The Esports Foundation has announced the inclusion of Dota 2 in the program for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2027, which will traditionally take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This will mark the fourth consecutive year that Valve’s MOBA is featured at this multi-title tournament, starting from its debut in 2024. During this time, three different organizations have been crowned champions, and no team or player has yet managed to win back-to-back titles. This year, Parivision emerged victorious, securing $750,000 in prize money and 1,000 Club Championship points.
For the Dota 2 competitive scene, inclusion in EWC 2027 is of massive significance. With only seven Tier 1 tournaments scheduled for 2027 (excluding EWC), and some organizations having paused or ended their involvement in the discipline entirely, this tournament becomes one of the key events of the year, on par with The International. Participation in the EWC also incentivizes notable organizations to field rosters to compete for Club Championship points and a significant prize pool, which amounted to $2 million in 2026.
The MOBA genre as a whole holds an important place in the Esports World Cup portfolio. Thanks to a multi-year deal with Riot Games, League of Legends is also expected to be featured at the tournament, although there has been no official confirmation yet. Additionally, the Esports Foundation previously announced FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves as the first fighting game for EWC 2027.
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