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How to Take Part in DreamLeague S28 on MelBet Pick’em
One of the most anticipated Dota 2 tournaments for 2026 is already starting! We’re talking about DreamLeague Season 28. The legendary DreamLeague series traditionally brings together the world’s strongest teams and remains an important part of the professional Dota 2 calendar.
At the 2026 Dota 2 DreamLeague Season 28 tournament, viewers can expect matches featuring top teams worldwide. However, in addition to watching their favourite teams play, fans can also take part in a themed MelBet Pick’em Quiz dedicated to this tournament. Fun is guaranteed, and the chances of winning valuable prizes are quite high! Here is how to participate.
To take the Dota 2 Pick’em quiz, you must have an account with the official MelBet Mongolia website. You can use this link to register using one of the four available registration methods. Simply choose the one that’s most convenient for you.
After signing up, go to your personal account and fill in all your personal information. We need this information to contact you if you win. You’ll also find your 10-digit MelBet ID in your personal account, which you’ll use to register on the platform hosting the quiz.
Go to pickem-mongolia.com (you’re already here) and click the “Register” button in the upper-right corner of the screen. This will open a registration form where you’ll need to enter a valid email address and your MelBet ID.
Before submitting the form, you must confirm that you have read the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions and that you are at least 21 years old. You will receive a MelBet Pick’em registration confirmation via the email address you provided. If you are under 21, please close this website.
After registering and logging into your account, you can start participating immediately. You’ll find Dota 2 tournament 2026 cards on the main page. Click on the first card for DreamLeague S28 to transfer to the tournament page.
Before you start the quiz, review all the information about the Dota 2 DreamLeague S28 tournament, including the dates, format, participating teams, and even the prize pool. We recommend doing this first before taking the quiz.
Do you already know everything about the Dota 2 game and DreamLeague Season 28? Well, don’t wait! Start the quiz. You’ll find 4 difficulty levels, each with 5 questions. You have 10 seconds to answer each question.
In total, you can earn up to 50 points. A detailed point breakdown for each level can be found on the DreamLeague S28 tournament rules page.
The quiz will be available throughout the entire Dota 2 DreamLeague tournament and for a short period afterwards. The quiz will close at exactly 11:59 PM on March 2. Immediately after that, our team will begin calculating the scores.
Once the tally is complete, we will publish the live stream date to announce the winners on the official MelBet Mongolia Facebook page. Winners will be chosen using random.org during the live stream.
DreamLeague S28 Teams
Sixteen teams are participating in the DreamLeague Season 28 Dota 2 tournament. The team roster was formed using the ESL Pro Tour (EPT) system, which takes into account teams’ results in previous tournaments in the series and the distribution of ranking points.
Unlike formats with strict regional quotas, DreamLeague combines direct invitations and qualifiers. Some Dota 2 teams received invites due to high EPT rankings and consistent performance in Tier 1 tournaments. The remaining teams earned their slots through regional qualifiers, confirming their eligibility through competitive results. Below is the full list of DreamLeague Dota 2 teams and their current rosters:
