PGL Announces a Three-Year DOTA 2 Tournament Marathon with at least eight events boasting $1 Million prize pools between 2024 and 2026.
Just one month before The International 12 kicked off with the group stage, Valve announced that there would be no more Dota Pro Circuit.
ESL Pro Tour Season was primed to practically replace Valve’s Dota Pro Circuit with six events announced for 2024, and the calendar was opened up for any other potential third-party events.
But PGL, who had been at the forefront of the DPC and The International over the last few years was not about to be sidelined.
Proclaiming themselves as “the last independent tournament organizer in the industry, without any governmental investment”, PGL is proving their commitment to Dota 2.
“Riding the wave of its 2024 events, PGL is thrilled to elevate the game even further with a bold three-year commitment to DOTA 2! In 2025 and 2026, prepare for an action-packed schedule as PGL ramps up its tournament lineup, hosting three electrifying DOTA 2 tournaments each year. This expansion is a testament to PGL's unwavering dedication to nurturing the growth and ensuring the sustainability of the DOTA 2 esports scene. Fans and players, brace yourselves for more thrilling battles, strategic masterclasses, and unforgettable moments as PGL continues to shape the future of competitive DOTA 2.”
The prominent tournament organizer will be bringing the first wave of events back to Romania. For the trivia, history, and geography curious, Wallachia is the name of the land where Romania is now. At first, it was a principality named Wallachia (which means the Romanian land) sometime in the 14 century until 1866 when it changed to the Kingdom of Romania.
PGL Wallachia
Set in Bucharest from May 10-19, PGL's first tournament of the year will feature 16 elite teams. The tournament will take place in PGL Studios in Bucharest, Romania.
Open Qualifiers: March 21st-24th
Closed Qualifiers: March 25-28th
Main Event: May 10-19th
PGL 2024-26 Road Map:
2024
2024 Tournament #1 - May 10-19 | Qualifiers - March 21-28th
2024 PGL Tournament #2 - November 15-24 | Qualifiers - September 29-October 6
2025
2025 Tournament #1 - March 6-15 | Qualifiers - January 5-12
2025 PGL Tournament #2 - April 18-27 | Qualifiers - March 23-30
2025 PGL Tournament #3 - November 7-16 | Qualifiers - September 21-28
2026
2026 PGL Tournament #1 - March 6-15 | Qualifiers - January 4-11
2026 PGL Tournament #2 - April 17-26 | Qualifier - March 22-29
2026 PGL Tournament #3 - November 6-15 | Qualifier - September 27 - October 4
