On May 16, DreamLeague Season 29 continued with several key group-stage series: Falcons defeated Spirit, Tundra beat BetBoom, PARIVISION took down Nigma, and NAVI got past PlayTime. After six matches, Falcons led Group A without a loss, while PARIVISION and NAVI were tied near the top of Group B.
Vladimir “RodjER” Nikogosian is considering stepping away from active play and moving into coaching. He wants to find a team where he can help build a structure ahead of the qualifiers for The International 2026.
Erik “tOfu” Engel said that aura items feel weaker overall, forcing players to focus more on personal survival and adaptation. He also noted that longer games may push teams toward heroes with stronger late-game scaling.
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.
