DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Schedule, Standings, Results

DreamLeague Season 28 is the next major online Dota 2 tournament within the ESL Pro Tour, set to take place from February 16 to March 1, 2026, on the Europe West server. The event will feature 16 of the world’s strongest teams, all competing for prestige and a total prize pool of $1,000,000 USD. The tournament format consists of a group stage followed by playoffs. Teams will first compete in a round-robin group phase, after which the best performers will advance to the Double Elimination playoff stage. This structure ensures a highly competitive environment where every match can be decisive.

Several top teams will receive direct invitations based on their ESL Pro Tour rankings, while the remaining slots will be filled through regional qualifiers, giving teams from all regions a chance to qualify and adding a truly global dimension to the competition. DreamLeague Season 28 is expected to be one of the key events of the 2026 spring season on the professional Dota 2 calendar, drawing strong interest from fans and analysts worldwide.

DreamLeague Season 28 North America Closed Qualifier Format

• Double-elimination bracket

  • Grand Final is Bo5, all other matches are Bo3

• One team qualifies to the main tournament

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: North America Closed Qualifier bracket

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: North America Closed Qualifier Schedule and Results

January 9, 2026

January 10, 2026

January 11, 2026

DreamLeague Season 28 South America Closed Qualifier Format

• Double-elimination bracket

  • Grand Final is Bo5, all other matches are Bo3

• One team qualifies to the main tournament

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: South America Closed Qualifier bracket

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: South America Closed Qualifier Schedule and Results

January 9, 2026

January 10, 2026

January 11, 2026

DreamLeague Season 28 Western Europe Closed Qualifier Format

• Double-elimination bracket

  • All matches are Bo3

• Four teams qualifies to the main tournament

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Western Europe Closed Qualifier bracket

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Western Europe Closed Qualifier Schedule and Results

January 9, 2026

January 10, 2026

January 11, 2026

DreamLeague Season 28 Eastern Europe Closed Qualifier Format

• Double-elimination bracket

  • Grand Final is Bo5, all other matches are Bo3

• One team qualifies to the main tournament

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Eastern Europe Closed Qualifier bracket

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Eastern Europe Closed Qualifier Schedule and Results

January 9, 2026

January 10, 2026

January 11, 2026

DreamLeague Season 28 Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier Format

• Double-elimination bracket

  • Grand Final is Bo5, all other matches are Bo3

• One team qualifies to the main tournament

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier bracket

DreamLeague Season 28 Qualifiers: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier Schedule and Results

January 9, 2026

January 10, 2026

January 11, 2026