StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5
OpTic Gaming had a very positive day to kick off StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5 as they seized the top seed of Group A and secured a spot in the playoffs.
FlyToMoon debuts on LAN at StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational Season 5
Heading into the last six tournaments of the year, FlyToMoon will make their first Dota 2 Pro Circuit LAN appearance at StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational Season 5.
Fnatic places pld on bench 'temporarily' as Adam steps in for StarLadder Invitational 5
Fnatic has made the choice to 'temporarily' remove pieliedie from the active lineup, replacing him with team coach Adam for StarLadder Invitational 5.
Vega replace LGD at StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5
Vega Squadron answered the call to replace LGD Gaming on such short notice as they withdrew from StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5 merely days before the start of the event.
SophoS' NA Sphere: StarLadder Invitational 5 predictions
SophoS' NA Sphere prediction: OpTic Gaming will move past an early exit from the main event at DAC, and with dwindling DPC point opportunities, begin their final push to qualify for The International 2018.
Groups set for StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5
The group seedings have been finalized as StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational S5 inches closer to start.
VGJ.T will replace Newbee as direct invite to StarLadder Invitational S5
Due to the fact that HongDa 'Faith' Zeng’s passport is going to expire soon, and he is very likely unable to update the visa to Ukraine after finishing the current DreamLeague tournament Newbee let go of the direct invite to StarLadder Invitational S5.