Dota 2 main tournaments 2024: schedule, prize pools, participants

The new season of Dota 2 will be significantly different in 2024. Valve has decided to cancel the DPC, meaning that Major tournaments will no longer be held. However, ESL championships have stepped in to replace Valve's tournaments, and in most aspects, they are not inferior to Majors.

How many Majors will be in Dota 2 in 2024?

In 2024, Valve made significant changes to the Dota 2 competitive structure by canceling the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), which traditionally included three Major tournaments per year. As a result, there are no official Valve-sponsored Majors in 2024.

Instead, the competitive calendar now revolves around tournaments organized by ESL and other third-party organizers. These tournaments, while not officially labeled as Majors, often feature comparable prize pools and EPT points, making them similarly prestigious. Key events in 2024 include:

• BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024.

• DreamLeague Season 22.

• ESL One Birmingham 2024.

• DreamLeague Season 23.

• Riyadh Masters 2024.

• DreamLeague Season 24.

• ESL One Asia.

While these tournaments fill the gap left by the absence of Majors, they represent a shift in the competitive landscape, emphasizing third-party events over Valve's direct involvement.

Major Dota 2 Tournaments in 2024

BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024

BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024, the first major tournament of the year, concluded on February 8, 2024 in Dubai, UAE. Organized by FISSURE and BetBoom Esports, the tournament brought together six invited teams and six qualifiers to compete for an impressive $1,000,000 prize pool. No EPT points were awarded, but that didn't detract from the excitement. The winner of the tournament was Team Falcons, who showed great form and won the title.

Tournament Start Date: February 4, 2024.

Tournament End Date: February 8, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: Not awarded.

Participants:

• Team Spirit

• Team Liquid

• LGD Gaming

• BetBoom Team

• Aurora

• Gaimin Gladiators

• Xtreme Gaming

• OG

• Virtus.pro

• Team Falcons

• Nouns

• Azure Ray

Winner: Team Falcons

Games of the Future 2024

Games of the Future 2024, an innovative event blending sports, science, and technology, concluded on February 25, 2024. This large-scale international tournament featured 21 unique disciplines, showcasing a synergy of traditional and digital sports. Among these was a highly anticipated Dota 2 competition, where teams vied for a massive $1,000,000 prize pool. While EPT points were not awarded, the stakes remained high, and the action was intense. In the end, Xtreme Gaming emerged victorious, claiming the championship title and making their mark in this groundbreaking event.

Tournament Start Date: February 19, 2024.

Tournament End Date: February 25, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: Not awarded.

Participants:

• LGD Gaming

• G2.iG

• Xtreme Gaming

• Azure Ray

• Beastcoast

• Thunder Awaken

• One Move

• Hydra

• BOOM Esports

• Neon Esports

• Nigma Galaxy

• Winter Bear

• PSG Quest

• Entity

• Echpo4mak

• L1ga Team

Winner: Xtreme Gaming

DreamLeague Season 22

DreamLeague Season 22, one of the most anticipated events for tier-1 teams, concluded on March 10, 2024. While the $1,000,000 prize pool was significant, the main draw was the 18,550 EPT points on offer, which allowed teams to climb the rankings and increase their chances of securing a direct invite to future ESL events. Part of the ESL Pro Tour, the tournament featured 16 teams, including four directly invited squads and twelve who fought their way through regional qualifiers. In the end, Team Falcons emerged as the champions, solidifying their position among the elite of the Dota 2 competitive scene.

Tournament Start Date: February 25, 2024.

Tournament End Date: March 10, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: 18,550.

Participants:

• BetBoom Team

• Gaimin Gladiators

• Xtreme Gaming

• Team Liquid

• OG

• Tundra Esports

• Team Secret

• Team Spirit

• Virtus.pro

• Klim Sani4

• Azure Ray

• G2.iG

• Aurora

• Team Falcons

• Shopify Rebellion

• Heroic

Winner: Team Falcons

ESL One Birmingham 2024

Birmingham Major 2024, another significant tournament on the Dota 2 calendar, concluded on April 28, 2024. Held in Birmingham, this event invited the top four teams based on EPT rankings, with the remaining participants determined closer to the tournament. Following the conclusion of DreamLeague Season 22, EPT standings saw significant shifts, impacting the final roster of teams. With a prize pool of $1,000,000 and an impressive 26,640 EPT points on the line, the stakes were incredibly high. In the end, Team Falcons once again showcased their dominance, taking home the title and further solidifying their position in the competitive scene.

Tournament Start Date: April 22, 2024.

Tournament End Date: April 28, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: 26,640.

Participants:

• BetBoom Team

• Gaimin Gladiators

• Xtreme Gaming

• Team Liquid

• Tundra Esports

• Team Spirit

• Klim Sani4

• Team Falcons

• G2.iG

• Talon Esports

• Shopify Rebellion

• Heroic

Winner: Team Falcons

DreamLeague Season 23

DreamLeague Season 23, an online tier-1 Dota 2 tournament organized by ESL, concluded on May 26, 2024. The competition featured the top four teams from the EPT rankings, joined by others who qualified through regional qualifiers. With a $1,000,000 prize pool and 26,100 EPT points on the line, the event attracted some of the best teams in the world. Over the course of the tournament, teams delivered thrilling matches, but it was Team Falcons who emerged victorious, further cementing their status as one of the strongest teams in the Dota 2 scene.

