All tournaments run throughout the year with different formats, prize pools, and team lineups. Top events gather leading teams and provide a wide range of betting markets, including maps, kills, and special objectives. Match formats often include best-of-3 and best-of-5 series, which affect betting strategies.
- The International (TI): The biggest event in Dota 2 with the highest prize pool. Features top teams from all regions and long playoff formats with best-of-5 finals;
- DreamLeague: A seasonal league with group stages and playoffs. Includes many top-tier teams and frequent matches across several weeks;
- ESL One Series: International tournaments held in different locations. Combines group stages with playoff brackets and strong team participation;
- PGL Wallachia: A competitive series with invited teams and qualifiers. Matches are played in structured formats with elimination rounds;
- BLAST Slam: A newer tournament series with selected teams and scheduled stages. Includes group matches followed by playoffs;
- Dota Pro Circuit (DPC): Regional leagues that lead to qualification for The International. Teams compete in divisions with promotion and relegation.