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Valve has just announced the next Dota 2 Collector's Cache for Crownfall. A ton of passionate community artists have submitted their designs for hero sets. Now it's our turn to vote for our favorites! 



There are a total of 248 hero sets to vote for in the Dota 2 client. The top and most popular heroes will be featured in the Crownfall Collector's Cache which you can purchase once released. Valve also highlighted that some of the people's favorites will be released "as part of a future Crownfall update."






Crownfall Collector's Cache: How to vote



Voting for the Crownfall Collector's Cache is incredibly simple. Log into your Dota 2 account and on the "Main Menu" you will spot a "Collector's Cache Voting" widget. It is located on the right side of your screen.







Once you click it, you will immediate see the voting page. The first hero set will be on display. Note that the sequence of hero sets display is random. 



If you see a set that you love and would like to see released in Dota 2, click on the thumbs up button to give an upvote. Meanwhile, if there is a sets that isn't your cup of tea, click the thumbs down button to give a downvote. You are not required to give a vote to each and every set.







When is the voting deadline?



The voting period lasts until May 21st. Make sure to submit your upvotes and downvotes in the next two weeks before the period ends. It'll be exciting to see which hero sets will join the Crownfall Collector's Cache lineup and which sets will release in a separate Crownfall update. 






We will keep you updated with more Crownfall and Dota 2 news, so stay tuned to esports.gg!

Crownfall Collector's Cache voting now open: How to vote and voting deadline

The International 11 (TI11) champion and renowned midlaner, Leon "Nine" Kirilin, is back! The German player took an indefinite break from competitive Dota 2 following burnout in December 2023. After almost six months of hiatus, Nine marks his return to stand in for Stanislav "Malr1ne" Potorak of Team Falcons in the million-dollar PGL Wallachia tournament.



Nine back in Dota 2 after recovery phase



It has been half a year since we saw Nine grace the Dota 2 battlefield with his unorthodox gameplays. He was not only a TI champion but a unique player who brought unusual midlane heroes under the spotlight.  



(Image via Valve)



Despite a successful TI debut in 2022, Nine opted to take an extended break to recover from the burnout of competing in professional Dota 2. He described his recent years competing as the most stressful of his life. But he did hint that he will return when ready and it seems like the time is here!



Nine reunites with former teammates in Team Falcons



Due to VISA issues, Team Falcons' current young midlaner, Malr1ne, could not attend the event in Romania. This isn't the first time Malr1ne faced a VISA problem this year. 



The Russian midlaner had his VISA approved late for ESL One Birmingham, but he was still able to play after missing one day of the Group Stage. He isn't so lucky with PGL Wallachia, as it seems that he will miss the tournament entirely.  



(Image via Valve)



With Nine stepping in to help Team Falcons, we'll also see familiar faces reunite. He will once again team up with skiter, Sneyking, and Aui_2000, with whom he won TI11 with. 



It'll be exciting to see their chemistry on the big stage of Dota 2 once again! And who knows what unconventional heroes he'll bring this time around..



PGL Wallachia begins tomorrow on May 10, 2024. A total of sixteen teams will compete for a slice of the $1 million dollar prize pool. It will be a LAN event located in Wallachia, Romania, without a live audience.






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Nine returns to competitive Dota 2 to stand in for Team Falcons in PGL Wallachia

Shopify Rebellion just announced two prominent players who will help the team in their PGL Wallachia journey. Former The International (TI) winners, Maroun "GH" Merhej and Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan, will stand-in for the North American team for PGL Wallachia this May 10th.



Why the vacant slots in the team? Shopify Rebellion had parted ways with position four player, Thiolicor, on April 29. On top of that, their Filipino midlaner became the latest prey of the inevitable VISA problem. Erin Jasper "Yopaj" Ferrer couldn't attend the event in Romania, leaving another empty position in Shopify Rebellion for the upcoming PGL Wallachia. 



SumaiL stands in for Yopaj after VISA issues strike



(Image via Valve)



To fill in for Yopaj, Shopify called one of the most notable midlaners out there. SumaiL is currently a player for Nigma Galaxy, but with the team mostly on the bench for most tournaments, he has been on a stand-in spree. He recently played as a stand-in for Team Falcons in ESL One Birmingham, though only for a day.



Interestingly, this also pairs him with former teammate, Artour "Arteezy" Babaev. Both of them have shared the limelight during the glorious days of Evil Geniuses, forming an intimidating core duo. While SumaiL left EG in January of 2020, Arteezy stuck around until November of 2022. PGL Wallachia will see the duo reunite for another high-profile competition.