| № | Team/Country | Roster | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1
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Team Yandex
Russia
|
watson
CHIRA_JUNIOR
Noticed
Saksa
Malady
|
EPT Leaderboard |
|
2
|
Yatoro
Mirele
Collapse
rue
panto
|
EPT Leaderboard | |
|
3
|
Satanic
No[o]ne-
SSS
9Class
Dukalis
|
EPT Leaderboard | |
|
4
|
Ame
NothingToSay
Xxs
fy
xNova
|
EPT Leaderboard | |
|
5
|
Natsumi
Yopaj
Nikko
TIMS
skem
|
EPT Leaderboard | |
|
6
|
Pure
bzm
33
Ari
Whitemon
|
EPT Leaderboard | |
|
7
|
MOUZ
Germany
|
Crystallis
MidOne
BOOM
yamich
Seleri
|
WEU Qualifier |
|
8
|
miCKe
Nisha
Ace
Boxi
tOfu
|
WEU Qualifier | |
|
9
|
gotthejuice
Niku
pma
Zayac
Riddys
|
WEU Qualifier | |
|
10
|
skiter
Malr1ne
ATF
Cr1t-
Sneyking
|
WEU Qualifier | |
|
11
|
Kiritych~
gpk~
MieRo
Save-
Kataomi
|
EEU Qualifier | |
|
12
|
flyfly
MooN
Yang
BoBoKa
天命
|
CN Regional Slot | |
|
13
|
Execration
Philippines
|
Palos
Bob
Tino
Shanks
cml
|
SEA Qualifier |
|
14
|
GamerLegion
United States
|
Yamsun
RCY
Fayde
Bignum
Speeed
|
NA Qualifier |
|
15
|
paiN Gaming
Brazil
|
Parker
DarkMago
Frank
Scofield
Elmisho
|
SA Qualifier |
|
16
|
Nightfall
Mikoto
Ws
Mira
kaori
|
Division 2 Season 3 |
China 
Europe 
United Kingdom 
Netherlands 
Ukraine 
Saudi Arabia 
Serbia DreamLeague Season 28 MelBet Pick’em Challenge Prizes
The MelBet Pick’em Challenge for DreamLeague S28 is the first Dota 2 Pick’em Challenge of 2026. That’s why our team has prepared 15 attractive prizes. Each participant from Mongolia has a chance to win one or all of them for free. The giveaway is divided into two tiers. However, participants who score 25 or more points automatically participate in both giveaways.
1 – 24 points
25+ points
Complete the DreamLeague Season 28 Quiz and Win with MelBet!
Why only follow the tournament when you can turn your knowledge into valuable prizes? Learn all about the DreamLeague S28 tournament Dota 2, and try to answer all the questions correctly in the MelBet Pick'em Quiz. Each participant from Mongolia who scores the required number of points has a chance to win one of the prizes. Participation is completely free, and the grand prize this time is a Apple Watch Series 11!
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DreamLeague S28 – A New Stage of the Legendary Dota 2 Series
DreamLeague is a professional Dota 2 tournament series. Launched in late 2013, the project initially developed as a European league but has grown into an international Tier-1 Dota 2 tournament. Today, DreamLeague is part of the ESL Pro Tour, with several DreamLeague seasons held throughout the year. DreamLeague S28 continues this tradition, bringing together 16 of the strongest teams, selected through a system of direct invitations and regional qualifiers.
The DreamLeague Dota tournament series is unique because it combines an online format with an organisation, prize pool, and media coverage comparable to those of live tournaments. It is also a long-term test of consistency and strategic depth for teams. On the other hand, spectators have a great opportunity to watch top-level matches over several weeks.
| Series | DreamLeague (ESL Pro Tour) |
|---|---|
| Organizer | ESL Gaming |
| Game | Dota 2 |
| Type | Online |
| Server | Europe West |
| Location | Europe |
| Dates | February 16 – March 1, 2026 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Prize Pool | $1,000,000 USD |
| Tier | Tier 1 |
DreamLeague Season 28 Format
The DreamLeague S28 format is designed to ensure the most objective determination of the strongest team. The tournament includes two group stages and a double-elimination playoff. This reduces the influence of random results and requires participants to demonstrate consistency throughout the competition.
