The reigning RaidCall EMS One champions mousesports are the next team to be invited to the group stage. Their victory in the Summer 2013 seaon will entitle them to skip the cups and join the competition at a later point in time. The two vacant Core Team slots are filled by Virtus.pro and Team Empire.

Only recently, the new rosters of the two Russian teams have been made public. Virtus.pro's new team features such renowned players as Dmitriy 'LighTofHeaveN' Kupriyanov and will certainly be one of the top contenders in the RaidCall ESL Major Series One. Team Empire has also created a very strong line-up and we are looking forward to seeing both these teams in action next Monday and Tuesday, when our new season kicks off with Cup #1.

The winner of the first cup will not only receive $500 but also qualify directly for the group stage. This being said, you should check out our Fall 2013 DotaTV ticket – it will grant you in-game access to the entire season including the LAN finals as well as our official courier Nibbles the Wartoise. Head right to the Dota 2 Store and get yourself a ticket now!

» DotaTV: RaidCall EMS One Fall 2013

Please note that our last season's finalist dargoneblaydes (formerly Keita Gaming) will play under the banner of Team Property BB2 from now on. Meanwhile, the iNfernity team has left the organization to compete under the temporary name ONE. And if you are wondering: The final invited team will be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned!