Dota 2 2026 Upcoming Tier-1 Tournaments

The Dota 2 competitive scene has kicked off 2026 with a strong start, and fans have already seen some impressive performances in major tier-one events. The season opened with several $1 million prize pool tournaments that set the tone for a busy year ahead.

Early Tier One Champions

The first few tournaments of the year have already crowned champions. Team Liquid claimed victory at BLAST Slam VI in Malta, defeating Natus Vincere in a thrilling grand final. Shortly after, DreamLeague Season 28 concluded in Europe, where Tundra Esports took the title over Aurora Gaming. Finally, Team Yandex dominated PGL Wallachia Season 7 in Bucharest, taking down Team Liquid to close out the early-season slate.

These results highlight a competitive start with no single team running away with dominance, making the rest of the season even more unpredictable.

Ongoing Action

Right now, the spotlight is on ESL One Birmingham 2026, running from March 22–29 in Birmingham, UK. Sixteen of the world’s best teams are competing in this LAN event, offering another $1 million prize pool and a chance to prove themselves ahead of the year’s biggest tournaments. Fans are closely watching each match as the standings continue to shift.

Tier One Dota 2 Tournaments 2026

Tournament

Date

Prize Pool

Location

Teams

Winner

Runner-up

BLAST Slam VI

Feb 03–15, 2026

$1,000,000

Malta

12

Team Liquid

Natus Vincere

DreamLeague Season 28

Feb 16–Mar 01, 2026

$1,000,000

Europe

16

Tundra Esports

Aurora Gaming

PGL Wallachia Season 7

Mar 07–15, 2026

$1,000,000

Bucharest

16

Team Yandex

Team Liquid

ESL One Birmingham 2026

Mar 22–29, 2026

$1,000,000

Birmingham

16

TBD

TBD

PGL Wallachia Season 8

Apr 16–26, 2026

$1,000,000

Bucharest

16

TBD

TBD

DreamLeague Season 29

May 13–24, 2026

$1,000,000

Europe

16

TBD

TBD

BLAST Slam VII

May 26–Jun 07, 2026

$1,000,000

Copenhagen

12

TBD

TBD

Esports World Cup 2026

Jul 06–18, 2026

$2,000,000

Riyadh

24

TBD

TBD

The International 2026

Aug 13–23, 2026

TBA

Shanghai

16

TBD

TBD

PGL Wallachia Season 9

Sep 17–27, 2026

$1,000,000

Bucharest

16

TBD

TBD

BLAST Slam VIII

Sep 29–Oct 11, 2026

$1,000,000

TBA

12

TBD

TBD

BLAST Slam IX

Nov 17–29, 2026

$1,000,000

TBA

12

TBD

TBD

The Biggest Events Of The Year

Even with the early tournaments generating excitement, all eyes are on The International 2026 and the Esports World Cup 2026.

• The International 2026 in Shanghai remains the crown jewel of Dota 2, offering the largest prize pool of the year and the Aegis of Champions to the winner.
• The Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh is becoming one of the biggest multi-title esports events globally. With 24 teams in Dota 2 alone, it represents a major stage for players to compete internationally under Saudi-backed investment and growing prize pools.

Dota 2 2026 Season

With tier-one tournaments running almost every month, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive Dota 2 seasons in recent memory. Teams are already making their mark, but the real tests lie ahead in the biggest international events.

The season is still young, and with more LAN action on the horizon, fans can expect intense matches, new champions, and plenty of surprises as the race to the top continues.