Aurora, PARIVISION, Xtreme open DreamLeague Season 28 with wins

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PARIVISION, Aurora Gaming and Xtreme Gaming secured victories on the opening day of Group Stage 1 as the DreamLeague Season 28 Dota 2 tournament got underway. The initial stage runs through Friday, with the top four teams from each of the two groups advancing to Group Stage 2, a single round robin featuring best-of-three matches. The championship team will receive $250,000 in prize money and a $40,000 club reward.

Why it matters

DreamLeague is one of the premier Dota 2 tournaments, featuring top teams from around the world competing for a substantial prize pool. The opening results set the stage for the rest of the group stage and upcoming playoff bracket, which will determine the champion of this prestigious event.

The details

On the first day of Group Stage 1, PARIVISION swept paiN Gaming in two quick matches, while Aurora Gaming blanked BetBoom Team. In Group B, Xtreme Gaming notched two wins over Team Spirit, and Tundra Esports and MOUZ tied 1-1 in their series.

• The initial group stage runs through Friday, February 21, 2026.
• Group Stage 2, a single round robin with best-of-three matches, will take place February 24-27.
• The double-elimination playoff bracket is scheduled for February 28 to March 1.

What’s next

The top four teams from each group will advance to Group Stage 2, a single round robin featuring best-of-three matches from February 24-27. The four teams that emerge from Group Stage 2 will compete in a double-elimination playoff bracket from February 28 to March 1 to determine the DreamLeague Season 28 champion.