DreamLeague Season 26 Playoffs Details: Teams, Matches Schedule, Format

Welcome to all esports and Dota 2 fans, as DreamLeague Season 26 enters its final stretch with the playoffs stage. The tournament has been running from May 19 to June 1, 2025, and while we've already seen plenty of thrilling moments, the most important part is still ahead — who will be crowned the champion? With the conclusion of Group Stage 2, all four playoff teams have been decided, and in this article, we’ll walk you through all the key details of this final phase — including participating teams, format, and match schedule.

DreamLeague Season 26 Playoffs Format

As mentioned earlier, Group Stage 2 of DreamLeague Season 26 is over, and the playoffs stage is now underway. It will take place from May 31 to June 1, 2025, and will determine the tournament winner. Here’s the full structure of the playoffs:

• 4 teams from Group Stage 2 qualified for the playoffs.
• Double-elimination bracket format.
• All matches are played in Bo3, except for the Grand Final, which is Bo5.
• Two teams will be eliminated after the first round, while the final two will clash on June 1 to crown the DreamLeague champion.

This format is standard for tournaments of this level and is designed to ensure that only the strongest teams battle for the title. With the event reaching its climax, fans can expect each match to feel like a grand final.

DreamLeague Season 26 Playoffs Teams

Let's take a look at the top 4 teams of DL Season 26 that have made it to the playoffs. These teams showed good results throughout the tournament and among them there are both favourites and unexpected names and all of which are fighting for the DL 26 win.

• PARIVISION – The main favorite to win DreamLeague Season 26. The team went undefeated through every phase of the tournament, and all eyes are now on whether they can continue that streak into the playoffs. Known for their solid, structured playstyle, PARIVISION have already won ESL One Raleigh 2025, and earned top-three finishes at DreamLeague Season 25, FISSURE Playground 1, and PGL Wallachia S4.
• BB Team – A consistent force in 2025, BB Team won FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 and placed fourth at ESL One Raleigh 2025. While they were not considered top contenders at the start of DL26, they’ve proven to be a reliable, strategic squad capable of deep tournament runs.
• Aurora Gaming – One of the fastest-rising teams of 2025, Aurora’s recent roster changes significantly boosted their coordination and overall performance. After cruising through Group Stage 1, they secured their playoff berth by defeating Gaimin Gladiators in a tiebreaker match during Stage 2. They’ve already impressed at several Tier-1 events and look hungry for more.
• Talon Esports – The breakout story of DreamLeague Season 26. Very few expected Talon to even advance past the first group stage, yet here they are in playoffs. Their confident gameplay and fearlessness have made them a fan favorite, and they’ve shown they can take down some of the strongest teams in the world.

These four teams have emerged as the elite contenders of DreamLeague S26, and each of them will give everything they’ve got to lift the trophy. With this lineup, fans are guaranteed exciting and high-level Dota 2 action.

Playoff Bracket and Match Schedule

Let's move on to the main thing: when will the DreamLeague Season 26 playoffs take place?

Upper Bracket Final – May 31, 2025

• PARIVISION vs BetBoom Team The winner advances directly to the Grand Final. Can BB Team break PARIVISION’s streak?

Lower Bracket Semifinal – May 31, 2025

• Talon Esports vs Aurora Gaming A single elimination match with everything on the line.

Lower Bracket Final – June 1, 2025

• Loser of Upper Bracket Final vs Winner of Lower Bracket Semifinal

Grand Final – June 1, 2025

• Winner of Upper Final vs Winner of Lower Final Bo5 match to determine the DreamLeague Season 26 Champion.

Let’s not forget — DreamLeague Season 26 boasts a $1,000,000 prize pool, meaning the winner will not only earn prestige and EPT points but also take home a major cash reward. You can view all matches and results on the official tournament pages or on our DreamLeague Season 26 page.