OpTic Gaming's ppd launches North American Dota Challengers League

In an effort to boost the player strength of the North American region, OpTic Gaming’s team captain Peter “ppd” Dager has launched the North American Dota Challengers League. The NADCL is an in-house league designed to showcase upcoming players and semi-pro teams and give them a chance to stand in the spotlight in a competitive league.

The league is restricted to unsponsored teams, preventing pro players from taking the opportunity to join for easy wins over their less competitively attuned counterparts. Teams will need to play through a preliminary qualifier tournament with the top eight teams making their way into the league. The NADCL will feature prize money, allowing the teams that haven’t had the chance to compete in tournaments to get a taste of the real deal and ensuring that no-one is participating for nothing.

I'm starting a semi-professional league for North American Dota players. CHECK IT OUT! https://t.co/aI0HR1qoUW

— Peter Dager (@Peterpandam) July 7, 2018

In a press release announcing the launch of the tournament, ppd stated “I think this will be a great opportunity for up and coming players to develop crucial teamwork and game knowledge skills. There are too many talented DOTA players in North America who either can’t or won’t create an opportunity for themselves, and I think we can help.”

This is a huge step for semi-pro teams to gain exposure and experience, with many eyes from around the world likely tuning in to see how the up and coming players can handle themselves in their first real tournament.

For more Dota 2 news, check out the 18 teams that will be competing in The International 2018, here.