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GG.BET Bonus: The International 2026 Offer — Get Up to €1,000 + €250 in Free Bets Ben Boland Dota 2 fans are rejoicing at the start of the esport’s biggest competition, The International 2026 (TI15). It is the 15th edition of the competition, bringing the world’s best teams in Dota together in Shanghai. The good news is that GG.Bet brings you closer to all the action. It is one of the top Dota 2 betting sites, and you can follow the action live and bet on your favourites. …
Dota 2 TI15 Group Stage Preview — Format, Schedule and Teams to Watch Dota 2
Dota 2 TI15 Group Stage Preview — Format, Schedule and Teams to Watch Owen Harsono Dota 2’s TI15 is about to begin, and like any other esports tournament, it’ll start with a Group Stage. Here, we’ll get to see all 16 participants debut at Dota 2’s biggest event. If you’re looking to follow the tournament, here’s everything you need to know about The International 2026 Group Stage, including format, schedule, and teams to watch. The TI15 Group Stage will use the tried-and-tested Swiss-system format, but …
Team Falcons vs LGD Gaming at TI15: Best Betting Predictions and Picks Dota 2
Team Falcons vs LGD Gaming at TI15: Best Betting Predictions and Picks Owen Harsono The International 2026 opens with a banger of a matchup between Team Falcons and LGD Gaming, mainly because Dota 2 legend Topson will be playing for the latter team. If you’re looking to place a bet on this match, on this page we will share our best Team Falcons vs LGD Gaming TI15 predictions. Tournament: The International 2026 Stage: Group Stage Game: Dota 2 Format: Best of 3 Betting tip: …
Teams travelling to TI15 had to contend with a Typhoon that flooded the streets of Shanghai Dota 2
Teams travelling to TI15 had to contend with a Typhoon that flooded the streets of Shanghai Michael Hassall It’s not often that the elements themselves conspire against Dota 2 players, but as players started to head to China for TI15, some were left stranded by the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin to the eastern China coast. OG and other teams, potentially including PARIVISION (competing at TI as Team VISION), seemingly found themselves with extended layovers as Shanghai Airport cancelled flights in the wake of Typhoon Dolphin. While all the …
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LGD’s TaiLung banned from TI15, Topson to replace Dota 2
LGD’s TaiLung banned from TI15, Topson to replace Michael Hassall Santiago “TaiLung” Agüero Gustavo has been banned from The International and all future PGL after reports of alleged matchfixing were unveiled by the LGD organization. Revealed by announcement on LGD’s Weibo page on Aug. 8, before being reposted on the organization’s Twitter page, Peruvian player TaiLung was removed from LGD and banned from all upcoming competition. The ban comes days before the start of The International 2026. As per LGD’s …
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A Polymarket trader won $477K on 1Win Essence II predictions Michael Hassall A Polymarket trader has reportedly received nearly $477,000 after correctly predicting the outcome of one of the playoff matches during 1Win Essence II, a major Dota 2 tournament that wrapped up Wednesday (Aug. 5). According to Predictbook, a prediction market tracking and news site, one of the top traders on Polymarket purchased thousands of shares in 1win to beat BetBoom Team in the 1win Essence playoffs, at an average of …
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Team Liquid triumph in 1win Essence II finals earning the momentum heading into TI15 Michael Hassall Team Liquid have defeated Team Falcons in the grand finals of 1win Essence II (Aug. 5) after a dominant 3-0 series. Liquid avenged their 2-0 defeat in the upper bracket final a day before (Aug. 4) with a remarkable turn-around win. Team Liquid figured out in their second clash with Team Falcons that there was a really easy trick to beating the green birds: Don’t let Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf have …
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MLBB is the most-watched game from the EWC, and it’s hard to see another game beating it Michael Hassall The Esports World Cup 2026 has officially passed its midway point and viewership figures for the tournament have surpassed many expectations so far, as per Esports Charts. The viewership tracking site revealed new statistics for the event on Aug. 6, showcasing just how many games had set new records in viewership, including one name leading the way in views: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. MLBB leads the viewership charts with the …
Dota 2’s TI patch, 7.41e, has arrived alongside a plethora of new features and fixes Michael Hassall Dota 2 We’re just under two weeks away from the kick off of Dota 2’s premier tournament, The International, and the patch that will see us through the 15th edition of the event has landed. Valve released the Dota 2 7.41e late on Thursday evening, or in the small hours of the morning if you’re EU based. With it came a big variety of updates and changes, from the gameplay update proper, …
Oddin.gg’s head of risk helps explain how alleged match fixing during Dota 2 at EWC was flagged Michael Hassall Dota 2 The Dota 2 competition at The Esports World Cup 2026 was shaken to its core during the Survival Stage earlier in the week when Southeast Asian-backed, South American team PTime (better known as PlayTime) were removed from the event citing “integrity concerns.” While the case is still ongoing, and none of the accused confirmed to be guilty, one of the biggest questions behind the incident was just how these concerns …
PTime removed from Dota 2 at EWC 26 as ESIC investigates coach and captain Michael Hassall Dota 2 Filipino organization PlayTime Esports has been removed from the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 competition following an intervention by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and a ruling by the Esports Foundation and EWC. Following a postponement of the PTime vs. Vici Gaming Survival Stage matchup on July 14, ESIC announced that it was actively investigating two members of the South American-based PTime organization, Team Captain Gonzalo “DarkMago” Herrera and …
Here’s the complete Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 schedule Hannan Mundia Esports Betting The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 has finally arrived, and here’s the complete schedule for the event to ensure you don’t miss anything. While it isn’t exactly the newest name in the esports scene, the EWC has quickly become a leading event for esports fans worldwide. It brings together professional players and fans from various games, combining them into one long event that everyone can enjoy. 2026’s Esports World Cup …
Dota 2 at the EWC 2026 preview, details, predictions, and more Michael Hassall Dota 2 A titanic 24 teams are set to compete in Dota 2 at the Esports World Cup 2025 in one of the largest events of the competitive season. These two dozen organizations are set to take over the Paris Convention Center, filling it with top-tier competitive Dota 2 action. With a $2,000,000 USD prize pool, the largest on the Dota 2 calendar, there’s everything to play for in the final major …
Top Dota 2 combos to boost your MMR fast Wasif Ahmed Dota 2 Dota 2 is a complex and interesting game that requires skill, strategy and teamwork to be successful. Having said that, one of the best ways to improve your MMR is by learning certain Dota 2 combos that have proven themselves over time. It’s worth knowing that there are not that many Dota 2 combos that have survived the test of time because every new patch changes the game’s meta. Nevertheless, …
Dota 2 temporarily deletes popular hero before launching huge Dark Carnival update Michael Hassall Dota 2 If you were an Axe player in Dota 2 earlier this week, you’d have found yourself out of luck when you tried to pick the stalwart Oglodi warrior, as the hero was straight up removed from the game on June 23. The hero was completely missing from All-Pick and his hero model was replaced with a missing poster. Axe couldn’t even be demoed or picked in a custom game for …
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Michael Hassall Dota 2 Team Yandex have defeated LGD Gaming in the grand finals of BLAST Slam VII in a dramatic 3-1 series that saw both teams pushed to the limit, but ultimately Yandex come out on top. Concluding the last major tournament before teams head to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026 next month and in August, Yandex were able to counter the momentum of LGD that had brought them into …
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Michael Hassall Dota 2 LGD Gaming in the top three of a tournament!? What is this 2021? BLAST Slam VII has been one of the most surprising tournaments of the year, and has capped off the pre-EWC and TI season with some of the most thrilling gameplay we’ve seen in months. And the finals are set to be even more exciting. With just three teams left there’s a lot on the line, from the …
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Simon Day Dota 2 We can all agree that Dota 2 is a complex game, but starting with the right heroes can make the learning process much smoother. Choosing one of the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners is key to building your skills and enjoying your matches. That’s why it’s time to explore the heroes that are easy to understand, effective in the game and great for learning the fundamentals. Without going into …
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Michael Hassall Dota 2 BLAST Slam VII is the last major tournament before teams lock-in and compete at the EWC and The International, and as a result, we’re seeing a tournament with some unique outcomes. With teams seemingly treating this as a last-minute tune-up before the championship clashes of the next two months, a South American team has topped the table and some of the best teams in the world are either without players …
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Michael Hassall Dota 2 Tundra Esports has revealed it’s leaving Dota 2 after six years and a victory at The International 2022. The UK-based organization has announced its roster will transfer directly to 1win for future events. The announcement, posted on Tundra’s socials on June 1, confirms rumors and earlier social posts from 1win which hinted at a new lineup. With the move, however, questions about 1win’s existing EEU roster and attendance at The …

