Dota2: ESL updates their tournament format for Dota2         Dota2: ESL updates their tournament format for Dota2 ESL has updated their tournament format for ESL One Manila, extending the competition to three days and adding a group stage to avoid early eliminations. The new format features a GSL style group stage taking place from April 22-23. It will be followed by a semifinal and Grand Final on April 24. Originally the tournament was announced as a two day event spanning from April 23-24 featuring a simple single elimination bracket. ESL One Manila will take place from April 22nd to April 24th