Dubai Series 2026 · Team title
Dota 2 tournament in Dubai Draft smart. Rotate fast. Close the ancient.
Dota 2 at Halliday Games is a free, 18+ tournament played in person in Dubai: 5v5, best-of series on PC, at all three Dubai Series events — 21 Nov, 28 Nov and 5 Dec 2026 (dates tentative). It pays AED 4,500 in prizes for this title. To qualify, register free and reach Level 11 (1,000 XP) with daily missions.
- Format
- 5v5
- Platform
- PC
- Prizes
- AED 4,500
How it plays
Dota 2 at the Dubai Series
Five-stack strategy at LAN speed: drafts, rotations and team fights decided in the same room as your opponents, not over voice chat from home.
Matches are 5v5 best-of series on PC. Lose a series on Elimination Night and your team is out; the Grand Final crowns the season's Dota 2 champions.
New to the season? Read how qualifying works, then create your free profile — missions start the day you sign up. Match settings follow the official rules and each event pack.
DOTA facts
- Format
- 5v5, best-of series
- Platform
- PC
- Entry
- Free · register individually, teams form when slots are confirmed
- Who
- Players 18+ · in person in Dubai
- Events
- 3 nights · 21 Nov, 28 Nov and 05 Dec 2026 · tentative
- Prizes
- AED 4,500 for this title
- Qualify
- Gold league · Level 11 · 1,000 XP
The dates
Where DOTA is played
Dota 2 runs at every event of the season. All times in Dubai (GST · UTC+4); the venue is shared with confirmed players.
Prizes
AED 4,500 on the DOTA podium
AED 3,000 for the champion, AED 1,000 for the runner-up and AED 500 for third place — paid per title at the Grand Final. Prizes are proposed and confirmed with each event announcement; winners complete ID and eligibility checks first.
1st · Champion
AED 3,000
2nd · Runner-up
AED 1,000
3rd · Third place
AED 500
FAQ
Dota 2 tournament questions
Halliday Games is an independent organiser, not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by any game publisher, platform holder or FIFA. Game names are used only to identify the titles played.
Is there a free Dota 2 tournament in Dubai?
Yes. Halliday Games Dubai Series 2026 runs a free Dota 2 tournament in person in Dubai for players aged 18+: 5v5, best-of series on PC, at the Opening Qualifier on Saturday 21 November 2026, Elimination Night on Saturday 28 November 2026 and Grand Final on Saturday 5 December 2026. Dates are tentative until the organiser confirms them.
Do I need a full five-stack to enter Dota 2?
No. Every player registers individually and earns their own eligibility (Level 11 · 1,000 XP). Team details are collected when slots are confirmed.
Can I bring my own mouse, keyboard or headset?
Yes. Stations are set up on site, and you can bring your own controller, mouse, keyboard or headset — referees check all gear before play.
What can I win in the Dota 2 tournament?
AED 4,500 for this title: AED 3,000 for the champion, AED 1,000 for the runner-up and AED 500 for third place. Prizes are proposed and confirmed with each event announcement; winners complete ID and eligibility checks first.
Your move
Earn your seat in the DOTA bracket.
Registration is free. Complete daily missions, reach the Gold league (Level 11, 1,000 XP) and confirm your slot for the next event in Dubai.
Event gateGold league · Level 11 · 1,000 XP