GH comes out of hiatus to stand-in for Shopify Rebellion



(Image via ESL)



Next to SumaiL, GH will join Shopify Rebellion in the fight! The renowned position four player took an indefinite break from Dota 2 in December 2023. Despite still being a part of Nigma Galaxy, GH took his time off to spend time with his loved ones. 



Now he's back and ready for some more Dota 2 action. GH stepping in for PGL Wallachia marks his first Dota 2 competition in almost five months. He'll have one day to warm up before PGL Wallachia begins tomorrow on May 10th 2024. 



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GH and SumaiL to play for Shopify Rebellion in PGL Wallachia

On May 6, and just four days before the start of PGL Wallachia Season 1, PGL announced Tundra Esports' disqualification from the tournament due to the team's failure to secure visas in time. PGL intended to replace Tundra with OG, who were the Western Europe (WEU) qualifier runner-ups. 



However, OG declined the invitation as they already had other plans. Hence, the third place winner of the qualifier, MOUZ, will participate instead.




🚨 PGL DOTA 2 Wallachia Season #1 Update: Despite multiple deadlines, Tundra could not secure visas by today&#39;s final deadline and couldn&#39;t assemble a valid team to attend the tournament.The next team in line from the qualifier was OG, who could not participate. Consequently,…— PGL (@pglesports) May 6, 2024




Tundra failed to secure visas despite multiple deadlines



Tundra Esports Pure at ESL One Birmingham 2024 (Image by ESL)



As stated on the X post, PGL had given Tundra multiple deadlines to try to secure their visas. However, they were not able to do so by the final deadline of May 6. PGL Wallachia will be held in Bucharest, Romania, a country that has growing tensions with Russia. 



It is likely that Tundra's two Russian players, Edgar "9Class" Naltakian and Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko, may be the ones who failed to obtain visas. Additionally, Matthew "Whitemon" Filemon seemed to have failed in securing his visa as well. With three out of five players already out, there was just no way for Tundra to continue with the tournament.



OG declined invitation to PGL Wallachia




Regarding our non-attendance at PGL Wallachia: pic.twitter.com/rv2lYJerWA— OG (@OGesports) May 6, 2024




As the runner-up of the Western Europe qualifier, OG were next in line for an invite to PGL Wallachia. However, they had declined the invitation not because of visa-related issues, but more of personal reasons. 



OG clarified on X regarding their non-attendance at the tournament that the team "had planned other personal events and

Tundra Esports will not attend PGL Wallachia; OG decline invitation; MOUZ to replace

OG have announced a new addition to their Dota 2 roster. The team will sign Enzo "Timado" Gianoli to bolster their squad. Timado’s addition move has been welcomed by the community who see the team and the player as a perfect fit.



Timado joins OG




Long overdue.WELCOME HOME @Timadota 🍅 pic.twitter.com/8o2j2tiEOa— OG (@OGesports) May 9, 2024




The carry player will join OG and attempt to bring back the glory days for the org. The player last played for Tundra esports before he parted ways in January this year. He has been without a team ever since. He has played several events with OG recently and his signing does not really come as a huge surprise for fans.



Timado stood in for OG esports at ESL One Birmingham, DreamLeague Season 22 as well as the PGL Wallachia 2024 Qualifier. OG finished fourth at ESL One Birmingham, a commendable result considering they were playing with a stand-in. The team actually topped their Group with a 1-4-0 score. In th playoffs, they eliminated G2.iG before losing out to Team Falcons.



Prior to Birmingham, he was also a stand-in for OG during the DremaLeague Season 22. The team finished sixth with $47,500 in prize money. The position also earned them 1,400 ESL Pro Tour points which would be useful in future events qualification. 



The Dota 2 esports scene is headed towards PGL Wallachia 2024 which has a unique theme for an esports event. The tournament will have sixteen teams competing for their share of the million-dollar prize pool. It runs for ten days starting on May 5 and will continue till May 19, 2024.




TOMATITOOOOO 🍅 pic.twitter.com/vrqgh1K4mk— OG (@OGesports) May 9, 2024




OG will not be participating in Wallachia or DreamLeague Season 23. The team failed to qualify for the events despite their best attempts during the qualifiers. However, with Riyadh Masters coming up it will be interesting to see if the team can make it to one of the biggest epsorts events in history.



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OG sign Timado to their Dota 2 roster

Dota 2's crownfall update brought new life back into the game. The update brought a massive map for players to earn tokens and explore the Crownfall Story. The first Act, called the Markets of Midgate has s a ton of encounters and story. Not to mention some paywall content. However fret not. Sit back and relax, as we've recapped the entire Markets of Midgate story for you Crownfall Lore enthusiasts. 







