Team Spirit Steps Back from DreamLeague Season 26

Team Spirit, a prominent esports team from Eastern Europe known for their expertise in Dota 2, has chosen not to participate in DreamLeague Season 26. This was confirmed by the tournament organizers on March 31, 2025. Though Team Spirit had secured their position in the tournament due to their impressive standing in the Esports Pro Tour (EPT), the reasons behind their withdrawal remain undisclosed by either the team or the organizers, leading to conjecture among fans and analysts about their rationale.

Next Up: Team Liquid

With Team Spirit’s decision to not partake in DreamLeague Season 26, their vacancy has been taken up by Team Liquid, who happened to be next on the EPT standings. This offers Team Liquid a major chance to acquire additional points and prizes, potentially outperforming their competition in upcoming esteemed tournaments such as the Riyadh Masters 2025. Team Spirit’s absence could carry strategic implications as well. It’s possible that they might be directing their attention to preparation for other significant impending events like Riyadh Masters 2025 and The International 2025, both of which are seen as high points in the Dota 2 competitive schedule.

Details About DreamLeague Season 26

Scheduled to run from May 19 to June 1, 2025, DreamLeague Season 26 is set to proceed in an online format. Sixteen teams will be competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool and 29,200 EPT points. Several top teams have already received their invitations, while the remaining contenders will be decided based on the outcome of closed qualifiers.

Possible Objectives of Team Spirit

Even though Team Spirit’s departure from DreamLeague Season 26 has given rise to various questions, their decision might align with a potential strategy. It seems the team might prioritize rejuvenation and preparation, thereby ensuring their readiness for larger tournaments set to happen later in the year.