At DreamLeague Season 29, PARIVISION beat NAVI 2–0, BetBoom Team took down PlayTime 2–1, and REKONIX upset Tundra Esports 2–0. Later in the group stage, Team Spirit, Team Falcons and Aurora Gaming also picked up wins.
Heroic was removed from the Esports World Cup 2026 partner program after closing its Dota 2 division. The program can provide clubs with up to $1 million for development and promotion, but Heroic no longer met the participation requirements after internal changes.
Xtreme Gaming surrendered the first map against Nigma Galaxy around the 31nd minute despite not losing a single tier-three tower. Fng called the decision a “huge disgrace,” while sQreen argued that early GG calls should be restricted or banned at tournaments.
PARIVISION are expected to start EWC with their full lineup after Dukalis resolved his visa issue. This removes a major early risk and makes the team easier to judge by its real form and drafts.
EWC 2026 Dota 2 may depend more on current form and adaptation than reputation. With best-of-two groups, stand-in risks, and Survival matches, early drafts and lineup stability will be crucial.
Miposhka said his first focus after returning to Team Spirit was improving the team’s drafts. If Spirit’s picks start matching opponents better, they could become more stable before major events.
Nigma Galaxy became the final team to qualify for The International 2026 after beating Yellow Submarine 2–1 in the European closed qualifier
Valve has officially launched a new event in Dota 2 called The Dark Carnival. The first part of the event is Midnight Run, a story chapter with progression, match tickets, and rewards for players to unlock as they advance.
The European closed qualifier for The International 2026 in Dota 2 is still underway. Today, the qualifier continues with another set of upper-bracket matches, while the lower-bracket battles will follow in the coming days.
Valve has blocked access to high-MMR pub replays, removing an important scouting source for Dota 2 analysts. For Winio, this makes official matches and tournament context even more important.
