It’s already looking like 2026 could be a bumper year for Dota 2 events, with more than a dozen upcoming confirmed tournaments, and more on the way. From January to December, there’s barely a month with a break, and rather, just a packed season full of million-dollar tournaments and chances to qualify for the biggest events around.
From BLAST Slam to PGL Wallachia, ESL One to EWC, and, of course, The International, there’s so many events you need to pay attention to. Luckily we’ve put together a quick reference for all the Dota 2 events coming up on the calendar. Take a luck and keep up to date as we update this page!
Here’s our full Dota 2 events calendar for 2026.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAC Predator League 2026 | Jan. 7-11 | LAN | New Delhi, India | 11 | $100,000 |
| EPL Championship S1 | Jan. 9-27 | Online | Europe West Server | 16 | $7,500 |
| CCT S2 SA Series 2 | Jan. 21-29 | Online | Argentina | 12 | $20,000 |
| FISSURE Universe 8 | Jan. 29 – Feb. 1 | Online | Europe West Server | 8 | $250,000 |
| ESL Challenger CN | Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 | LAN | Shanghai, China | 8 | $142,000 |
January kicks off with a full schedule, barely giving Dota 2 pros a break. Alongside a full month of qualifiers for the upcoming events in February and March, several Tier 2 and Tier 3 events make up the majority of the time, before FISSURE returns at the end of the month.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAST Slam VI | Feb. 3-15 | LAN | Malta | 12 | $1,000,000 |
| DreamLeague D2 S3 | Feb. 4-12 | Online | Europe West | 8 | $50,000 |
| CCT S2 Series 7 | Feb. 12-29 | Online | Europe West | 12 | $40,000 |
| DreamLeague S28 | Feb. 16 – March 1 | Online | Europe West | 16 | $1,000,000 |
| UESF Ukrainian Championship 2026 Stage 1 | Feb. 28 – March 1 | Online | Ukraine | 16 | $2,320 |
2026 is in full swing for Dota 2 season by February with both BLAST Slam VI and DreamLeague Season 28 dominating the whole month.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Wallachia Season 7 | March 7-15 | LAN | Bucharest, Romania | 16 | $1,000,000 |
| CCT Season 2 Series 8 | March 12-20 | Online | Europe West Server | 12 | $40,000 |
| ESL One Birmingham 2026 | March 22-29 | LAN | Birmingham, England | 16 | $1,000,000 |
March is a similarly packed schedule with events running the entire month, with only 10 days where you can afford to turn off from Dota. With the end of DL Season 28, straight into PGL Wallachia Season 7, there’s a quick turn around. Then at the end of the month, we’re off to the UK for ESL One Birmingham 2026.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER SERIES | April 1-11 | Online | Europe West Server | 16 | $100,000 |
| PGL Wallachia Season 8 | April 16-26 | LAN | Bucharest, Romania | 16 | $1,000,000 |
| DreamLeague Division 2 Season 4 | April 19 – May 1 | Online | Europe West Server | 16 | $50,000 |
April is when PGL Wallachia Season 8 is scheduled to happen, but all eyes will be starting to focus on Summer and the major events. This is a quieter month, but still with a million dollar tournament, as is standard in Dota 2. Of special note is the PREMIER SERIES, a Tier 2 tournament with some Tier 1 competitors sprinkled in, a perfect way for teams to make the DreamLeague Season 29 qualifiers a bit more profitable.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DreamLeague Season 29 | May 13-24 | Online | Europe West | 16 | $1,000,000 |
| Blast SLAM VII | May 26 – June 7 | TBA | TBA | 12 | $1,000,000 |
May is another Dota 2 betting packed month with both DreamLeague Season 29 and BLAST Slam VII taking place. While we don’t currently know where BLAST Slam is taking place, rumors suggest a Europe focused Major that is sure to attract fans.
TBC
There are currently no scheduled major Dota 2 tournaments in June, likely due to leaving a buffer of space for qualifiers for next month’s EWC and the ENC. Additionally, The International 2026 qualifiers take place in June.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esports World Cup 2026 | July 6-18 | LAN | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 24 | $2,000,000 |
July is, of course, dominated by the Esports World Cup. The event, and its qualifiers, occupy almost a full month in the Dota 2 calendar, and we’d expect only a few small tournaments to interrupt it. Games of the Future is set to take place towards the end of the month, dipping its toes into TI-season as well.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The International 2026 | August [TBD] | LAN | Shanghai, China | TBD | TBD |
Dota 2 The International 2026, more commonly known as TI 2026 or TI15, is set to take place in Shanghai, China in August.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Sep. 17-27 | LAN | Bucharest, Romania | 16 | $1,000,000 |
| BLAST Slam VIII | Sep. 29 – Oct. 11 | TBD | TBD | 12 | $1,000,000 |
TBC
At the time of writing, there are no Dota 2 events schedule for October 2026. This will likely be filled by qualifiers or selections for the ENC (Esports Nation’s Cup) as national selections are expected to take place during this time.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esports Nations Cup | Nov. 2-8 | LAN | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 32 | $1,500,000 |
| BLAST Slam IX | Nov. 17-29 | TBD | TBD | 12 | $1,000,000 |
November will feature the first Esports Nations Cup and BLAST Slam XI.
| Event | Date | Type | Location | Teams | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DreamLeague Season 30 | Dec. 2-13 | Online | Europe West | 16 | $1,000,000 |
While it’s still 2026, we actually have the dates of many of the upcoming events in 2027. Below we’ve put together a short list of dates for Dota 2 tournaments in 2027. Some of these dates are prospective, and subject to change, so keep checking on the article for more info.
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