PGL has officially announced the 12 invited teams for PGL Wallachia Season 7, confirming the return of its flagship Dota 2 event to Bucharest from March 7 to 15, with a total prize pool of $1 million and a full 16 team lineup.

The tournament marks the second Wallachia event since The International 2026, following Mouz’s dramatic title win at Season 6, and once again places PGL Studios at the centre of the early 2026 competitive calendar.

All Invited Teams For PGL Wallachia Season 7

PGL confirmed the following 12 teams have received direct invitations to Wallachia Season 7:

• BetBoom
• Aurora
• Team Falcons
• Team Liquid
• Natus Vincere
• OG Esports
• Parivision
• Team Spirit
• Tundra Esports
• Mouz
• Team Yandex
• Xtreme Gaming

🌟 We are thrilled to announce the 12 Invited Teams for 🐺 PGL Wallachia 🇷🇴 Season 7!

📅 March 7-15
📍 PGL Studios
💰 $1M
👥 16 teams#PGLWallachia pic.twitter.com/HGh5Gj5JOf

— PGL (@pglesports) January 26, 2026

These invites cover many of the strongest international contenders, ensuring a high level of competition before a single qualifier has even concluded.

Four Closed Qualifier Spots Still Up For Grabs

The remaining four slots will be decided through regional Closed Qualifiers in the Americas, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia.

Several notable teams are expected to contest those places. In the Americas, GamerLegion and Heroic headline the field. Western Europe features Virtus.pro and Nigma Galaxy, while Eastern Europe includes 1Win and Avulus. Asian qualifiers are set to feature Rekonix, Vici Gaming, and Team Nemesis among others.

Mouz Return As Defending Wallachia Champions

Mouz enter the tournament as reigning Wallachia champions after edging Team Spirit 3-2 in a tense Season 6 Grand Final. However, their recent form has been mixed. At BLAST Slam V, Mouz finished in the 3rd to 4th range, falling to eventual champions Tundra Esports in the semi-finals.

That result sets up a potential rematch narrative, with Tundra arriving in strong form and clearly capable of challenging for the title.

Key Roster And Staff Storylines To Watch

Several teams arrive with notable changes or unresolved questions. BetBoom will see the return of coach Anatoly “boolk” Ivanov to the active lineup after being benched in September, a move that could significantly impact their preparation and in-game structure.

Team Spirit, meanwhile, remain without a coach following the benching of Airat “Silent” Gaziev. While rumours continue to circulate around Filipe “Astini” Ribeiro potentially joining the organisation, no official confirmation has been made ahead of the event.

OG Esports also arrive with a symbolic change, as this will be the first Wallachia event featuring their return to green jerseys after ending their near decade-long partnership with Red Bull.

PGL Wallachia Season 7 Format And Prize Pool Details

PGL Wallachia Season 7 will take place at PGL Studios in Bucharest, Romania, running from March 7 to 15.

The tournament features a $1,000,000 prize pool, with $300,000 awarded to the champions.

All 16 teams will compete in a full Best of 3 Swiss stage, where the top eight teams advance and the bottom eight are eliminated. The playoffs will use a double-elimination Best of 3 bracket, culminating in a Best of 5 Grand Final to decide the champion.

Why Wallachia Season 7 Matters

With elite teams returning, unresolved roster questions, and four open qualifier slots still to be filled, PGL Wallachia Season 7 is shaping up as one of the most competitive Dota 2 events of early 2026. The mix of established champions, evolving lineups, and regional hopefuls makes the Bucharest event a key checkpoint before the season fully settles.

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The stage is set for DreamLeague Season 27, with ESL FACEIT confirming the 11 directly invited teams that will join the action in December. As the first major event of the ESL Pro Tour (EPT) 2025/2026 season, the tournament is shaping up to be a massive spectacle for Dota 2 fans around the world.

Our #DreamLeague Season 27 invited teams are LOCKED IN! 🔥

They’ll be joining the 8 teams from the Closed Qualifiers and 5 teams from Division 2 for our BIGGEST DreamLeague yet! ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/ILF6h9zN70

— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) September 30, 2025

Who’s In?

The list of invited squads features some of the biggest names in competitive Dota 2, including reigning International champions Team Falcons, alongside DreamLeague Season 26 winners PARAVISION. Other heavy hitters such as Team Spirit, Team Liquid, Xtreme Gaming, BetBoom Team, Tundra Esports, Aurora Gaming, Nigma Galaxy, HEROIC, and Talon Esports are all confirmed.

They’ll be joined by eight teams that advanced through regional qualifiers, while five more slots remain open from Division 2 Stage 1. In total, 24 teams will be competing for glory.

Why It Matters

The spotlight will be firmly on Team Falcons, who lifted the Aegis at The International 2025 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Xtreme Gaming in Hamburg. Meanwhile, PARAVISION comes into the event as one of the hottest squads in the scene, having dominated last season with titles at DreamLeague Season 26 and ESL One Raleigh, plus a third-place finish at TI14.

Other teams, including Tundra, BetBoom, and Xtreme Gaming, have recently undergone roster changes, making this the first big test for their new line-ups. With so much in flux, fans can expect plenty of surprises when the tournament gets underway.

Tournament Details

DreamLeague Season 27 runs online from 10–21 December 2025, bringing a prize pool of $1 million NZD (~£749,400) to the table. Alongside the cash, teams will compete for 19,500 EPT Points and $250,000 (~£187,350) in club rewards, which could prove crucial for securing invitations to future ESL Pro Tour events.

The format kicks off with a Swiss system Group Stage featuring best-of-three matches. From there, the top squads will battle through a double-elimination Playoffs bracket, leading to a best-of-five Grand Final to crown the champion.

Where to Watch

Every match will be streamed live on ESL’s official Dota 2 Twitch and YouTube channels, ensuring fans around the globe can follow the action.

DreamLeague Season 27 not only marks the start of the new competitive year but also sets the tone for what’s expected to be a thrilling season of Dota 2, with DreamLeague Season 28 and ESL One Birmingham already on the horizon.

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