Dota 2 Esports News

After a commanding performance in game one, followed by a clean 2-0 victory over Betboom, Team Falcons is looking like a strong contender in DreamLeague Season 28. There is still a long road ahead to qualify for playoffs, but a victory out of the gate puts the team in a solid spot. After defeating Betboom, Falcon's carry Oliver “skiter” Lepko discussed his favorites heroes in Dota 2, the team's recent struggles, and how teams prioritize flex picks right now. Skiter:more

Dota 2 and League of Legends have a long history of rivalry and 2019 World Champion Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang seems to want to be part of it. Doinb’s agent mentioned that he is interested in getting into Dota 2.

Sniper in Dota 2 is one of the longest-ranged carries in the game. He wins fights from distance, not from durability. If enemies reach him, he usually dies. This guide focuses on practical tips and tactics. You will learn how to position, use abilities properly, and survive team fights while dealing consistent damage. Understanding Sniper’s Role Sniper is a backline damage dealer. His job is simple: stay alive and keep attacking. He scales hard with items and levels. With enoughmore

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, David “Parker” Nicho Flores has been removed from paiN Gaming’s active roster during DreamLeague Season 28. The player only competed in two matches, and Aliaksei “Smiling Knight” Svirydau has been announced as his replacement.

We had no downtime between BLAST Slam VI and DreamLeague Season 28, but nonetheless, the meta recap is in order. Let’s check the five most popular picks during BLAST Slam VI and how they performed.

Arc Warden is one of the few heroes that can pressure two parts of the map at the same time. He does it with Tempest Double, a perfect electrical copy that uses the same items and casts special versions of his spells. If the enemy ignores the Double, buildings fall. If the enemy chases it, the real Arc Warden keeps farming or takes a better fight. This hero rewards planning and clean execution. If you manage two units well, Arcmore

Tundra Esports finally dropped the ball and Team Liquid took the opportunity to become the BLAST Slam VI Champions. Liquid faced Natus Vincere in the Grand Final after a series of best-of-5 (BO5) matches in the Playoffs.

The ESL Pro Tour is officially back in 2026 and DreamLeague Season 28 marks the first step of the series. Sixteen teams will battle for a share of a million dollar prize over three stages that will go across two weeks.

After a crushing final week of the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season, where Los Ratones just barely missed out on qualifying for Playoffs, Caedrel has now announced that the team is officially coming to an end.

The year is just getting started, but Valve has already revealed the dates for each stage of The International 2026. This year, the tournament will return to Shanghai, which previously hosted TI in 2019.

After a long year of dominance, for the first time, Tundra Esports and Team Falcons did not get seeded in the BLAST Slam VI Playoffs. Right after failing to get seeded Tundra also lost against Heroic in the Play-In.

Alchemist is built around one idea: getting rich faster than anyone else. His kit rewards clean farming, smart timing, and strong decision-making. When played well, he turns early gold into constant pressure and long-term value for the entire team. This Dota 2 Alchemist Guide explains how the hero works, why his chemical theme matters in gameplay, and how to use his abilities, items, and timings to control a match. Understanding Alchemist’s Core Identity Alchemist is a carry who bends themore

If you're a Dota 2 fan, you might have noticed the lack of Team Secret in recent tournaments. The organization last appeared in the middle of 2025, competing for several qualifiers but failing to make it far in any of them. And today the organization revealed that it will go on hiatus for now. While not shutting the door completely on Dota 2, Secret announced that they are no longer seeking a new roster. Instead, the organization will take amore

After a brief window where cores were the main focus of the meta, the FISSURE Universe Episode Meta Recap 8 brings back the support season. We will take a quick look at the most picked heroes in the main event, how they performed and what their performances might mean.

The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.

Invoker is one of the hardest heroes to learn in Dota 2. He also has one of the widest toolkits in the game. He can disable, burst, scout, split push, and swing teamfights with the right spell order. He rewards practice more than almost any other hero. If you enjoy planning, fast execution, and learning patterns, Invoker gives you endless room to improve. Why Invoker Feels Different Invoker does not level normal spells. He levels three orbs—Quas, Wex, and Exort—andmore

paiN Gaming is back and ready to take another crack at the top level of Dota 2 competition. The Brazilian organization signed Peru Rejects, immediately qualifying for two major LAN events in the next two months. This is the first time paiN has fielded a Dota 2 roster in nearly six years. Their last lineup was released on April, 2020. paiN Gaming signs Peru Rejects after several impressive qualifier runes For over a year now, Heroic was seen as themore

After a lot of effort and teamwork, Aurora Gaming were crowned the FISSURE Universe Episode 8 Champions. Aurora flipped the game against their enemies multiple times during the tournament.

The BLAST Slam VI brings the series to Malta and 12 teams will fight for their share of a million dollar prize. Let's take a look at how was the event organized and how the schedule was organized.

When playing Dota 2, Matchmaking Rating (MMR) is the main way to evaluate a player's progress in terms of game comprehension. Understanding how MMR works and how to improve it is essential both for new players unlocking ranked for the first time and for veteran players trying to climb to Immortal.