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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.
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Competing Teams
$2,000,000
Prize Pool
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Participating Clubs
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
4%
1/24 Slots Claimed
May 29th - Jun 7th
SEA
2 Clubs Qualify
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
May 29th - Jun 7th
EEU
2 Clubs Qualify
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
May 29th - Jun 7th
MESWA
1 Club Qualifies
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
May 29th - Jun 7th
SEA
2 Clubs Qualify
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
May 29th - Jun 7th
EEU
2 Clubs Qualify
Dota 2 at ROAD TO EWC 26: Online Qualifier
upcoming
May 29th - Jun 7th
MESWA
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
New Rostermania Show Set to Premiere 30th Apr
RosterMania is a live broadcast brought to you by the Esports World Cup. 30th April marks the deadline where clubs have to lock in their rosters before EWC.
2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta
May 15–17 marks the next chapter in the Road to EWC, as the global journey arrives in Atlanta, welcoming a new wave of contenders ready to make their mark.
2026
Road to EWC: March 2026
March pushed the Road to EWC forward, delivering decisive results across multiple esports titles and confirming key qualifiers for the season ahead. Nongshim RedForce dominated VCT Masters Santiago in VALORANT, T1’s Tseng “ZJZ” Chia-chen and Tsunehiro “Gachikun” Kanamori claimed top honors in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and Street Fighter 6 at DreamHack Birmingham, and Trackmania and Call of Duty: Warzone qualifiers gave clubs and players a place to Riyadh.
2026
The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program 2026 is Here
40 of the world’s leading esports clubs are joining the program as partners for the 2026 season. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the esports landscape as clubs continue their qualification journey.
