Dota 2 News
The Dota Pro Circuit Winter 2021 Season
This week begins the Winter 2021 season of the Dota Pro Circuit and with it kicks off six straight weeks of daily pro Dota action; all day, every day.
In preparation for this season we’ve revamped the in-client watching experience and you’ll find a ton of new ways to watch and follow along with the scene. The “Watch” tab now has a comprehensive schedule and shows you the the current team standings. You’ll quickly get a snapshot of where things stand and what games are happening in the moment and where to watch. You’ll also be able to follow your favorite teams to make sure you never miss one of their matches. We’ve also updated the DPC app (iOS and Android) so you can follow along and track the new leagues and teams there as well.
If you’ve been following professional Dota for a while you’ll know we’ve explored a few ways for you to cheer on your favorite teams. In the coming weeks you’ll be able to back your favorites by purchasing content packages featuring in-game effects, sprays, emotes, loading screens and (of course) chat-wheel lines from your favorite teams. This content is coming straight from the teams themselves and they are submitting some great stuff for you to equip across your account.
We’re excited for the next two months of competitive Dota and we know you are too. The games are live and you can jump in and watch right now right here:
Southeast Asia
- EN: https://www.twitch.tv/pgl_dota2
- CN: https://www.douyu.com/19002
- RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
- PT: https://www.twitch.tv/dpclive_pt
- ES: https://www.twitch.tv/dpclive_es
West Europe
- EN: https://www.twitch.tv/dreamleague
- CN: https://www.huya.com/660118
- RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
- PT: https://twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
- ES: https://www.twitch.tv/esblatam
East Europe
- EN: https://www.twitch.tv/esl_dota2
- CN: https://www.huya.com/476318
- RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
- PT: https://twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
- ES: https://www.twitch.tv/esblatam
North America
- EN: https://twitch.tv/beyondthesummit
- CN: https://douyu.com/1701512
- RU: https://twitch.tv/dota2ruhub
- PT: https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
- ES: https://www.facebook.com/4DEsports
South America
- EN: https://www.twitch.tv/ogadotapit
- CN: https://www.douyu.com/3987014
- RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2ruhub2
- PT: https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
- ES: https://www.facebook.com/liveesports.gg
China
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Gabe Newell hints Valve esports events may be held in New Zealand
Valve president Gabe Newell says there is a "realistic possibility" that future Valve esports events will take place in New Zealand. Valve hosts some of the biggest esports tournaments which boast the largest prize pools, with Dota 2's The International leading the line as one the world's most prestigious esports competitions.
Newell has been living in New Zealand for nearly a year, after his short trip to the country coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic and New Zealand's subsequent national lockdown.
As PCGamesN reported, Newell said he can "work [in New Zealand] pretty much as effectively as I would if I were home". In October, he applied for residency in the country, but at the time had no plans to move Valve offices to the country. However, it seems that he has rethought his position, as he tells TVNZ's One News that "there's absolutely no reason that game development companies couldn't be located here."
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