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2026
Jul 06 - Jul 18, 2026
Dota 2 at EWC 26 returns to the Esports World Cup for its third year, featuring another elite field of international teams competing for global glory. Gaimin Gladiators took the inaugural Dota 2 title at EWC 2024, and Team Spirit won the championship in 2025 with a dominant run through the bracket.
24
Competing Teams
$2,000,000
Prize Pool
Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
58%
14/24 Slots Claimed
May 29th - Jun 7th
Middle East Southwest Asia
1 Club Qualifies
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
May 29th - Jun 7th
Middle East Southwest Asia
1 Club Qualifies
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
About
Dota 2 is a five‑on‑five multiplayer online battle arena where teams choose from 126 heroes across two roles: Core and Support. Each hero has a unique set of abilities that shapes their playstyle, and players work together to push lanes, defeat enemy heroes, and ultimately destroy the opposing team’s Ancient. Teams earn experience and gold to level up and purchase items, gaining powerful advantages that can turn the tide in late-game battles.
Dota 2 has one of the most passionate and competitive esports communities in the world, built on long-standing teams, rivalries, and massive prize pools. At EWC, the top squads face off on a global stage, with strategy, coordination, and individual skill on full display as they compete for championship glory.
News
2026
Esports World Cup 2026 to be hosted in Paris, France
Esports World Cup 2026 will now be hosted in Paris, France, from JUL 6 - AUG 23
2026
ROAD to EWC: DreamHack Atlanta Recap
Competitors from around the world converged in Atlanta for the next major stop on the Road to EWC, where rising stars and established champions secured their place at EWC 26 across Call of Duty: Warzone, TEKKEN 8, Counter-Strike 2, Street Fighter 6, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Chess.
2026
Rostermania Recap
Rostermania’s live show delivered big reveals, bold moves, and a glimpse into how top esports clubs are gearing up for the next competitive cycle. Through a mix of video premieres and live interviews, some of the biggest names in the scene pulled back the curtain on their new lineups.
2026
Road to EWC: April 2026
April sharpened the Road to EWC, with regional leagues and global circuits separating contenders from the chasing pack. From CDL Major qualifiers to Rainbow Six Siege’s push toward the next international Major, Clubs continued to build form ahead of Riyadh.
