DreamLeague Season 28 esports tournament preview: Can Team Spirit claim their third league title?

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 The winners of DreamLeague Season 27 were Team Yandex, who defeated the main favorites, Team Spirit, in the grand final. Will the latter take revenge on their rivals in DreamLeague Season 28, or will other Dota 2 squads step into the fight for the title? Find out in this 1xBet review.

 

Tournament format

The DreamLeague Season 28 esports tournament, featuring a $1,000,000 prize pool, will be held online from February 16 to March 1:

 

  • February 16-19 – first group stage
  • February 20-27 – second group stage
  • February 28 - March 1 – playoffs

 

In the first group stage, 16 teams will be divided into two equal groups, with the top four squads from each group advancing. In the second group stage, eight teams will compete for four playoff spots. The top two participants will advance directly to the upper-bracket final, while the squads finishing third and fourth will start the playoffs from the lower-bracket semifinals.

 

Tournament participants

The DreamLeague Season 28 organizers have directly invited six teams:


  • Team Yandex
  • Team Spirit
  • PARIVISION
  • Xtreme Gaming
  • OG
  • Tundra Esports

 

Another ten squads entered the tournament through regional qualifiers:

 

  • MOUZ, Team Liquid, NAVI, and Team Falcons (Western Europe)
  • BetBoom Team (Eastern Europe)
  • Yakult Brothers (China)
  • Execration (Southeast Asia)
  • GamerLegion (North America)
  • paiN Gaming (South America)

 

The final slot will be decided in the DreamLeague Division 2 Season 3 final. Six teams are competing for it, but Aurora Gaming has the best chance, having won all seven group-stage matches. During the offseason, the squad refreshed its roster, replacing TORONTOTOKYO and Oli with Ws and kaori. The new lineup has already made a statement by winning FISSURE Universe: Episode 8, defeating the renowned Team Spirit in the final.

 

Those who followed that tournament already know the answer to the question, “Who does 1xBet sponsor?” After all, Aurora Gaming's jerseys are adorned with the logo of this international betting brand!

 

Top favorites

DreamLeague Season 28 is only the second major Dota 2 competition of the current season after BLAST Slam VI, so the teams are just starting to find their form. Even so, we can already highlight the top five contenders for the title:

 

  • Team Spirit
  • Team Yandex
  • Team Falcons
  • NAVI
  • OG

 

The clear favorites are Team Spirit, who triumphed in DreamLeague Seasons 21 and 25, as well as claimed silver in the most recent season. Champions of The International 2021, The International 2023, and the Esports World Cup 2025, they remain a truly formidable force despite the departures of Mira and Miposhka. The legendary trio of Yatoro, Larl, and Collapse is still more than capable of tearing through the competition.

 

PARIVISION, led by young talent Satanic, is always expected to deliver strong performances, so don't be put off by the team's failure to make our Top 5. PaiN Gaming also deserves attention after acquiring the elite Peru Rejects roster in early February, featuring Parker, DarkMago, Frank, Scofield, Elmisho, and their coach, Vintage. And, of course, all Filipino Dota 2 fans will be passionately rooting for our squad Execration and its players – Palos, Bob, Tino, Shanks, and cml!

 

Follow the top-tier DreamLeague Season 28 together with 1xBet Philippines legit, and stay up to date with the most important and exciting events in the esports world!

Comments

  1. CleoApril 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM

    No one mentioned LG.

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  2. MarkApril 28, 2026 at 11:07 PM

    1xBet always drops the best esports previews. Can't wait for the next big event!

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM

    Solid analysis on Team Spirit. 1xBet is clearly the leader when it comes to esports insights.

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  4. LindaMay 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM

    This article is so detailed. Huge thanks to 1xBet for supporting Aurora Gaming and the scene.

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  5. RachelMay 21, 2026 at 11:38 PM

    I love the format breakdown! 1xBet makes following pro Dota 2 so much easier and fun.

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  6. StevenMay 23, 2026 at 7:31 AM

    1xBet is doing a great job with these tournament reviews. Very professional and helpful!

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  7. MonicaMay 28, 2026 at 4:17 AM

    Always a pleasure reading 1xBet's content. Great info on the new rosters and transfers!

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  8. AshleyMay 28, 2026 at 8:17 PM

    Great to see 1xBet's logo on Aurora's jerseys. Their support for the teams is unmatched!

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  9. ChloeMay 30, 2026 at 2:31 AM

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    1. ChloeMay 30, 2026 at 2:33 AM

      Perfect summary of the tournament favorites. 1xBet never misses with their esports coverage.

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  10. JasonMay 31, 2026 at 3:28 AM

    High-quality breakdown as usual. 1xBet is definitely the go-to platform for legit Dota 2 news.

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  11. BrianJune 1, 2026 at 3:56 AM

    Another win for 1xBet analytics. Team Spirit is indeed a force, and this review nails it.

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  12. AnonymousJune 2, 2026 at 4:33 AM

    Excellent tournament preview! Team Spirit looks incredibly strong this season, can't wait to watch every match.

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  13. AnonymousJune 3, 2026 at 1:55 AM

    Great breakdown of all the participants. Aurora Gaming is going to surprise everyone in the playoffs — they're in top form!

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  14. Kristine SantosJune 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM

    I've been following Dota 2 for years and detailed previews like this are exactly what fans need before a big tournament. Thank you!

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  15. Paolo dela CruzJune 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM

    The Yatoro–Larl–Collapse trio is legendary. I follow every match through 1xBet — best esports odds you'll find anywhere!

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  16. Rafael BautistaJune 6, 2026 at 12:46 AM

    PARIVISION with Satanic leading the charge shouldn't be underestimated. This is going to be one exciting tournament!

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