Dota 2 News: Patch 7.41e and the 2026 Tournament Calendar
Dota 2’s Steam announcements and tournament organizers are the primary sources for this update. The calendar below separates the live BLAST event from confirmed November and December events, and marks details that remain unpublished.
Patch 7.41e is live; BLAST Slam VIII playoffs are next
Valve’s Dota 2 announcement feed lists gameplay patch 7.41e and the Summer Scrub update, posted 2 September 2026. Read the linked Steam announcement for the full gameplay changes and bug fixes; patch details can change with later hotfixes.
As of 5 October, BLAST Slam VIII is in progress in Malta. Its 16-team event runs 29 September–11 October, with the LAN playoffs scheduled for 9–11 October and a US$750,000 prize pool. Use BLAST’s live bracket for results and match times.
Confirmed future dates include BLAST Slam IX online from 20–29 November and DreamLeague Season 30 from 2–13 December with 24 teams. The International 2026 and PGL Wallachia Season 9 have concluded; completed events should not be presented as upcoming.
Dota 2 patch status checked 5 October
Valve’s Steam community announcement page is the publisher source for patch releases and gameplay updates.
| Update | Status |
|---|---|
| Gameplay patch 7.41e | Listed by Valve on 2 September 2026 |
| Summer Scrub | Listed in the same September announcement feed |
| Later changes | Check Valve’s current announcement feed for any newer hotfix |
Data source: official publisher or organizer page
Dota 2 esports — live and upcoming dates
Dates and format below follow the tournament organizer’s announcements; results and match times can change during live play.
| Event | Dates and confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| BLAST Slam VIII | 29 September–11 October; 16 teams; Malta; US$750,000 |
| Slam VIII LAN playoffs | 9–11 October 2026 |
| BLAST Slam IX | 20–29 November 2026; online |
| DreamLeague Season 30 | 2–13 December 2026; 24 teams |
| PGL Wallachia Season 9 | Completed 17–27 September; Team Yandex beat NAVI 3–0 in the final |
| The International 2026 | Completed; Team Spirit won |
Data source: official publisher or organizer page
Patch notes, brackets and viewing times
- For hero builds and ranked decisions, read the current Valve patch notes rather than relying on older 7.41 guides; small balance updates can change lane matchups and item choices.
- Tournament match times are published in event-local time and may shift with bracket progression. Check BLAST’s live series page before tuning in.
- The official organizer calendar lists future events, but team invitations and full match schedules may arrive later. This page avoids treating unannounced lineups as final.
Upcoming Dota 2 tournaments
- BLAST Slam VIII playoffs: 9–11 October in Malta; event concludes 11 October.
- BLAST Slam IX: 20–29 November, online.
- DreamLeague Season 30: 2–13 December; 24 teams.
Official sources checked
What is the latest Dota 2 patch listed by Valve?
Valve’s announcement feed checked for this 5 October update lists gameplay patch 7.41e and Summer Scrub from 2 September. Check the feed for any newer hotfixes.
When are the next Dota 2 tournaments?
BLAST Slam VIII playoffs are 9–11 October, BLAST Slam IX runs online 20–29 November, and DreamLeague Season 30 is scheduled for 2–13 December 2026.
Is The International 2026 still upcoming?
No. It has concluded; this page lists it as completed rather than as a future event.