Fnatic Emerge Victorious at DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019
Fnatic Emerge Victorious at DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019
Fnatic have defeated Team Vitality in the grand finals of DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019, claiming $100,000 in prize money and qualifying for IEM Katowice 2020. The runner-up received $50,000.
Both finalists started the playoffs in the quarterfinals, where Fnatic defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas (2-1), while Team Vitality outplayed mousesports (2-1). In the semifinals Fnatic managed to beat Astralis (2-1), while Team Vitality outcompeted Na`Vi (2-1). In the grand finals Team Vitality emerged victorious on Dust II (16:14), while Fnatic were stronger on both Inferno (19:16) and Mirage (16:13).
Playoffs Bracket:
The event was held on October 1st-6th in Sweden. It featured 16 teams competing for a $250,000 prize pool. As it is part of ESL Pro Tour, the winner of the event secured a spot at IEM Katowice 2020.
Tournament Results:
| Place | $ USD | Seed | Team |
| 1st | $100,000 | IEM Katowice 2020 | Fnatic |
| 2nd | $50,000 | - | Team Vitality |
| 3rd-4th | $22,000 | - | Astralis, Natus Vincere |
| 5-6th | $10,000 | - | Ninjas in Pyjamas, mousesports |
| 7-8th | $6,000 | - | FURIA, Grayhound |
| 9-12th | $4,000 | - | ENCE, G2, Liquid, OpTic |
| 13-16th | $3,000 | - | Envy, TYLOO, North, Evil Geniuses |