Perimeter Rd
Marston Green
Birmingham
B40 1NT
Our flagship event returns to Birmingham and its incredible crowd in 2026. 16 of the world's best teams will battle their way to the City of a Thousand Trades, where they will compete for the title of ESL One Champions.
With a new format, more teams, the best crowd in esports, and all of DreamHack Birmingham to explore with any ESL One ticket, we've never been so back.
ESL One Ticket buyers for 2026 are privileged to have the best gaming festival in the world as their event expo, with access included totally free when you purchase an ESL One Birmingham ticket.
Where brands, exhibitors, and partners show off the latest gear, wildest ideas, and the next big thing in gaming culture.
Cosplay is for everyone at DreamHack. Suit up if you want, cheer from the crowd if you don’t, and dive into workshops that spark your creativity.
Leave your setup at home, we’ve got you covered! The Freeplay area is packed with PCs ready for you to get your 5 stack together and play some Dotes.
DreamHack Quests turn the festival into a real-life video game adventure. Search and complete quests for unique merch and loot.
Sit closest to the players!
Best Chance to be on the camera!
* Floor seating ticket buyers have a higher chance of being interviewed on stream!
Join us right next to the players to get a full taste of the action!
* Floor seating ticket buyers have a higher chance of being interviewed on stream!
Incredible Dota experienced in the very heart of the crowd!
* Floor seating ticket buyers have a higher chance of being interviewed on stream!
Great price opportunity for a shorter visit
Available for all ticket types!
[£2.95 Admin Fee (per order)]
Place | Prize Money | Club Reward | EPT Points |
---|---|---|---|
1st | $250,000 | $40,000 | 8000 |
2nd | $100,000 | $30,000 | 6000 |
3rd | $80,000 | $25,000 | 5000 |
4th | $60,000 | $20,000 | 4000 |
5th | $40,000 | $15,000 | 2800 |
6th | $40,000 | $15,000 | 2800 |
7th | $27,500 | $12,500 | 1300 |
8th | $27,500 | $12,500 | 1300 |
9th | $20,000 | $10,000 | 700 |
10th | $20,000 | $10,000 | 700 |
11th | $17,500 | $10,000 | 350 |
12th | $17,500 | $10,000 | 350 |
13th | $15,000 | $10,000 | 180 |
14th | $15,000 | $10,000 | 180 |
15th | $10,000 | $10,000 | 100 |
16th | $10,000 | $10,000 | 100 |
+ Group A First Place | 800 | ||
+ Group B First Place | 800 | ||
Total | $750,000 | $250,000 | 35460 |
Group Stage Placement | EPT Points |
---|---|
1st | 640 |
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WEU Qualifier
EEU Qualifier
SEA Qualifier
NA Qualifier
SA Qualifier
CN Regional Slot
TBC Qualifier
TBC Qualifier
TBC Qualifier
TBC Qualifier
Legend: WEU = Western Europe | EEU = Eastern Europe | SEA = South East Asia | CN = China | NA = North America | SA = South America
Interested in taking to the stage in the Cosplay Showcase?
All cosplayers that join us at the event will receive 2 Floor Seating tickets for them and a friend as a thank you from us!
Your Dreamhack badge gives you full access to Dreamhack, including ESL One. BP Pulse access is limited by capacity and the Dreamhack badge doesn’t guarantee access to the venue. To have guaranteed access, you need a ESL One ticket.
Your ESL One wristband gives you full access to DreamHack. After registering your ticket and receiving your wristband, you’ll be given a badge and you can walk to NEC Halls 1, 2, or 3 via the corridor between bp pulse LIVE or the walkways outside.
No, tickets don't have assigned seats. The event is general admission inside the seating area that you bought your ticket for.
Each individual is allowed to purchase up to 8 tickets only. This is to prevent the scalping of tickets.
Yes! ESL One+ Upgrade Buyers will have a separate queue with a higher chance of seeing their favourite players and getting their signature.
You can check in whenever you want to! However, the earlier you arrive, the more time you’ll have to watch the matches, visit the booths and go to signing sessions!
If you purchased an ESL One+ Upgrade and show up late, you will lose the Early Access on the day of your entry, but will still receive it on subsequent days.
You’ll be able to receive your goodiebag from a booth inside the bp pulse LIVE arena once you’ve received your wristband and gain entry to the venue.
Keep an eye out for the event map which should be published a week or two ahead of the event.
Refunds are not available for any ESL One tickets once purchased. However, you can give your ticket to a friend if you would like to!
You can find more information on accessibility at the bp pulse LIVE website here: https://www.bppulselive.co.uk/accessibility
The list of prohibited items is as follows :
Any item which is intended, or can be adapted, to be used as a weapon, or compromise public safety
o Controlled drugs which are held unlawfully
o Food and drink, including alcohol*
o Glass bottles, cans & flasks
o Cool boxes and picnic hampers
o Fake/replica/toy weapons
o Professional cameras with detachable lenses
o Video and/or audio recording equipment
o Tripods
o Selfie sticks
o Laser pens
o Helium balloons
o Golf umbrellas
o Large banners/flags
o Smoke grenades, flares and fireworks
o Studded belts, spiked dog collars, spiked wrist cuffs, trouser chains, sharp/large rings
o Ipads and tablets
We will provide you with wristbands upon first entry, and these will give you the opportunity to leave and re-enter the arena whenever you’d like throughout the entire event.
The language of the event in the arena will be English. Additional language streams of the event will be available for people watching online.
If you still have more questions, please reach out to us via X @ESLDota2 or send an email to events@esl.com!
Last updated: 18th September, 2025
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