Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 group stage announced

The organizers of the Esports World Cup 2026 have revealed the Dota 2 group stage draw.

The tournament's 24 teams have been divided into four groups of six. The winner of each group will advance directly to the playoffs. Teams finishing 2nd through 4th will compete in the Survival Stage, where the top four teams will secure the remaining playoff spots. The bottom two teams in each group will be eliminated.

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

The Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament will take place from July 7–19 in Paris, France, featuring a $2 million prize pool.

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