ESL Challenger China
Dota2 tournament
Dates:
30 january - 1 february 2026
Tier:
Tier 3
Prize money:
$ 142 000
Other prizes:
0 DPC
Main stage
Play-off stage tables. This stage is final and determines the winners and prizes received.
Main stage table
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Tournament information
General information
Organizers:
ESL
Location:
Shanghai, China
Tournament region:
China
Dates:
30 january - 1 february
Prize pool:
$ 142 000
EPL points:
0
Tier:
Tier 3
Number of participants:
8
From open qualifications:
4
Direct invitation:
4
Tournament format
general information
- Eight teams (five invited, three from open qualifications)
- Second-chance tournament grid, i.e. this is a tournament system in which a participant is eliminated from the tournament after two losses
- The Grand Final is Bo5, all other series are Bo3
- One team advances to the main tournament
Participants
From open qualifications
Direct invitation
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Results and prizes
Place
Team
Prizes
Other prizes
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