Hey, after Valve shut down the Dota 2 Pro Circuit and the Major series last year, the Dota 2 community was itching for some fresh stuff from third-party organizers. They wanted something even more epic than what Valve pulled off before.
Well, guess what? Those organizers heard us well!
Check this out – the Dota 2 competition schedule for 2024 is stacked! Tons of tournaments are lined up throughout the year, with qualifiers and events happening one after the other. Teams won’t catch a break with these back-to-back showdowns.
1. BetBoom Dacha 2024 Dubai
- Dates: February 5th – 16th, 2024
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000 USD
- Format: Double elimination
This major tournament will be a clash of titans, featuring some of the best Dota 2 teams in the world competing for a massive prize pool. After a successful BetBoom Dacha 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia, it will be a great opportunity for fans to see how the teams shape up after the Winter Major and for sure will become a high-quality spectacle.
2. Games of the Future 2024
- Dates: February 19th – 25th, 2024
- Location: Kazan, Russia
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000 USD
- Format: Four groups of four teams in a modified GSL format. All matches are Bo3 (Best of 3). Top team from each group advances to the 2nd stage of the playoffs
Get ready for some history-making action! This time around, Dota 2 is stepping into the spotlight as part of a multi-game esports event hosted by the Russian eSports Federation. And it’s not just about the sweet prize pool – GoF 2024 is set to pull in even those who aren’t hardcore Dota fans.
Why? Well, they’ve spiced things up with a “Sport Challenge” twist! Teams won’t just battle it out in the Dota 2 tournament; they’ll also throw down in a real-life version of the game. It’s like getting the best of both worlds – virtual and physical. Exciting, right?
3. ESL DreamLeague Season 22
- Dates: February 25th – March 10th, 2024
- Location: Online
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000 USD
- Format: Round Robin Group Stage, Double Elimination Playoffs
- Teams: Teams qualify through regional leagues
4. ESL One Birmingham 2024
- Dates: April 22nd – 28th, 2024
- Location: Birmingham, UK
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000 USD
- Format: Round Robin Group Stage, Double Elimination Playoffs
- Teams: Invited top teams from around the world
ESL One Birmingham returns in 2024, bringing the world’s best Dota 2 teams to the UK for a week of intense competition. With a passionate crowd and a historic venue, ESL One Birmingham is always a highlight of the Dota 2 calendar.
5. ESL DreamLeague Season 23
- Dates: May 20th – May 28th, 2024
- Location: Online
- Prize Pool: 1,000,000 USD
- Format: Round Robin Group Stage, Double Elimination Playoffs
- Teams: Teams qualify through regional leagues
6. ESL DreamLeague Season 24
- Dates: Oct 27th – Nov 10th, 2024
- Location: Online
- Prize Pool: 1,000,000 USD
- Format: Round Robin Group Stage, Double Elimination Playoffs
- Teams: Teams qualify through regional leagues
7. ESL One Asia 2024
- Dates: Dec 9th – 15th, 2024
- Location: TBD
- Prize Pool: 1,000,000 USD
- Format: Round Robin Group Stage, Double Elimination Playoffs
- Teams: Teams qualify through regional leagues
Hey, just a heads up – this ain’t the whole scoop on all the Dota 2 showdowns in 2024. There are some big events still under wraps by ESL, and let’s not forget the mega-hyped The International 13. Brace yourselves because with so many competitions packed in one after the other, we won’t be missing out on thrilling action all year long!