Crownfall lore - The Road to Midgate 



Following the conclusion of the Ascension day comic, the trio of Shendelzare (Vengeful Spirit), Dragonus (Skywrath Mage) and Scree' Auk start making their way to the Market of Midgate in search of allies to help take down Imperia. 



Chapter 1 



Shendelzare, Dragonous and Scree'Auk head to the Midgate Market in search of a way to take down Imperia. Scree'Auk explains that the best way to take down Imperia is with allying with the Flightless. 

































Chapter 2 



Dragonous has his doubts about asking the aid from the Flightless. However, Scree'Auk explains that the Flightless have been amassing an army to usurp Imperia called the Kazurai. 









































Chapter 3 



The leader of the Kazurai is missing thanks to Imperia. Not to mention the mass amount of convincing to help them in taking the throne. 

























Chapter 4 



Imperia fears the Kazurai, and has planted spies all throughout the city to find the leader. 





























Chapter 5 



Although the three don't know where the Kazurai really are, Scree'Auk knows someone who just might. 

























Dolfrat the Token Trader 



As soon as you reach the end of the Road to Midgate section, you'll have a three choices. To the left is Dolfrat the Token Trader. This NPC allows you to trade either three of the same token or four of any token for a specific token of your choice. Dolfrat comes in clutch when you are just missing that one token to progress.  






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Dota 2 Crownfall lore- The Markets of Midgate Full map

The Matchmaking Rating (MMR) Double Down token is truly a wonder in Dota 2. The double-edged sword can either help you climb the MMR ranks insanely quick, or throw you down a spiraling path of unrecoverable MMR loss. But we all love to live on the edge! Who knows if that winstreak hits you like a jackpot and deliver you hundreds of deliciously free MMR. 



To get the Double Down tokens, you can just play the Crownfall event normally. But there are also a couple of other ways to get the MMR Double Down tokens for free. 






How to get the MMR Double Down tokens for free



First and foremost, the basic way to collect MMR Double Down tokens is via the Main Quest. We are currently on the map of Act I: The Markets of Midgate which can provide you x6 total Double Down tokens. You can also get extra tokens by unlocking the Side Quests which are locked behind a paywall. These Side Quests can give you an extra x5 Double Down tokens. 



So how do you get more for free? Throughout Act I, you'll be able to collect x12 Store Coins. If you unlock the Side Quests, you'll get an extra x10 Store Coins. With only x10 Store Coins, you'll be able to activate a massive discount in the Crownfall Store.




On the Crownfall Store tab, click the "ACTIVATE" button on the top-right of your screen.









Once activated, all items in the Crownfall Store will be at a discounted price.








After activating the discount, you'll be able to grab the Crownfall Royal Bundle for free! Inside this bundle, you'll receive x20 MMR Double Down tokens, x10 Candyworks Caravan Rerolls, and x30 Candyworks Caravan Candy Sacks. 







Try your luck in the Candyworks Caravan Rerolls



There is another way to get the MMR Double Down tokens for free (with a ton of luck from Selemene). The Candyworks Caravan can occasionally spin a x10 Store Coins reward for a decent amount of candies. With these additional Store Coins, you can grab yourself another Crownfall Royal Bundle and its x20 MMR Double Down

How to get MMR Double Down tokens for free

Dota 2 offers 124 free-to-play heroes for all players and while many of them are equally popular, one hero truly shines above the rest. The striking hero, Pudge, has just reached more than one billion total picks across all Dota 2 matches. 



Pudge is way ahead in terms of popularity when compared to its battlefield buddies. This hero is constantly popular for the last decade. It is the most picked hero in the last month, in the last three months, in the last six months, and so on. 



Take a look at the top 10 heroes based on all-time matches played:



HeroTotal picksWin ratePudge1 billion51%Phantom Assassin704 million50%Sniper692 million50%Invoker653 million48%Juggernaut627 million51%Lion529 million48%Legion Commander520 million49%Slark518 million50%Windranger503 million48%Axe503 million51%



What makes Pudge so popular?







Pudge has a strong design and a unique concept that makes him stand out from the other heroes. Why pick the cliche robust warrior when you can mock the opponents with a rotten chunky butcher? 



His Meat Hook is iconic and is one of the most unique and rewarding spells in the game. On top of that, Pudge was popularized by the veteran Dota 2 professional, Dendi. He showcased his glorious Pudge and satisfying hooks during his time with NAVI throughout the early 2010s.



We described in-depth regarding Pudge's popularity in Dota 2 in the article below:






So with Pudge achieving the billion milestone in total picks, which hero will follow its footsteps? At its current rate, Phantom Assassin is the closest with 704 million total picks. But who knows, another hero may just rise in popularity and take over the #2 spot. In the last months, Lion is consistently the second most-picked hero in Dota 2 and he may climb faster than the others.



