Dota 2 returns for GOTF 2026 with $1M prize pool
Dota 2 is officially back for the Games of the Future 2026.
From 31 July to 5 August 2026, the world's top Dota 2 teams will make their way to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to compete for a massive US$1M prize pool — one of the biggest of the season.
The action will unfold at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, a world-class venue with a 5,000-seat arena that is more than ready to host the intensity and drama that only Dota 2 can deliver.
Fans who followed GOTF 2025 in Abu Dhabi will remember just how intense the Dota 2 action can be, as team Win delivered a flawless run through the tournament, going undefeated before securing a 2:0 victory in the Grand Final to claim the title. Played out in front of packed arenas and watched by more than 40 million fans worldwide, the competition became one of the defining moments of the Games, underlining Dota 2’s place among the most compelling titles on the global stage.
"We are thrilled to bring Dota 2 back to the Games of the Future. As one of the most widely played and passionately followed esports titles in the world, Dota 2 represents the very highest level of competitive play. Following the unforgettable tournament at GOTF 2025, we are excited to welcome the world’s best teams to Astana this year for what promises to be another exceptional competition.”
Dota 2 will be one of eight disciplines featured at GOTF 2026, uniting globally recognised titles, the world’s best gamers and elite athletes on a single international stage for 12 days of electrifying competition.
Further details on participating teams, qualification pathways and broadcast information will be available soon on the official GOTF MOBA PC web page. In the meantime, you can relive the Dota 2 magic from Abu Dhabi on the official OTT platform at tv.gofuture.games.
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