Get rdy: Competitive guide for January 2nd-8th

The weekend is almost here and that usually means events and competitive matches are in full swing. Spoiler alert: There's not much.

Due to the holidays and change into the new year, it is now time to reset. There isn't much on the menu for competitive Dota 2 events —those don't start until February. Instead it is the season of qualifiers.

RES Unchained 3

Winners of close qualifiers earn a slot at BLAST Slam VI scheduled to take place in Malta from February 3rd-15th.

• SEA Open Quals 1 - January 2
• EU Open Quals 1 - January 2
• SEA Open Quals 2 - January 3
• EU Open Quals 2 - January 3
• SEA Closed Quals - January 4-5
• EU Closed Quals - January 4-5

BLAST Slam VI

• CN Open Quals 1 - January 2
• CN Open Quals 2 - January 3
• CN Closed Quals - January 4-5

ESL Challenger

Winner of closed qualifiers earns a spot in DreamLeague Season 28 from February 16 - March 1st AND ESL Birmingham 2026 scheduled for March 22nd-29th.

• CN Open Quals 1 - January 2-4

DreamLeague Season 28

• WEU Open Quals 1 - January 5-6
• SEA Open Quals 1 - January 5-6
• SA Open Quals 1 - January 5-6
• NA Open Quals 1 - January 5-6
• EEU Open Quals 1 - January 5-6
• WEU Open Quals 2 - January 7-8
• SEA Open Quals 2 - January 7-8
• SA Open Quals 2 - January 7-8
• NA Open Quals 2 - January 7-8
• EEU Open Quals 2 - January 7-8

While there isn't any competitive games happening during the break between holidays, there should be plenty of your favorite streamers and even more roster change announcements to keep an eye on.