The competition continues as 2026 1win Essence II gathers talented Dota 2 teams for another exciting chapter of high-level action. With valuable prize money and championship prestige on the line, teams will showcase their drafting strategies, mechanical skill, and teamwork in a battle to prove who deserves the title. From intense laning phases to game-changing team fights, every match promises thrilling moments for Dota 2 fans with a prize pool of $200,000.

Tournament Format

Group Stage will be played in a Two Single Round-Robin and all matches are best-of-two series format.

Playoffs will be played in a Double-Elimination bracket and all matches are best-of-three series except for the Grand Finals which is best-of-five.