The results of the Dota 2 draw for the 2026 Esports World Cup have been announced
The Esports World Cup 2026 organizers have announced the Dota 2 group draw. Twenty-four teams have been split into four groups ahead of the tournament's July 7 start.
The organizers of the Esports World Cup 2026 have revealed the results of the Dota 2 group stage draw, featuring 24 teams from around the world.
The participants have been divided into four groups of six teams each. The winner of each group will advance directly to the playoffs, while the teams finishing second, third, and fourth will move on to the Survival Stage, where the remaining four playoff spots will be decided. The bottom two teams in each group will be eliminated after the group stage.
The Dota 2 tournament will take place in Paris from July 7 to July 19, with a prize pool of $2 million.
Esports World Cup 2026 groups:
Group A
- BB Team
- GamerLegion
- Poor Rangers
- Rune Eaters
- Team Falcons
- Xtreme Gaming
Group B
- Aurora Gaming
- L1 TEAM
- Level UP
- Nigma Galaxy
- PTime
- Team Liquid
Group C
- MOUZ
- PV
- REKONIX
- Team Nemesis
- Team Spirit
- Vici Gaming
Group D
- 1w Team
- IC x Insanity
- LGD Gaming
- OG
- Team Yndx
- VP
Over the course of nearly two weeks, the teams will compete not only for a share of the substantial prize pool but also for one of the most prestigious trophies of the esports season.