Dota 2 tournaments

Dota 2 tournaments are organized competitions between teams for a cash prize or for reaching the next stage of the Dota 2 tournament.

After reading this material, you will learn all the main aspects of esports tournaments in Dota 2, about the game itself from Valve, the main Dota 2 tournaments, tips for betting on Dota 2 tournaments, and we will also answer all the most popular questions. You can read more about the match periods on the Dota 2 schedule page.

Overview of Dota 2 tournaments

Dota 2 tournaments can be divided into two main types. The first Dota 2 events include tournaments organized directly by Valve, the creators of Dota 2, and the second large group of tournaments are Dota 2 events, organized by third-party tournament operators. Dota 2 tournaments are a meeting place for both professional players and ordinary fans of the discipline.

What is Dota 2?

Dota 2, developed and published by Valve Corporation in 2013, is a popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. It is a sequel to Defense of the Ancients (DotA), a community-created mod for Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its expansion pack, The Frozen Throne.

The essence of the game is a battle between two teams, Radiant and Dire. The goal of the game is to destroy the opponent's main structure, Ancient. To do this, the entire map is divided into three lines, namely top, middle and bottom. Players will control one of 125 heroes, each of which has its own unique abilities and talents. The most exciting events usually take place in Dota 2 tournaments.

Importance of Dota 2 events

Dota 2 events play an important role in the development of this esports discipline, as they allow the best of the best to demonstrate their skills and also earn sometimes record prize money. For ordinary players, participating in small Dota 2 events can be a chance to turn their hobby into a job.

Major Dota 2 tournaments

Dota 2 is famous for its variety of esports tournaments, and some of them have already received cult status. Among them, The International, the Dota 2 world championship, stands out. Also, previously the skeleton of the entire professional season was the DPC season, as well as the Major and Minor Dota 2 tournaments. In addition, Dota 2 tournaments from third-party tournament operators deserve attention.

The International

The main Dota 2 tournament is definitely The International. Held annually since 2011, The International series tournaments are famous for the presence of the strongest teams from all over the world among the participants, huge prize money, as well as the brightest gaming moments and dramas that sometimes change the lives of players. Dota International is a mos popular esports tournament ever

History of the International

The first The International took place in 2011. Then Valve decided to hold the tournament as part of the Gamescom video game exhibition in Cologne. 16 invited teams competed for a record prize fund for eSports at that time, namely $1,600,000. The first Dota 2 world champion was the Ukrainian team Natus Vincere, beating EHOME in the grand final with a score of 3:1. As a reward, players earned an impressive $1,000,000.

Fans of Dota 2 tournaments will not forget for a long time two victories in a row from OG as part of The International 2018 and 2019. Then the star team led by N0tail achieved an achievement that no one had previously been able to achieve. The upcoming Dota 2 tournaments like TI13 may bring new surprises and records.

Prize pool and winners

One of the reasons for the popularity of The International is the ever-growing prize pool. If in the first years it was $1,600,000, then in 2013 the total prize money was $2,874,380. The reason for this success is simple - a crowdfunding system through the sale of Compendium and Battle Pass.

The above-mentioned OG earned a total of $26,854,339 in prize money for two victories at the Dota 2 world championships. The absolute record for the size of the prize pool in Dota 2, and in eSports in general, belongs to The International 2021. Then in Bucharest $40,018,195 was at stake. The victory brought Team Spirit $18,208,300.

The top 3 The International winners in terms of earnings:

1. OG — $26,854,339
2. Team Spirit — $19,729,662
3. Team Liquid — $10,862,683

Other notable tournaments

In addition to the official professional season and Dota 2 tournaments from Valve, the esports scene features a whole series of events of various levels from third-party tournament operators. Among the most famous series and organizers are ESL One, DreamLeague and Beyond the Summit.

ESL One - ESL One is one of the oldest Dota 2 tournament series. Such Dota 2 events are organized by ESL Gaming. Since 2014, ESL One championships have been held in most corners of the world, and during the DPC era, ESL Gaming organized regional leagues under the ESL One brand. The upcoming Dota 2 tournaments in the ESL One series promise to be as exciting as the previous ones.

DreamLeague - Another classic Dota 2 tournament series, organized by DreamHack and ESL Gaming. Tournaments in the series have been held since 2013, and the prize fund of the tournaments has regularly increased. Starting in 2023, all DreamLeague series tournaments have a prize pool of $1,000.00, making them extremely attractive for all Dota 2 teams. The DreamLeague series includes the upcoming Dota 2 tournaments like DreamLeague Season 24.

Beyond the Summit - Beyond the Summit is also considered a revered tournament operator, having originally been a studio covering other tournaments. They are known for events such as The Summit and BTS. The venue for the series' classic tournaments was Los Angeles. And the events themselves were distinguished by a homely and informal atmosphere.

Tips for betting on Dota 2 tournaments

If you want to try betting on the most notorious Dota 2 tournament 2024, egamersworld can help you with their section of betting tips, where you can find a significant number of forecasts and analytics for current matches.

Gradually, you'll become acquainted with the professional Dota 2 tournament 2024 and will be able to choose your favorite team. This will help you make a more balanced DOTA 2 prediction and achieve the desired result. Don't forget to keep an eye on the Dota 2 esports schedule, which you can also find on egamersworld.

Final thoughts about Dota 2 events

Dota 2 events give unforgettable emotions, so it is important to keep track of the main events and the progress of the most exciting matches. This helps you improve your own gaming skills, as well as succeed in betting.