Few games have proven to have the resilient popularity enjoyed by Dota 2. The multiplayer online battle arena, or MOBA for short, has been among the biggest and most successful projects released by gaming giant Valve, and it continues to enjoy great popularity to this day.

That popularity has endured despite a great number of changes that have been made to both the game itself and to the communities surrounding it. The competitive title’s history reaches all the way back to another game created and published by another developer, but with Valve now leading the way, Dota 2 seems primed to last well into the future.

From Blizzard to Valve, Dota 2 continues to evolve

While know today as one of Valve’s key game properties, Dota 2 has its origins in a real-time strategy game developed and published by famed video game company Blizzard. One of the franchises that keyed Blizzard’s success and reputational growth in the games industry is WarCraft, which today is best-known for the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft.

But prior to the success of World of Warcraft, the high-fantasy franchise was experienced through a series of RTS games. The third main title in that series, WarCraft 3, provided players not only with a great experience right out of the box, but also with the opportunity to heavily modify the game and its functions, and to play modified versions of the experience as custom games online with other players.

The most popular of these custom game modes was arguably Defense of the Ancients, or DotA for short. This custom game mode saw two teams of players face off against each other with strong individual champion characters, as opposed to building out complex home bases and developing broad armies of diverse units.

It was an entirely different way to play the game, and it proved so popular that would eventually give birth to an entirely new genre of video games: the MOBA genre.

The continuation of the original DotA became Dota 2, a project developed under the guidance of famed developer and publisher Valve. Flush with success from online marketplace Steam and its own franchises including Half-Life and Portal, Valve was more than willing to invest in this new and innovative game type.

The International sets Dota 2 apart

While there have been many other competitive games created and released since, including other popular MOBAs such as Riot Games’ League of Legends, Dota 2 has stood apart for remaining true to its roots and for massive competitive events like The International. First held in 2011 for the purpose of bringing together disparate competitive teams from all around the world with more than $1 million on the line, the esports tournament quickly grew into the biggest such event of each calendar year.

One of the main drivers behind that immense growth was the upwards trajectory of the tournament’s prize pool. Partially funded by Dota 2 players and esports fans, the prize pool for The International began increasing in 2013 and eventually ballooned to a massive total of over $40 million by the time 2021 rolled around. For the groups of players and coaches who climbed this mountain and won its top prize, it was a truly life-changing event.

For varied reasons, Valve eventually soured on running the event itself and on the idea of having so much money filtered into one specific event. Prize winnings were dropped significantly in 2022, and even further for the 2023 and 2024 events. But despite the prizes on hand no longer being quite so astronomical, The International still boasts a prize in the low millions, and it remains the biggest event on the Dota 2 competitive calendar and arguably on the greater esports calendar across all games.