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DreamLeague Season 29

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The DreamLeague Season 29 tournament is one of the highlights of the "ESL Pro Tour" for the game Dota 2 in 2026. This edition is notable for being held online and brings together the elite global teams to compete for huge prizes and crucial ranking points.

Dota 2May 13, 2026 – May 24, 2026Online$1,000,000ESL Gaming

Format

Group Stage

The 16 participating teams are divided into two groups of eight for a high-stakes opening phase:

  • Format: Two single round-robin groups.
  • Match Type: Every series is a Bo3 (Best-of-3).
  • Advancement:
  • Top 4 teams per group secure a spot in the Upper Bracket Playoffs.
  • 5th and 6th place teams per group drop into the Lower Bracket Playoffs.
  • Bottom teams are immediately eliminated.
  • Note: Specific tiebreaker rules apply to resolve any deadlocks in the standings.

Playoffs

The final stage shifts to a rigorous Double-Elimination bracket:

  • Bracket Structure: Teams in the Upper Bracket have a "second life," while those in the Lower Bracket face immediate elimination upon losing.
  • Match Type: * Standard playoff matches are contested as Bo3.
  • The Grand Final is a premier Bo5 (Best-of-5) showdown to crown the champion.