Tournament Start Date: May 20, 2024.

Tournament End Date: May 26, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: 26,100.

Participants:

• BetBoom Team

• Xtreme Gaming

• Gaimin Gladiators

• Team Falcons

• Team Liquid

• Tundra Esports

• Natus Vincere

• PSG Quest

• Azure Ray

• Aurora

• Shopify Rebellion

• Heroic

Winner: Team Falcons

Esports World Cup (Riyadh Masters 2024)

Riyadh Masters 2024, the third edition of the prestigious Riyadh Masters series and the grand finale of the second season of the ESL Pro Tour, concluded on July 21, 2024. Announced as part of the Esports World Cup, the tournament brought together 20 of the best teams in the Dota 2 scene, competing for an impressive $5,000,000 prize pool and 2,390 EPT points. The event, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featured intense competition from teams who had secured their spots through EPT rankings and regional qualifiers. In a thrilling conclusion, Gaming Gladiators claimed the championship title, marking a significant achievement in their competitive journey.

Qualifications for the championship will run from May 29 to June 4, 2024.

Tournament Start Date: July 4, 2024.

Tournament End Date: July 21, 2024.

Prize Pool: $5,000,000 USD.

EPT Points: 2,390.

Participants:

• BetBoom Team

• WBG.XG

• Gaimin Gladiators

• Team Falcons

• Team Liquid

• Tundra Esports

• OG

• PSG Quest

• Team Spirit

• Entity

• MOUZ

• Virtus.pro

• G2 x iG

• LGD Gaming

• Azure Ray

• Aurora

• Blacklist International

• Nouns

• Heroic

• Beastcoast

Winner: Gaimin Gladiators

The International 2024

The International 2024 (TI 13), the thirteenth edition of the most prestigious Dota 2 tournament, concluded on September 15, 2024, in Copenhagen, Denmark. For the first time since 2017, the tournament incorporated a direct invite system, alongside open and regional qualifiers, adding an element of unpredictability to the lineup. Split into two phases, The Road to The International included the qualifiers, group stage, and playoffs up to the top 8, while the final stage, branded as The International, determined the ultimate champion. With a base prize pool of $1,600,000 USD and an additional $1,176,566 USD raised through the sale of the 2024 Compendium, the total prize pool reached over $2.7 million, creating intense competition among the world's best teams.

The absence of the DPC this year brought unique challenges, leaving the community guessing about the qualification system until Valve introduced the new format. The tournament began earlier than previous years, starting on September 9, 2024, marking a significant shift in schedule. Fans eagerly tuned in as 20 teams battled through the grueling stages, culminating in a spectacular final that crowned Team [Winner] as the new champions, claiming the lion’s share of the prize pool and earning their place in Dota 2 history.

This year’s tournament also marked a return to a more community-driven prize pool, relying heavily on the success of the 2024 Battle Pass and Compendium sales. Despite initial uncertainties, the event was celebrated as one of the most exciting in TI history, blending tradition with new approaches to maintain its legacy as the pinnacle of Dota 2 esports.

Dates: August-September 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,600,000 USD($1,176,566 USD added).

Participants:

• Team Spirit

• Xtreme Gaming

• Team Falcons

• Team Liquid

• Gaimin Gladiators

• BetBoom Team

• Cloud9

• Tundra Esports

• 1win Team

• Team Zero

• G2 x iG

• Talon Esports

• Aurora

• Nouns

• Heroic

• Beastcoast

Winner: Team Liquid

DreamLeague Season 24

DreamLeague Season 24, part of the ESL Pro Tour and Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), concluded on November 10, 2024. Organized by ESL and DreamHack, the tournament featured 16 teams from around the globe, including nine directly invited teams and seven who earned their spots through regional qualifiers. Competing for a massive $1,000,000 prize pool and 14,600 EPT points, the event was divided into an intense group stage followed by high-stakes playoffs. In the end, Team Falcons emerged victorious, claiming the championship title and solidifying their reputation as one of the top teams in the Dota 2 competitive scene.

Tournament Start Date: October 27, 2024.

Tournament End Date: November 10, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: 14,600.

Participants:

• Team Liquid

• Gaimin Gladiators

• Team Falcons

• Xtreme Gaming

• BetBoom Team

• Tundra Esports

• AVULUS

• Palianytsia

• Team Spirit

• Nigma Galaxy

• Azure Ray

• Talon Esports

• Nouns

• Team Waska

• Heroic

• PARIVISION

Winner: Team Falcons

ESL One Asia

A big tournament hosted by ESL which will likely represent last “major” championship of Dota Pro Circuit in calendar year (CY) 2024. The prize pool is $1 million dollars while amount of EPT points yet to be announced. Four best teams will participate there according to orgs but DPC ranking table as well as previous seasons indicate that there could be twelve clubs overall attending this competition.

Tournament Start Date: December 9, 2024.

Tournament End Date: December 15, 2024.

Prize Pool: $1,000,000.

EPT Points: TBD.

Participants: TBD.