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Pudge becomes the first Dota 2 hero to hit ONE BILLION total picks

The first season of PGL Wallachia kickstarts today! Sixteen teams have gathered in Wallachia, Romania to compete for a lion's share of the $1 million dollar prize pool. The Group Stage will take over the next six days with the unconventional yet beloved Swiss system format. Take a look at the PGL Wallachia schedule below! We'll also update the live results of PGL Wallachia as the tournament unfolds.



PGL Wallachia livestream



The main livestream of PGL Wallachia can be found on PGL's Twitch which we have embedded below! There is also a second stream that will broadcast another simultaneous series which you can find here. You can also watch the tournaments live on PGL's YouTube channel.







PGL Wallachia schedule and live results



Round 1 [May 10]



Time [CET]MatchScore9:00 AMAurora vs MOUZ2-19:00 AMAR vs nouns1-112:00 PMBB vs SR2-012:00 PMXG vs BOOM2-03:00 PMSpirit vs VP2-03:00 PMLiquid vs G2.iG2-06:00 PMFalcons vs HEROIC2-06:00 PMGG vs Secret2-0



Round 2 [May 11]



Current team scoreTime [CET]MatchScore1-09:00 AMBB vs Aurora0-20-19:00 AMAR vs MOUZ0-21-012:00 PMLiquid vs XG0-20-112:00 PMSR vs VP2-11-03:00 PMFalcons vs nouns2-10-13:00 PMHEROIC vs BOOM0-21-06:00 PMGG vs Spirit2-10-16:00 PMG2.iG vs Secret1-2



Round 3 [May 12]



Current team scoreTime [CET]MatchScore1-19:00 AMLiquid vs SR0-21-19:00 AMBB vs MOUZ2-01-112:00 PMSpirit vs nouns2-01-112:00 PMSecret vs BOOM1-22-03:00 PMXG vs Aurora2-00-23:00 PMAR vs G2.iG1-22-06:00 PMGG vs Falcons1-20-26:00 PMHEROIC vs VP0-2



Round 4 [May 13]



Current team scoreTime [CET]MatchScore1-210:00 AMnouns vs G2.iG0-11-21:00 PMLiquid vs MOUZ1-24:00 PMSecret vs VP



Round 4 [May 14]



Current team scoreTime [CET]MatchScore2-110:00 AM2-11:00 PM2-14:00 PM



Round 5 [May 15]



Current team scoreTime [CET]MatchScore2-210:00 AM2-21:00 PM2-24:00 PM



PGL Wallachia details






PGL Wallachia presents interesting storylines from the exciting return of former TI champion, Nine, to the last-minute attendance of MOUZ, the

PGL Wallachia S1 Group Stage: Schedule and results

According to various posts online, Steam appears to have been banned in Vietnam as of May 7. Vietnamese users on Steam forums, Reddit, and other social media platforms state that their internet service provider (ISPs) are completely blocking access to the platform.



There is currently no official explanation from ISPs or the government for Steam's ban. However, people believe this may due to a large amount of the platform's content not adhering to local regulations.



Screenshot of Reddit post on r/Steam (Image via esports.gg)



Why is Vietnam banning Steam?



Various Vietnamese users on Steam, Reddit, and other social media all report the same thing. From one moment to the next, ISPs are banning all access to the Steam platform in Vietnam. The community on r/Helldivers humorously notes the timing of this occurring mere days after their victory over Sony's PSN requirement.



Users suspect Steam's ban to be an action by the Vietnamese government. One commenter on Steam reports an ISP support representative describing the order as "from above."



There is yet to be any official statements by any Vietnamese ISP or the government itself. However, a translation of this article reveals a possible motivation for Steam's ban in Vietnam.



In Vietnam, games featuring violence and other sensitive content require censorship in accordance with the law. Steam is reportedly distributing many "violent [and] adult games …but not asking permission."



The article also states that with no Steam office or official contact in Vietnam, "authorities are looking for solutions." It appears that the solution they are arriving at may be a total ban on Steam in Vietnam. 



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These million-dollar tournaments just keep springing up like mushrooms in 2024! PGL has just <a href="https://press.pglesports.com/289186-pgl-announces-a-minimum-of-eight-1-million-tournaments-from-2024-to-2026-our-first-event-will-occur-between-may-10-and-19-2024">announced</a> a massive road map to provide a minimum of eight Dota 2 tournaments in the next three years, all featuring a million dollars prize pool each. While this year will see two PGL tournaments, the next two years will have three tournaments each.


