The Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals in DreamHack Atlanta launched with a thrilling start, showcasing fierce competition right from the opening day. Fans were treated to an array of exciting matches as teams battled it out across 10 games.
All Matches Played
The tournament structure divides competitors into two groups of six, with the top four from each group advancing to the Playoffs. Day one results set the tone for the competition:
In Group A, REJECT dominated with a 2-0 victory over ENVY, marking them as a formidable contender. Similarly, Citadel Gaming in Group B made a statement by defeating 100 Thieves 2-1, proving their prowess.
Group A Results:
– REJECT 2-0 Aconyx
– DarkZero 2-1 ChopperMag
– REJECT 2-0 ENVY
– Virtus.pro 2-1 DarkZero
– ENVY 2-0 Aconyx
Group B Results:
– 100 Thieves 2-0 OUG
– Citadel Gaming 2-1 Crazy Raccoon
– Natus Vincere 2-1 OUG
– FlyQuest 2-0 Crazy Raccoon
– Citadel Gaming 2-1 100 Thieves
REJECT and Citadel Gaming stand atop their groups with two wins each, while Aconyx, OUG, and Crazy Raccoon face potential elimination after two losses.
A Dark Horse: REJECT Takes Down ENVY
An unexpected twist unfolded as REJECT, the Stage 1 Asia Champions, overcame the strong American roster, ENVY. With a 2-1 win on Hell’s Heaven and a narrow 3-2 victory on Central Park, REJECT made a powerful statement. This success, combined with their earlier triumph over Aconyx, has positioned them as a potential frontrunner in the Grand Finals. Despite finishing eighth in the Mid-Season Finals, REJECT could be the dark horse this time around, especially if they maintain this momentum against other strong teams like Virtus.pro.
Titans Clash: Citadel Gaming Defeats 100 Thieves
The day’s climax saw 100 Thieves and Citadel Gaming, both previous stage champions, clash in an intense battle. While 100 Thieves drew first blood on Krakoa, Citadel Gaming bounced back, claiming victories on Yggrasill Path and Symbiotic Surface. This win against 100 Thieves and Crazy Raccoon has cemented Citadel Gaming as a tournament favorite.
What’s Next?
The second day of the Group Stage promises more high-stakes action with 10 new matches. Fans can catch all the excitement live on Marvel Rivals’ YouTube and Twitch channels, starting October 28th at 4PM GMT. In Group A, Virtus.pro will face REJECT and ChopperMag, while Group B features Natus Vincere’s matches against 100 Thieves and its EMEA rival, Citadel Gaming.