Changes in ESL Dota 2 Events 2025: new prize pool for teams and clubs
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We are all eagerly awaiting new Dota 2 tournaments this year, and some of the most important events are those hosted by ESL. The ESL Pro Tour serves as the foundation of the professional esports scene and represents stability in economic terms. On January 31, 2025, on the official ESL Pro Gaming page, the organizers made an announcement stating that their 2025 tournaments will feature new formats, changes in prize distribution, and the schedule for major events. In this article, we will tell you all about it.
Why ESL is Making Changes in the New Professional Dota 2 Season
As mentioned above, on January 31, 2025, an article was published on the official ESL page announcing numerous changes. Here’s how they explain the new innovations:
We believe that players can achieve their highest potential when supported by both passionate fans and well-organized club support structures. To support the development of this environment, we are implementing a system designed to benefit both clubs and players.
The Total Winnings of each of our yearly EPT events will now include two Prize categories: Player Prize Money and Club Reward.
Along with division of Prize Money into these two categories, we have also re-balanced how our event Prize Pools are distributed across placements, to create more stability for teams and stacks that qualify to our events, and to encourage more players to pursue their dream of reaching the best level in Dota that they can with less financial strain and better support.
Thus, it is clear that ESL aims to rethink and establish a new prize distribution system, ensuring better financial benefits for both teams and players.
Main Changes in ESL Dota 2 Tournaments Schedule 2025
Now, let’s get to the most important part—what changes are coming to the upcoming Dota 2 tournaments by ESL in 2025. Below, you can see a table detailing the prize pool adjustments for each tournament.
ESL Pro Tour Season 2024/2025
Overview
| Tournament | TotalWinnings | Prize Money | ClubReward |
| DreamLeague Season 24 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | N/A |
| ESL One Bangkok | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | N/A |
| DreamLeague Season 25 | $1,000,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 |
| ESL One Raleigh | $1,000,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 |
| DreamLeague S26 | $1,000,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 |
List of Tournaments
You can also find the schedule of all this year's tournaments within the ESL Pro Tour and how the prize pool will be distributed in each of them.
DreamLeague Season 25
- Tournament Dates: Feb 16 - Mar 2
- Total Winnings: $1,000,000 USD
- Total EPT Points: 20440
| Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
| 1 | $250,000 | $40,000 |
| 2 | $100,000 | $30,000 |
| 3 | $80,000 | $25,000 |
| 4 | $60,000 | $20,000 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $15,000 |
| 6 | $35,000 | $15,000 |
| 7 | $30,000 | $12,500 |
| 8 | $25,000 | $12,500 |
| 9-10 | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| 11-12 | $17,500 | $10,000 |
| 13-14 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| 15-16 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
ESL One Raleigh
- Tournament Dates: Apr 7 - 13
- Total Winnings: $1,000,000 USD
- Total EPT Points: 27,920
| Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
| 1. | $250,000 | $40,000 |
| 2. | $130,000 | $35,000 |
| 3 | $100,000 | $27,500 |
| 4 | $70,000 | $22,500 |
| 5-6 | $40,000 | $20,000 |
| 7-8 | $25,000 | $17,500 |
| 9-10 | $20,000 | $15,000 |
| 11-12 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
DreamLeague Season 26
- Updated Tournament Dates: May 19 - Jun 1
- Total Winnings: $1,000,000 USD
- Total EPT Points: 29200
| Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
| 1 | $250,000 | $40,000 |
| 2 | $100,000 | $30,000 |
| 3 | $80,000 | $25,000 |
| 4 | $60,000 | $20,000 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $15,000 |
| 6 | $35,000 | $15,000 |
| 7 | $30,000 | $12,500 |
| 8 | $25,000 | $12,500 |
| 9-10 | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| 11-12 | $17,500 | $10,000 |
| 13-14 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| 15-16 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
DreamLeague Season 27
- Updated Tournament Dates: Oct 13 - Oct 19
- The main details will be announced later.
Thus, ESL aims to rethink the organization of esports events, making them more economically beneficial and more attractive for fans. The tournament system outlined above in the ESL Pro Tour will serve as the starting point for this growth. How do you feel about these changes?
Ostapchuk Dmytro – writer at EGamersWorld, ESports & Gaming Specialist
Dmytro started working at EGamersWorld in 2024 as a writer and later became a blog editor. His main focus is on esports disciplines Dota 2 and CS2. His tasks include finding topics that interest EGamersWorld readers and covering game updates, their features, and major esports tournaments.
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