This is the ESL Pro Tour for DOTA 2, a circuit of events, bringing more money to the players, and more top quality DOTA 2 to fans all around the world.
The ESL Pro Tour DOTA 2 will continue to have a total of three DreamLeague events, as well as two ESL One events. Starting with DreamLeague Season 24 and including the upcoming ESL One Bangkok. All of our events will continue to feature both open and closed qualifiers for all 7 of our qualifier regions (NA, SA, WEU, EEU, MESWA, CN, SEA) in order to ensure only the very best teams are competing for your enjoyment.
Throughout the entire season, teams will fight for their share of EPT Points and only the top teams in the world will be able to compete at the Esports World Cup.
ESL One brings the hype around the world as the designated LAN event experience for DOTA 2 fans.
DreamLeague is a premier online tournament series with a compact, high intensity format that provides entertainment for everyone at home.
For a clearer explanation and breakdown of the DOTA 2 ESL Pro Tour, make sure to visit the Season 3 details page!
Yes, there will be qualifiers, both open and closed (Miracle runs are encouraged!!). Direct invites to events and Closed Qualifiers will be dependent on EPT Points. If you’re keen on competing yourself, check out the respective event websites for the Open Qualifier information!
There will be a live audience for ESL One and Esports World Cup, but not for DreamLeague events.
The ESL Pro Tour combines multiple ESL tournaments from various game titles, including Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, and StarCraft® II into dedicated circuits that build toward grand championships each year. The overarching structure for both global and local competitions provides aspiring players from all levels a consistent and clear goal to reach for, a more compelling story to follow for existing Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, and StarCraft® II fans, and a more transparent structure for new esports fans.
No, there are also EPTs for Counter-Strike & StarCraft! However, each circuit operates independently.
You can find our Community Streaming Guidelines here.
The official press release can be found here!
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