These million-dollar tournaments just keep springing up like mushrooms in 2024! PGL has just announced a massive road map to provide a minimum of eight Dota 2 tournaments in the next three years, all featuring a million dollars prize pool each. While this year will see two PGL tournaments, the next two years will have three tournaments each.


This marathon of premier Dota 2 tournaments will start this year until 2026. The first installment in this PGL road map, PGL Wallachia, will begin on May 10 to 19. Check out the complete PGL Dota 2 road map below.


This marathon of premier Dota 2 tournaments will start this year until 2026.  The first installment in this PGL road map, PGL Wallachia, will begin on May 10 to 19. Check out the complete PGL Dota 2 road map below.


Tournament #2 Qualifier: September 29 - October 6

The roadmap begins in 2024 with two LAN tournaments! The first already has a name to it and it is called PGL Wallachia of Season #1. This tournament will take place from May 10 to 19, bringing an elite Dota 2 competition for 10 exciting days. PGL Wallachia will unfold live in Bucharest, Romania in PGL's sophisticated studio.


The roadmap begins in 2024 with two LAN tournaments! The first already has a name to it and it is called PGL Wallachia of Season #1. This tournament will take place from May 10 to 19, bringing an elite Dota 2 competition for 10 exciting days. PGL Wallachia will unfold live in Bucharest, Romania in PGL's sophisticated studio.


It will host the Open Qualifiers from March 21 to 24. The next stage, Closed Qualifiers, will then take place from March 25 to 28. This event will field sixteen of the world's best teams. The next tournament will also take place in PGL Studios.


It will host the Open Qualifiers from March 21 to 24. The next stage, Closed Qualifiers, will then take place from March 25 to 28. This event will field sixteen of the world's best teams. The next tournament will also take place in PGL Studios.


2025 Tournament&nbsp;#1&nbsp;- March 6 - 15 (Qualifiers - January 5 - 12)

2025 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#2&nbsp;- April 18 - 27 (Qualifiers - March 23 - 30)

2025 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#3&nbsp;- November 7 - 16 (Qualifiers - September 21 - 28)

2026 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#1&nbsp;- March 6 - 15 (Qualifiers - January 4 - 11)

2026 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#2&nbsp;-&nbsp;April 17 - 26 | (Qualifier - March 22 - 29)

2026 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#3&nbsp;- November 6 - 15 | (Qualifier - September 27 - October 4)

PGL assures that it will continue to release updates regarding this long-term plan for Dota 2. This is one of the many premier Dota 2 tournaments (all holding a $1 million prize pool) that has been announced in 2024. This also includes the ESL Pro Tour and the BetBoom Dacha series. Find out all the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/all-upcoming-dota-2-tournaments-in-2024/">upcoming Dota 2 tournaments</a> below!


PGL assures that it will continue to release updates regarding this long-term plan for Dota 2. This is one of the many premier Dota 2 tournaments (all holding a $1 million prize pool) that has been announced in 2024. This also includes the ESL Pro Tour and the BetBoom Dacha series. Find out all the upcoming Dota 2 tournaments below!


The ESL One Birmingham just ended..so what's next? The 2024 season for Dota 2 looks hot with tons of tier 1 LAN tournaments lined up. These tournaments all offer lucrative prize money and will field the best teams in the world. Here are all the upcoming Dota 2 tournaments in 2024 that have been announced so far:


The ESL One Birmingham just ended..so what's next? The 2024 season for Dota 2 looks hot with tons of tier 1 LAN tournaments lined up. These tournaments all offer lucrative prize money and will field the best teams in the world. Here are all the upcoming Dota 2 tournaments in 2024 that have been announced so far:


What is the next Dota 2 tournament? We will once again gear up for a grand LAN event, PGL Wallachia. This tournament is set to begin on May 10, about two weeks after the end of ESL One Birmingham.


What is the next Dota 2 tournament? We will once again gear up for a grand LAN event, PGL Wallachia. This tournament is set to begin on May 10, about two weeks after the end of ESL One Birmingham.


A prominent tournament organizer, BLAST, just announced its entry into Dota 2. Any dedicated followers of Valve and CS:GO would recognize this notable organization, having hosted many credible tournaments in the past. Read more about BLAST's entry into Dota 2 and its full road map for the next few years below!


A prominent tournament organizer, BLAST, just announced its entry into Dota 2. Any dedicated followers of Valve and CS:GO would recognize this notable organization, having hosted many credible tournaments in the past. Read more about BLAST's entry into Dota 2 and its full road map for the next few years below!


