ESL Pro Tour
bringing the magic to you
Season 2026/2027 of the Dota 2 ESL Pro Tour begins here!
The EPT will continue to deliver high quality, intense, and thrilling DOTA 2 events, featuring the best teams from around the world.
ESL Pro Tour
Season 2026/2027
Dota's FAVOURITE CIRCUIT
The ESL Pro Tour DOTA 2 has a total of three DreamLeague events, each with a different format to the last, and a mid-season ESL One event with an increased prize pool. The continuation of Division 2 furthers opportunities for new talent to develop, and open qualifiers across regions free the way for anyone to compete, culminating in the best teams proving their worth and Dota acumen at every big event.
Division 2
Competitive Dota has always been a race to the top of a mountain no one could summit, and through all its iterations, the starting gun was fired in that very first game.
Division 2 is intended to be a set of tools, a bridge to support the players ready to chase and overtake the players approaching the peak, and we're proud to continue to develop this wealth of talent in the 26/27 Season, with all Division 2 events holding qualifying placements to our Tier 1 events.
EPT Points
In order to earn their spot at the Esports World Cup, teams will need to earn EPT Points throughout the year, in order to be among the top on the leaderboard when DreamLeague Season 32 concludes.
EPT Points will be awarded to every team playing in an EPT event, and the amount of EPT Points awarded per event will increase, the closer an event is to the Esports World Cup.
EPT Points are also used to determine direct invites to EPT events, as well as invites to Closed Qualifiers.
Qualifiers
Finished
Series 5
- Nov 06 - 19
- 16 Teams
We believe there should always be a way forward for players with the hunger to succeed — the top 3 teams of Series 5 will qualify to DreamLeague Season 30, where every series win nets them $10,000.
$50,000
Total Winnings
Finished
Season 30
- Dec 02 - 13
- 24 Teams
- Open Qualifiers: Oct 9 - 12
- Closed Qualifiers: Oct 13 - 17
An event where every series matters.
24 teams participate in a Swiss Bo3 format. $10,000 per series win.
DreamLeague Season 30 kicks off this EPT Season with a bang.
$750,000
Total Winnings
21100
EPT Points
Finished
Series 6
- Jan 09 - 18
- 8 Teams
A new format with just 8 teams competing, the winner of Series 6 will qualify directly to DreamLeague Season 31.
$30,000
Total Winnings
Finished
Season 31
- Jan 20 - 31
- 16 Teams
- Open Qualifiers: Jan 02 - 05
- Closed Qualifiers: Jan 06 - 08
DreamLeague Season 31 will kick off 2026, taking us back to a two stage format before a double elimination playoffs.
The best teams in the world, and non-stop Dota for 15 days with the live music you know and love.
$500,000
Total Winnings
17786
EPT Points
Finished
EUROPE
- Apr 04 - 11
- 16 Teams
- Open Qualifiers: Jan 30 - Feb 02
- Closed Qualifiers: Feb 03 - 07
ESL One heads to a new location in Europe.
The best fans in the world will soon come together once more to experience the heart of what makes Dota so special.
Missed out on attending TI in Shanghai? Keep an eye out for further announcements related to tickets.
$1,000,000
Total Winnings
35460
EPT Points
Finished
Series 7
- Apr 13 - 24
- 16 Teams
The Grand Finalists of Series 7 will both qualify to DreamLeague Season 32.
$50,000
Total Winnings
Online Tournament
Season 32
- Apr 26 - May 09
- Open Qualifiers: Mar 19 - 22
- Closed Qualifiers: Mar 23 - 27
DreamLeague Season 32 is the only opportunity you have left to make it to EWC. No more second chances.
The best teams in the world, fighting for their right to be at the Esports World Cup.
$750,000
Total Winnings
25150
EPT Points
ESPORTS WORLD CUP
SUMMER 2027RIYADH.
FAQs
Each region will always have at least one qualifier slot. Additional slot distribution is determined via the regional rankings. Regions can earn rating based on teams’ performances at both EPT and non-EPT events. A more detailed description is available from our EPT Rulebook here.
Each Open Qualifier, except for CN region, will be played on FACEIT. Sign-ups will be open days before the OQ begins. Links can be found on the website for the event, on our social media, or FACEIT directly.
Every team participating in an ESL One or DreamLeague event (not just in its qualifiers), will receive EPT Points based on their placement in the event.
In principle, EPT Points are tied to the competing, registered roster. Changes to the roster can impact EPT Points earned, from no deductions up to a complete EPT Point reset. For a more detailed breakdown, please refer to the official EPT Rulebook here.
The closer a tournament is to the end of the season, the more EPT Points it will distribute in total.
EPT Points do not decay throughout a season. Instead, the amount of EPT Points distributed per event will increase the closer we get to the end of a season.
EPT Points will however be reset after a season has ended.
The rulebook for EPT Season 2025/2026 can be found here.
All of our events have information on format available on their own event pages.
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