Dota 2 Opens the Esports World Cup 2026

Dota 2 kicks off the Esports World Cup 2026. The classic opens the year's biggest esports festival in Paris and sends the world's best teams straight into the race for a hefty slice of the 75-million-dollar prize pool.

Dota remains a discipline where prize money reaches dimensions rarely seen in any other game – so there is plenty at stake for players' careers and market values. A strong opening run sets the tone for the entire summer.

Our Dota 2 rankings now cover 100 players. After the EWC opener we'll update performance and valuations – a good moment to see who is in top form.