The multi-stage structure makes the tournament strategically challenging. Teams must demonstrate draft depth, adaptability to opponents, and resilience across the formats. This approach is consistent with the standards of Tier 1 ESL Pro Tour events. The table below presents a full breakdown of the Dota 2 DreamLeague Season 28 format.
| Stage | Dates | Format | Match Type | Advances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage 1 | February 16-20, 2026 | 16 teams, 2 single round-robin groups (8 teams each) | All matches – Bo2 | Top 4 from each group → Group Stage 2 |
| Group Stage 2 | February 21-27, 2026 | 8 teams, single round-robin | All matches – Bo3 | Top 2 → Upper Bracket 3rd–4th → Lower Bracket |
| Playoffs | February 28 – March 1, 2026 | 4 teams, Double Elimination | Bo3, Grand Final – Bo5 | Winner becomes DreamLeague Season 28 Champion |
DreamLeague S28 Prize Pool
The DreamLeague Season 28 prize pool is $1,000,000, confirming the tournament’s status as a Tier 1 event in the ESL Pro Tour system. Moreover, the funding distribution structure is designed to account for both individual player compensation and club support. This perfectly reflects the modern model of the esports ecosystem.
Of the total prize pool, $750,000 is allocated to player payments, and $250,000 to Club Rewards. In addition to cash rewards, teams also earn ESL Pro Tour ranking points (EPT Points). These influence their positions in the seasonal qualifying system and their chances of participating in the next major tournaments of the Dota 2 DreamLeague 2026 series.
| Place | Player Prize | Club Reward | Total per Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250,000 | $40,000 | $290,000 |
| 2nd | $100,000 | $30,000 | $130,000 |
| 3rd | $80,000 | $25,000 | $105,000 |
| 4th | $60,000 | $20,000 | $80,000 |
| 5th | $40,000 | $15,000 | $55,000 |
| 6th | $35,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| 7th | $30,000 | $12,500 | $42,500 |
| 8th | $25,000 | $12,500 | $37,500 |
| 9th–10th | $20,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| 11th–12th | $17,500 | $10,000 | $27,500 |
| 13th–14th | $15,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| 15th–16th | $10,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 |
As for ESL Pro Tour points, a whopping 23,090 EPT Points will be distributed during DreamLeague S28. These points determine the teams’ seasonal rankings and influence invites to subsequent tournaments in the series.
Points are awarded using a combined model: teams receive base points for their final placement, while finalists earn additional bonuses for their performance in the group stages. This encourages consistency throughout the DreamLeague S28 Dota 2 tournament.
| Placement | Base Points | Group Stage 1 Bonus | Group Stage 2 Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4,800 | 420 | 420 |
| 2nd | 4,000 | 210 | – |
| 3rd | 3,200 | 105 | – |
| 4th | 2,560 | – | – |
| 5th | 1,920 | – | – |
| 6th | 1,600 | – | – |
| 7th | 960 | – | – |
| 8th | 640 | – | – |
| 9th–10th | 400 | – | – |
| 11th–12th | 200 | – | – |
| 13th–14th | 112 | – | – |
| 15th–16th | 48 | – | – |
Final Remarks
If you’ve read this far, you’re definitely ready to take the DreamLeague Season 28 quiz. But keep in mind that the questions may touch on the history of this series’ tournaments. So, don’t relax! Only begin the quiz once you’ve done proper research. And don’t forget the quiz closes on March 2!
FAQ
All participants who are 21 years of age or older at the time of registration are eligible to participate. Please note that only users from Mongolia can claim prizes. Participants from other countries can take part in the quiz outside the MelBet Pick’em prize pool.
Yes, you can only participate using a registered and verified MelBet account. You need a MelBet account to register on the MelBet Pick’em platform. Please note that your results may be invalid if there is an inconsistency in account information on these two platforms.
The quiz consists of 4 difficulty levels, each with 5 questions. Participants must answer 20 questions in total. Each question is availabe 10 seconds, and no retry attempts are allowed.
The quiz is available until 11:59 PM (local time) on March 2, 2026. After that, the system automatically closes access and begins the scoring process.
The maximum number of points you can earn is 50 points. The number of points awarded depends on a question’s difficulty level. The higher the difficulty level, the higher the value of a correct answer. At the final level, you can earn as many as 4 points for each correct answer.
The winners are determined after the scoring is complete. A draw is held among participants who earned the required number of points using the random.org random number generator. The date and format to announce the winners will be published on the MelBet Mongolia Facebook page.
