Dota 2 - DreamLeague Season 28 MOBA Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Esports

Stake offers the best odds on all your favourite events, including major Esports betting on Dota 2. Get the latest odds on Season 28 of the DreamLeague or read on to learn more about the tournament and how to bet at Stake Sportsbook.

Introduction to Dota 2 - DreamLeague Betting

The DreamLeague is a Dota 2 tournament that is part of the ESL Pro Tour (EPT). It’s open to teams from around the world, which earn a place to compete through closed qualifiers. The tournament offers a $1 million prize pool, with the winners receiving a top prize of $250,000, along with a club reward prize money worth $40,000. In addition, teams receive ESL Pro Tour points based on their final standings in the DreamLeague.

All DreamLeague matches are available to bet on here at Stake Sportsbook, including matches for the upcoming Season 28.

History of Dota 2 - DreamLeague

DreamLeague was created in 2013 by DreamHack, an Esports event organiser based in Sweden. The tournament was originally partnered with 6 Esports teams from Europe and North America. However, as the tournament has grown, the number of teams and regions involved has increased.

In 2017, DreamLeague Season 8 was included as part of the Dota Pro Circuit, with the DreamLeague Major giving teams a chance to earn points towards qualifying for The International.

Then, in 2023, Dream League Season 19 became part of the ESL Pro Tour, increasing the prestige of the tournament and meaning teams earn EPT points depending on their final standings.

DreamLeague Season 27 Recap

Team Yandex were the champions of DreamLeague Season 27, beating Team Spirit 3-1 in the Grand Final. Yandex finished the group stage 4-2, before beating OG and Tundra Esports in the upper bracket quarterfinals and semifinals.

When is DreamLeague Season 28?

DreamLeague Season 28 will take place between 16 February and 1 March 2026.

Who is Playing in DreamLeague Season 28

15 teams have already qualified either through the EPT leaderboard or regional qualifiers, while there is one remaining slot available for the winners of DreamLeague Division 2 Season 3. These teams have qualified for DreamLeague Season 28:

• Team Yandex - Winner of DreamLeague Season 27

• Team Spirit - Winner of Esports World Cup 2025 and DreamLeague Season 25

• PARIVISION - Winner of DreamLeague Season 26

• Extreme Gaming - Runners-up at The International 2025

• OG - 5th-6th at DreamLeague Season 27

• Tundra Esports - Winner of BLAST Slam V

• MOUZ - Winner of PGL Wallachia Season 6

• Team Liquid - Winner of PGL Wallachia Season 4

• Natus Vincere - 11th at DreamLeague Season 27

• Team Falcons - Winner of The International 2025

• BetBoom Team - Winner of PGL Wallachia Season 5

• Execration - 10th at DreamLeague Season 19

• Yakult Brothers - 24th at DreamLeague Season 27

• GamerLegion - 20th at DreamLeague Season 27

• paiN Gaming - 14th at DreamLeague Season 13

Format and Schedule of DreamLeague Season 28

16-19 February - Group Stage 1

8 teams are drawn into 2 separate round-robin groups. Teams play two games against each opponent, and the top 4 teams from each group advance to the next stage, while the remaining teams are eliminated.

20-27 February - Group Stage 2

Eight teams play a single round-robin group. Matches here are played to the best of 3 games. The top 2 teams advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while the 3rd and 4th place teams advance to the lower bracket.

28 February - 1 March Playoffs

This is a double-elimination bracket stage, with matches played to the best of 3 games. The Grand Final is a best-of-5 series.

How to Bet on DreamLeague & Dota 2 MOBA Bet Types

Before you start betting on the DreamLeague, we recommend checking out our guide to Esports betting and our guide on how to bet on Dota 2. You can follow these steps to place your first bets:

1. Log in to your Stake.com account using your secure passkey .

2. Search for Dota 2 or open the menu to look up Esports > Dota 2 > International > DreamLeague Season 28.

3. Check the outright betting markets or select any upcoming match to see all the available bet types.

4. Choose a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake, check your potential payout and confirm to place it.

There are lots of ways to bet on Dota 2 here at Stake Sportsbook. Popular betting markets include:

• Match Winner - Twoway (moneyline bet)

• Map handicap

• Total Maps

• Wins at Least One Map

• Correct Score

• Map Betting (Map Winner, Total Kills, Kills Handicap, Map Duration, etc.)

• Prop Bets (First Blood, First Tower, First Roshan, etc.)

DreamLeague Season 28 Betting Tips & Strategies

1. Research your bets - Betting on Dota 2 is just like betting on any other Esports or sports events. Make sure you carefully research the recent form of each team, focusing on their performance in major tournaments. You should also look at whether there have been any recent roster changes.

2. Read our guides and predictions - We’ve got lots of helpful guides which provide all the details on Esports betting. For example, our MOBA betting guide and MOBA terminology guide. You can also check out our picks for DreamLeague Season 28 on our sports blog to see our expert analysis and opinions.

3. Make the most of all the betting markets - There are lots of options to choose from when betting on Dota 2 tournaments at Stake, including handicaps, totals, correct scores, props and parlays. You can even find same-game multibet markets, providing lots of opportunities to find value.

Live Betting & Streaming Options for DreamLeague Season 28

You can enjoy all the action of DreamLeague Season 28 right here at Stake, with pre-match and live betting options available. To see the latest live scores, stats and live betting odds, just log in and select the event. Free live streams are also provided, so you never have to worry about missing out on any of the matches throughout the tournament.

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Betting on Esports

Deposit

1. Log in to your account and open your wallet to check your balance.

2. Select the deposit option and choose any of the available payment methods and local currency options, which include Canadian Dollars, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Mexican Pesos, USD in Ecuador, and Indian Rupees.

3. It’s also possible to deposit with crypto at Stake. We support cryptocurrency betting options, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, DOGE, LTC, TRX, and SOL.

4. Deposit crypto by sending it to the provided deposit address, or set up a deposit with Mesh. You can also buy crypto using a trusted exchange or platform such as Swapped.com or MoonPay .

5. Once your coins arrive, store them safely in the Stake vault, and you can also use the swap crypto feature to swap between supported cryptocurrencies.

Withdraw

1. Log in to your account and open your Stake wallet.

2. Select the withdraw option and any of the available payment methods.

3. Enter your payment details and the amount you want to withdraw from your account.

4. If you’re using crypto, make sure you have the right crypto network selected .

5. Confirm your details are correct before you complete the payment.

Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club, & Responsible Betting

You can make the most of our betting promotions while enjoying Season 28 of the DreamLeague at Stake. You’ll also be able to earn rewards as you place bets and level up your account, thanks to theVIP Club. Earn regular rakeback, reload bonuses and even your own personal VIP host as you rank up. Learn how it works on the VIP FAQ page.

Make sure you’re betting responsibly, staying within your limits and not getting carried away. Use our budget calculator to set a responsible budget and follow our Stake Smart guidelines for more information on how to enjoy Esports betting responsibly.