Everything you need to know for the Dota Pro Circuit 2021 – Streams, Schedule & more
It is finally time for the triumphant return of the Dota Pro Circuit! After the 2020 season was cut short by the pandemic, 2021 features the transition to regional leagues. Streams, Schedule, Teams – we got everything you need to know for DPC 2021.
The 2021 season splits the competitive scene into 6 regions with their own regional league. Who will qualify for the Majors and ultimately The International 2021?
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Schedule
Here is the schedule for week 6:
The first season of the regional leagues will conclude in Mid-March after the Chinese region finishes their matches. Details for the first Major of 2021 are not yet announced.
Western Europe (EU)
Often tauted the strongest region of them all, Europe will see the likes of OG, Secret and Team Nigma go up against each other to crown an European champion. Here are the teams:
Upper Division:
- Alliance
- Chicken Fighters
- mudgolems
- OG
- Team Liquid
- Team Nigma
- Team Secret
- Vikin.gg
Read more: Bloodbath Inbound – EU Upper Division Preview
Lower Division:
- Brame
- burjui
- Creepwave
- Hellbear Smashers
- Hippomaniacs
- Meta4Pro
- No Bounty Hunter
- Spider Pigz
You can watch all European matches on the official DreamLeague stream:
North America (NA)
Once the proud winners of The International 2015, the North American region has been strugglin in recent years, even more so under the effects of the pandemic. Who will rekindle the flame for NA?
Upper Division:
- 4 Zoomers
- 5ManMidas
- A-Team
- Black N Yellow
- Evil Geniuses
- Quincy Crew
- S A D B O Y S
- Undying
Read more: Looking Ahead to DPC North America Upper Division
Lower Division:
- Arkosh Gaming
- Byzantine Raiders
- Electronic Boys
- felt
- Jiang Hu
- simply TOOBASED
- Team DogChamp
- The Cut
The matches of the North American region will be streamed on BeyondTheSummit:
Eastern Europe (CIS)
Home to legendary teams like Natus Vincere or Virtus.Pro the CIS region is filled to the brim with raw talent. Who will succeed the legacy of some of Dota 2’s best teams?
Upper Division:
- EXTREMUM
- Live to Win
- Natus Vincere
- NoTechies
- Team Empire
- Team Spirit
- Team Unique
- Virtus.Pro
Lower Division:
- B8
- Gambit Esports
- Hellraisers
- Imperial Pro Gaming
- PuckChamp
- Virtus.Pro Prodigy
- Winstrike Team
- XactJlepbI
The matches of the CIS league will be broadcast on the ESL channels:
China (CN)
The one region frequently contesting EU’s claim for first is China. After two years of missing out on the Aegis the Chinese region is more than ready to reclaim their past glory.
Upper Division:
- EHOME
- Elephant
- Invictus Gaming
- LBZS
- PSG.LGD
- Team Aster
- Team MagMa
- Vici Gaming
Read more: The Elephant in the Room – China’s DPC 2021 Upper Division
Lower Division:
- CDEC Gaming
- Dalanjing Gaming
- Dragon
- Dynasty
- Phoenix Gaming
- Royal Never Give Up
- Sparking Arrow Gaming
- Xtreme Gaming
The Chinese regional league is broadcast by PerfectWorld:
South East Asia (SEA)
South East Asia has had a long and storied history in Dota 2 with legendary players like Mushi, iceiceice and many more. Who will lead the charge for SEA in 2021?
Upper Division:
- 496 Gaming
- BOOM Esports
- Execration
- Fnatic
- Neon Esports
- T1
- TNC Predator
- Vice Esports
Lower Division:
- Army Geniuses
- Cignal Ultra
- Galaxy Racer
- HOYO
- Lilgun
- Omega Esports
- Yangon Galacticos
- ZeroTwo
The SEA league is produced by PGL:
South America (SA)
The “newest of Dota 2’s major regions has beeen home to many beloved underdogs in the scene’s history. Here are the top 16 teams in South America.
Upper Division
- beastcoast
- EgoBoys
- Infamous
- Latam Defenders
- NoPing e-sports
- SG e-sports
- Team Unknown
- Thunder Predator
Lower Division
- 0-900
- Crewmates
- Gorillaz-Pride
- Hokori
- Incubus Club
- Infinity Esports
- Inverse
- Mad Kings
OGA DotaPit is in charge of South America and broadcasts all matches here:
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