BetBoom Dacha is a tournament series hosted by organizer, FISSURE, and betting company, BetBoom. They started the campaign in 2023 where it organized a number of notable events such as the BetBoom Universe: Comics Zone and BetBoom Xmas Show. But for this year, its taking a more solid direction.


BetBoom Dacha is a tournament series hosted by organizer, FISSURE, and betting company, BetBoom. They started the campaign in 2023 where it organized a number of notable events such as the BetBoom Universe: Comics Zone and BetBoom Xmas Show. But for this year, its taking a more solid direction. 


In 2024, the organizers for BetBoom Dacha revealed two upcoming Dota 2 tournaments with a million dollar prize pool each. These BetBoom Dacha events will also host a bigger prize money to its 1v1 mode. The winner of the 1v1 mode previously would earn $1,000 but the revamped BetBoom Dacha will now offer a whopping $100,000 to the individual champion.


In 2024, the organizers for BetBoom Dacha revealed two upcoming Dota 2 tournaments with a million dollar prize pool each. These BetBoom Dacha events will also host a bigger prize money to its 1v1 mode. The winner of the 1v1 mode previously would earn $1,000 but the revamped BetBoom Dacha will now offer a whopping $100,000 to the individual champion. 


Read more about the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/betboom-dacha-february-2024-overview-qualifier-dates-prize-pool-teams/">BetBoom Dacha Dubai</a> below!


Read more about the BetBoom Dacha Dubai below!


Games of the Future is another $1 million tournament on the radar, however it is particularly controversial because it is linked with the Russian government. The tournament invites plenty of notable teams including <s>Nigma Galaxy</s> and Entity, whom are all receiving criticism from the community. Read more about Games of the Future below!


Games of the Future is another $1 million tournament on the radar, however it is particularly controversial  because it is linked with the Russian government. The tournament invites plenty of notable teams including Nigma Galaxy and Entity, whom are all receiving criticism from the community. Read more about Games of the Future below!


ESL's Dota 2 circuit, the ESL Pro Tour, dominates the 2024 calendar so far. It has three online tournaments lined up and three LAN tournaments across the globe - all offering $1 million dollars in prize money. This includes the lucrative pinnacle of the EPT, Riyadh Masters @ Esports World Cup, which will take place in July.


ESL's Dota 2 circuit, the ESL Pro Tour, dominates the 2024 calendar so far. It has three online tournaments lined up and three LAN tournaments across the globe - all offering $1 million dollars in prize money. This includes the lucrative pinnacle of the EPT, Riyadh Masters @ Esports World Cup, which will take place in July. 


Read more about the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/esl-pro-tour-dota-2-calendar-all-upcoming-tournaments-in-2024/">ESL Pro Tour 2024</a> below!


Read more about the ESL Pro Tour 2024 below!


There isn't a specific name allocated for the Dota 2 tour marathon by PGL. But it has announced a massive long-term plan from 2024 to 2026 which will feature eight high-profile tournaments, all of which will feature a million-dollar prize pool. PGL has revealed its full calendar up until the next two years, check out the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/pgl-dota-2-road-map-calendar/">PGL Dota 2 road map</a> below!


There isn't a specific name allocated for the Dota 2 tour marathon by PGL. But it has announced a massive long-term plan from 2024 to 2026 which will feature eight high-profile tournaments, all of which will feature a million-dollar prize pool. PGL has revealed its full calendar up until the next two years, check out the PGL Dota 2 road map below!


On February 4, a massive partnership was revealed. Electronic Sports Broadcasting (ESB), one of the largest esports organizer in South America, merged forces with the Qatar Esports Federation. This partnership will bring three LAN tournaments across the year with a $2.6 million total prize funding.


On February 4, a massive partnership was revealed. Electronic Sports Broadcasting (ESB), one of the largest esports organizer in South America, merged forces with the Qatar Esports Federation. This partnership will bring three LAN tournaments across the year with a $2.6 million total prize funding.


The first tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar from April 3 - 14. The next one will be in Lima, Peru from July 22 - August 4. And its final installment of the year will take place in Doha, Qatar from November 26 - December 6.


The first tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar from April 3 - 14. The next one will be in Lima, Peru from July 22 - August 4. And its final installment of the year will take place in Doha, Qatar from November 26 - December 6.


Although Valve disbanded the entire Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), it is clear that the significant TI remains in plans. In a lengthy entry in June 2023, Valve mentioned that it was already searching for the venue of TI13. Come early March, Valve confirms that TI 2024 will arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark this September!


Although Valve disbanded the entire Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), it is clear that the significant TI remains in plans. In a lengthy entry in June 2023, Valve mentioned that it was already searching for the venue of TI13. Come early March, Valve confirms that TI 2024 will arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark this September!


