Dota 2 is one of those video games that never disappoints its fans. It has become one of the major gaming destinations in esports. No wonder it serves tens of tournaments around the year. With massive prize pools, there is never a lack of participants. FLCN Team Falcons, MOUZ MOUZ, and BB BetBoom Team have already built their legacy as the best Dota 2 teams. With that said, placing a Dota 2 bet has become an excellent way to support your favorite team and make a profit at the same time.
Dota 2 fans are slowly preparing for the new season. If you forgot to check the schedule, let us remind you about the main Dota 2 tournaments to watch in 2026.
BLAST Slam VI
BLAST Slam VI is an online and offline Dota 2 tournament organized by BLAST Studio. It will take place in Malta on February 3-15. The twelve best teams will participate in the tournament. The whole list of participants will be decided through the play-in and playoff stages. The organization details are usually revealed when the event approaches.
BLAST Slam VI comes with a striking $1,000,000 prize pool, with the winner taking home $300,000. Silver and bronze winners will get $150,000 and $60,000 accordingly. Generally, all twelve teams are eligible for payouts based on their final position on the leaderboard. BLAST Slam VI is considered to be one of the most dynamic Dota 2 events, with a constantly increasing prize pool.
DreamLeague Season 28
DreamLeague Season 28 comes the next day after BLAST Slam VI. The international tournament is organized by ESL Gaming, which always means high quality. It will take place in Europe between February 16 and March 1. More details are going to be revealed closer to the official date. The Dota 2 tournament has a complex structure. On Stage 1, there are two competing groups, featuring eight teams each. The first four places in both groups move to Stage 1. The rest of the teams are eliminated from the tournament. On Stage 2, the 1st and 2nd places move to the playoff upper bracket. The 3rd and 4th places move to the playoff lower bracket. During the playoffs, two teams start the upper bracket, and two teams move to the lower one.
DreamLeague Season 28 offers a huge prize pool, reaching up to $1,000,000. Payouts are based on the number of points earned throughout the tournament. Even the teams in the last several places are eligible for $10,000. The winner is promised a massive payout of $250,000.
PGL Wallachia Season 7
PGL Wallachia Season 7 is one of the biggest Dota 2 events in the world. Organized by the PGL Studi, it will take place in Romania between March 5 and 15. During PGL Wallachia Season 7, 16 teams will be competing for the title. The tournament is based on a Swiss-style Group Stage and Double-Elimination Playoffs. It starts with a Group Stage, where teams compete based on the modified system. Three teams move to the next round. Teams where teams are placed in a modified Swiss system. The top eight teams from the group stage move to the playoffs, which take the form of a double-elimination bracket.
PGL Wallachia Season 7 offers $1,000,000 in a prize pool. The winner can get $300,000. All other teams are also eligible for a small share, depending on their position in the final leaderboard. Thus, everyone can leave the tournament with little money on their balance.
ESL One Birmingham 2026
ESL One Birmingham 2026 will take place in the UK between March 22 and 29. This annual tournament has 16 teams competing for the title of ESL One Champions. The format of the competition was changed this year. During the group stage, all teams are split into two groups. The first two teams from each group move to the playoffs’ upper bracket. The teams in 3rd and 4th place move to the playoffs’ lower bracket. Other teams automatically leave the tournament. During the playoffs, eight teams join a double-elimination bracket.
ESL One Birmingham 2026 has a huge prize pool of around $1,000,000. The amount is going to be shared among all the teams. The first three teams on the leaderboard will collect $250,000, $100,000, and $80,000, respectively.
Unlike other Dota 2 tournaments, ESL One Birmingham 2026 goes an extra mile to entertain the audience. Apart from the dynamic competition among teams, there is also a cosplay showcase to demonstrate individual cosplays in real time. It takes a lot of time for artists to plan their showcase. They decide how they want to bring their hero to life in detail. And that’s what makes the whole thing so exciting for participants and the audience.
The International 2026
The International 2026 is probably the most famous Dota 2 tournament. Organized by Valve, this annual world championship will take place in Shanghai, China. They decided to change the location by moving from Europe to Asia. The decision was made to react to China’s gaming restrictions and focus on other titles. The Dota 2 fans expressed their excitement for a new location, which promises a totally different gaming experience. The International 2026 will start on August 1 and last until August 31. Fans will have the whole month to watch their favorite teams and players battling for the most prestigious title.
We still have a lot of time until the tournament. That’s why all the details haven’t been revealed so far. We don’t even know the participants. But the event has already attracted a lot of public attention.
Considering the popularity of Dota 2, the number of tournaments is constantly growing. We’ve mentioned only some of them. Dota 2 fans can also wait for DreamLeague Season 29, BLAST Slam VII, and PGL Wallachia Season 9. All of them offer solid payouts and hours of quality time-spending. So, make sure to monitor the most recent tournaments not to miss any updates.
