Dota 2
GameBy Valve · Released Jul 9, 2013
Reports and documents about Dota 2
PGL Singapore Major 2026 Announced
PGL has officially announced the PGL Singapore Major 2026, marking a significant expansion for the Counter-Strike 2 competitive circuit.
- PGL will host the Counter-Strike 2 Major in Singapore from November 25 to December 13, 2026, marking the first time the tournament has been held in Southeast Asia.
- The event will feature 32 teams competing for a total prize pool of $1.25 million USD.
- The final four days of the competition will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 12,000 to 15,000 people.
Riot Removes TALON From VCT Pacific, LCP Leagues
Riot Games has terminated the partnerships of TALON Esports within the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific and the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) leagues, effective November 2025.
- Riot Games terminated TALON Esports’ partnerships in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific and the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) effective November 18, 2025.
- The termination was driven by TALON's failure to meet league standards, specifically citing a pattern of significantly overdue payments to players and insufficient financial capacity.
- Riot Games will conduct a selective application process to identify a replacement team for the 2026 season, with a priority on maintaining representation for the Thai community.
Halo comes to PlayStation, The AWS outage, and Counter-Strike's Market Crash! | Games For Breakfast
The gaming industry is currently navigating a period of significant structural instability, characterized by a reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure and shifting corporate strategies.
- Microsoft is shifting its strategy toward third-party publishing, including porting flagship titles like Halo to PlayStation, to meet an internal mandate for 30% profit margins.
- A recent widespread AWS outage caused total connectivity failures for major titles like Fortnite and Roblox, highlighting the industry's vulnerability to centralized cloud infrastructure.
- Valve is attempting to stabilize the Counter-Strike 2 cosmetic market and curb third-party gambling influence by introducing new trade-up mechanics, leading to a significant market correction.
Anne Banschbach Joins BLAST to Guide Valve Esports Ecosystem
International tournament organizer BLAST has appointed Anne Banschbach as the new program director of Valve Ecosystems and development.
- BLAST has appointed Anne Banschbach as the new Program Director of Valve Ecosystems and Development to oversee its Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 tournament series.
- Banschbach will lead the strategic direction of BLAST’s flagship properties, specifically the BLAST Premier for Counter-Strike 2 and BLAST Slam for Dota 2.
- In her new role, Banschbach is tasked with managing relationships with teams, players, and stakeholders, while increasing community and media engagement.
GRID Acquires Bayes Esports Intellectual Property Assets
GRID, a prominent esports gaming data and betting technology platform, has acquired the intellectual property assets of Berlin-based Bayes Esports.
- GRID has acquired the intellectual property assets of Berlin-based Bayes Esports for an undisclosed amount following the latter's liquidation proceedings.
- Bayes Esports officially filed for insolvency in May 2025, and a Berlin district court confirmed the company was illiquid and over-indebted on August 1, 2025.
- GRID plans to integrate Bayes’ decade of developed technology—including live data trading solutions, prediction models, and fan engagement tools—into the GRID Data Platform.
BLAST Signs Three-Year Deal With Chengdu Broadcasting Group Corporation
UK-based esports tournament organizer BLAST has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with the state-owned Chengdu Broadcasting Group Corporation (CBC).
- BLAST has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the state-owned Chengdu Broadcasting Group Corporation (CBC) to host esports events in China.
- The inaugural event under this partnership is the $1 million USD BLAST Dota 2 Slam, scheduled to take place in Chengdu from November 25 to December 7, 2025.
- The grand final of the BLAST Dota 2 Slam will be held at the Chengdu Fenghuangshan Sports Park Gymnasium, a venue with a seating capacity of up to 18,000.
Gaimin Gladiators Opt Out of The International
The esports organization Gaimin Gladiators has officially withdrawn from The International, the premier annual Dota 2 tournament scheduled for September 11–14, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany.
- Esports organization Gaimin Gladiators has withdrawn from The International 2025, the premier Dota 2 tournament scheduled for September 11–14 in Hamburg, Germany.
- Valve confirmed the withdrawal resulted from an internal failure between the organization and its players to reach an agreement on participation terms.
- The withdrawal is unexpected, as Gaimin Gladiators publicly posted a countdown to the event on social media on the same day the news broke.
GRID Signs Multi-Year Deal With ESL FACEIT Group
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) and the Berlin-based esports data firm GRID have entered into a multi-year partnership, establishing GRID as the exclusive provider of live esports data, infrastructure, and integrity services for EFG’s Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 competitions.
- ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has signed a multi-year partnership naming GRID as the exclusive provider of live esports data, infrastructure, and integrity services for its Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 competitions.
- The agreement covers major EFG-operated circuits, including Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), ESL Pro League, and ESL One.
- GRID will manage live data capture, distribution, and the delivery of audio-video feeds and data-powered visualizations to media and betting partners.
Chengdu, China, to Host Dota 2 BLAST Slam in November
The city of Chengdu, China, is set to host the Dota 2 BLAST Slam in November 2025.
- The Chengdu Sports Bureau has confirmed that the Dota 2 BLAST Slam will be hosted in Chengdu, China, this November.
- This event marks the first international Dota 2 tournament to be held in China since the pandemic.
- The tournament will be operated locally by the state-owned Chengdu Broadcasting Company.
Huya Expands Esports Presence with $140K Dota 2 Immortal Cup
The Chinese livestreaming platform Huya is strategically expanding its role in the esports industry by transitioning from a pure streaming service to a direct organizer of high-profile competitive events.
- Chinese streaming platform Huya is hosting the 'Immortal Cup' Dota 2 tournament on June 14-15, 2025, at the Yang Cheng Hu Esports Center in Suzhou.
- The tournament features a prize pool of ¥1 million RMB (approximately $140,000 USD) and includes retired professional players and streamers from both Huya and rival platform Douyu.
- Local fan demand for the event was high, with all 2,000 tickets for the venue selling out within seven minutes.
GRID Brings CCT Dota Season 2 to South America and Europe
GRID Esports has announced the expansion of its Champion of Champions Tour (CCT) Dota 2 tournament series into South America, alongside a continued presence in Europe.
- GRID Esports is launching the Champion of Champions Tour (CCT) Dota Season 2, featuring a total prize pool of $400,000 across Europe and South America.
- The tournament series will consist of 12 total events, with eight events in Europe and four in South America running from June 9, 2025, through April 2026.
- Prize pools are tiered by region, with European events offering $40,000 each and South American events offering $20,000 each.
eSports Federation of Ukraine Mostly Boycotts IESF European Esports Championship 2025
The eSports Federation of Ukraine has announced a partial boycott of the 2025 European Esports Championship, a qualifying event for the IESF World Esports Championship.
- The eSports Federation of Ukraine is boycotting the Dota 2, women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and PUBG Mobile competitions at the 2025 IESF European Esports Championship.
- The boycott is a protest against the International Esports Federation's decision to allow the Belarus national team to compete under its own national flag.
- Ukraine will continue to compete in the Counter-Strike 2 discipline at the event because the Belarusian team failed to qualify for that specific tournament.