We'll keep this list updated if more upcoming Dota 2 tournaments are announced. Until then, stay tuned to <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports</a>.gg for more <a href="https://esports.gg/games/dota-2/">Dota 2 news</a> and updates!


We'll keep this list updated if more upcoming Dota 2 tournaments are announced. Until then, stay tuned to esports.gg for more Dota 2 news and updates!


The ESL One Birmingham just ended..so what's next? The 2024 season for Dota 2 looks hot with tons of tier 1 LAN tournaments lined up. These tournaments all offer lucrative prize money and will field the best teams in the world. Here are all the upcoming Dota 2 tournaments in 2024 that have been announced so far:



<ul>
<li><a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/betboom-dacha-february-2024-overview-qualifier-dates-prize-pool-teams/">BetBoom Dacha Dubai</a>: February 5 - 16</li>



<li><a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/games-of-the-future-dota-2-teams-schedule/">Games of the Future</a>: February 19 - 25</li>



<li><a href="https://esports.gg/tag/dreamleague-season-22/">DreamLeague Season 22</a>: February 22 - March 10</li>



<li><a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/1win-series-dota-2-spring-schedule-and-where-to-watch/">1win Series Dota 2 Spring</a>: March 16 - 19</li>



<li>ESB x Qatar Esports Federation Tour #1: April 3 - 14</li>



<li><a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/esl-one-birmingham-2024/">ESL One Birmingham</a>: April 22 - 28</li>



<li>PGL Wallachia: May 10 - 19</li>



<li>DreamLeague Season 23: May 20 - 26</li>



<li>Esports World Cup: July</li>



<li>ESB x Qatar Esports Federation Tour #2: July 22 - August 4</li>



<li>PGL Dota 2 Wallachia Season 2: October 1 - 13</li>



<li>BetBoom Dacha 2nd edition: October 4 - 15</li>



<li>DreamLeague Season 24: October 27 - November 10</li>



<li><a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/blast-enters-dota-2/">BLAST Dota 2 tournament</a>: November 26 - December 1</li>



<li>ESB x Qatar Esports Federation Tour #3: November 26 - December 6</li>



<li>ESL One Asia: December 9 - 15</li>



<li><a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/ti-2024-announced-copenhagen/">The International 2024</a>: September</li>
</ul>



What is the next Dota 2 tournament? We will once again gear up for a grand LAN event, PGL Wallachia. This tournament is set to begin on May 10, about two weeks after the end of ESL One Birmingham.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blast-joins-dota-2">BLAST joins Dota 2</h2>



A prominent tournament organizer, BLAST, just announced its entry into Dota 2. Any dedicated followers of Valve and CS:GO would recognize this notable organization, having hosted many credible tournaments in the past. Read more about BLAST's entry into Dota 2 and its full road map for the next few years below!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-betboom-dacha">BetBoom Dacha</h2>



BetBoom Dacha is a tournament series hosted by organizer, FISSURE, and betting company, BetBoom. They started the campaign in 2023 where it organized a number of notable events such as the BetBoom Universe: Comics Zone and BetBoom Xmas Show. But for this year, its taking a more solid direction. 



In 2024, the organizers for BetBoom Dacha revealed two upcoming Dota 2 tournaments with a million dollar prize pool each. These BetBoom Dacha events will also host a bigger prize money to its 1v1 mode. The winner of the 1v1 mode previously would earn $1,000 but the revamped BetBoom Dacha will now offer a whopping $100,000 to the individual champion. 



Read more about the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/betboom-dacha-february-2024-overview-qualifier-dates-prize-pool-teams/">BetBoom Dacha Dubai</a> below!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-games-of-the-future">Games of the Future</h2>



Games of the Future is another $1 million tournament on the radar, however it is particularly controversial because it is linked with the Russian government. The tournament invites plenty of notable teams including <s>Nigma Galaxy</s> and Entity, whom are all receiving criticism from the community. Read more about Games of the Future below!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-esl-pro-tour">ESL Pro Tour</h2>



ESL's Dota 2 circuit, the ESL Pro Tour, dominates the 2024 calendar so far. It has three online tournaments lined up and three LAN tournaments across the globe - all offering $1 million dollars in prize money. This includes the lucrative pinnacle of the EPT, Riyadh Masters @ Esports World Cup, which will take place in July. 



Read more about the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/esl-pro-tour-dota-2-calendar-all-upcoming-tournaments-in-2024/">ESL Pro Tour 2024</a> below!



