Jul 07 - Jul 19, 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.

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Competing Teams

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Participating Clubs

Team Spirit
Qualified from
EWC Title Defender
Vici Gaming
Qualified from
ACL
Tundra Esports
Qualified from
EPT Ranking
Aurora Gaming
Qualified from
EPT Ranking
Xtreme Gaming
Qualified from
EPT Ranking
Team Yandex
Qualified from
EPT Ranking
Team Falcons
Qualified from
EPT Ranking
Team Liquid
Qualified from
EPT Ranking

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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

LAST CHANCE QUALIFIERS TO EWC26

The Last Chance Qualifier returns! You've been waiting for a mass open qualifier, and we got it for you.

2026

Road to EWC: May 2026

May marked a major milestone on the Road to EWC. From the announcement that EWC 2026 will be hosted in Paris, France, to pivotal qualification battles at DreamHack Atlanta and EVO Japan, the competitive picture continued to take shape.

2026

EWC26 Paris Tickets are live

Get ready for the electric atmosphere of esports arenas, to spot your favorite clubs and players, and the chance to gather together with your community: EWC26 Paris will be an unforgettable experience at the

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