[esports_link url="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/esl-pro-tour-dota-2-calendar-all-upcoming-tournaments-in-2024/"]



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pgl-dota-2-series">PGL Dota 2 series</h2>



There isn't a specific name allocated for the Dota 2 tour marathon by PGL. But it has announced a massive long-term plan from 2024 to 2026 which will feature eight high-profile tournaments, all of which will feature a million-dollar prize pool. PGL has revealed its full calendar up until the next two years, check out the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/pgl-dota-2-road-map-calendar/">PGL Dota 2 road map</a> below!



[esports_link url="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/pgl-dota-2-road-map-calendar/"]



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-esb-x-qatar-esports-federation">ESB x Qatar Esports Federation</h2>



On February 4, a massive partnership was revealed. Electronic Sports Broadcasting (ESB), one of the largest esports organizer in South America, merged forces with the Qatar Esports Federation. This partnership will bring three LAN tournaments across the year with a $2.6 million total prize funding.



The first tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar from April 3 - 14. The next one will be in Lima, Peru from July 22 - August 4. And its final installment of the year will take place in Doha, Qatar from November 26 - December 6.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-international-2024">The International 2024</h2>



Although Valve disbanded the entire Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), it is clear that the significant TI remains in plans. In a lengthy entry in June 2023, Valve mentioned that it was already searching for the venue of TI13. Come early March, Valve confirms that TI 2024 will arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark this September!



We'll keep this list updated if more upcoming Dota 2 tournaments are announced. Until then, stay tuned to <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports</a>.gg for more <a href="https://esports.gg/games/dota-2/">Dota 2 news</a> and updates!

All upcoming Dota 2 tournaments in 2024

Stay tuned to <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports</a>.gg for more <a href="https://esports.gg/games/dota-2/">Dota 2 news</a> and updates!


Stay tuned to esports.gg for more Dota 2 news and updates!


These million-dollar tournaments just keep springing up like mushrooms in 2024! PGL has just <a href="https://press.pglesports.com/289186-pgl-announces-a-minimum-of-eight-1-million-tournaments-from-2024-to-2026-our-first-event-will-occur-between-may-10-and-19-2024">announced</a> a massive road map to provide a minimum of eight Dota 2 tournaments in the next three years, all featuring a million dollars prize pool each. While this year will see two PGL tournaments, the next two years will have three tournaments each.



This marathon of premier Dota 2 tournaments will start this year until 2026. The first installment in this PGL road map, PGL Wallachia, will begin on May 10 to 19. Check out the complete PGL Dota 2 road map below.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pgl-dota-2-calendar-2024">PGL Dota 2 Calendar [2024] </h2>



<ul>
<li>PGL Wallachia Qualifiers: March 21 - 28</li>



<li>PGL Wallachia: May 10 - 19</li>



<li>Tournament #2 Qualifier: September 29 - October 6</li>



<li>Tournament #2: November 15 - 24</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-370800"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PGL Wallachia official poster. (Image via PGL)</figcaption></figure>



The roadmap begins in 2024 with two LAN tournaments! The first already has a name to it and it is called PGL Wallachia of Season #1. This tournament will take place from May 10 to 19, bringing an elite Dota 2 competition for 10 exciting days. PGL Wallachia will unfold live in Bucharest, Romania in PGL's sophisticated studio.



It will host the Open Qualifiers from March 21 to 24. The next stage, Closed Qualifiers, will then take place from March 25 to 28. This event will field sixteen of the world's best teams. The next tournament will also take place in PGL Studios.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pgl-dota-2-calendar-2025-2026">PGL Dota 2 Calendar [2025 - 2026]</h2>



<ul>
<li>2025 Tournament&nbsp;#1&nbsp;- March 6 - 15 (Qualifiers - January 5 - 12)</li>



<li>2025 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#2&nbsp;- April 18 - 27 (Qualifiers - March 23 - 30)</li>



<li>2025 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#3&nbsp;- November 7 - 16 (Qualifiers - September 21 - 28)</li>



<li>2026 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#1&nbsp;- March 6 - 15 (Qualifiers - January 4 - 11)</li>



<li>2026 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#2&nbsp;-&nbsp;April 17 - 26 | (Qualifier - March 22 - 29)</li>



<li>2026 PGL Tournament&nbsp;#3&nbsp;- November 6 - 15 | (Qualifier - September 27 - October 4)</li>
</ul>



PGL assures that it will continue to release updates regarding this long-term plan for Dota 2. This is one of the many premier Dota 2 tournaments (all holding a $1 million prize pool) that has been announced in 2024. This also includes the ESL Pro Tour and the BetBoom Dacha series. Find out all the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/all-upcoming-dota-2-tournaments-in-2024/">upcoming Dota 2 tournaments</a> below!



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