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Fighting Games1win Essence is a Dota 2 online circuit run by BASED Esports. We track 2 of its events from 2026, and 1win Essence III Play-In is next, starting Nov 7.
Next matches
No 1win Essence matches are scheduled right now.
Events
| Event | Dates | Location | Prize | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1win Essence III | Nov 12 to Nov 18, 2026 | Europe | $200,000 USD | |
 1win Essence III Play-In | Nov 7 to Nov 11, 2026 | Europe |
Teams
- TBD
Format and rules
- Organizer
- BASED Esports
- Type
- Online
- Location
- Europe
- Format
- Round-robin group stage Double-elimination playoffs
How 1win Essence III Play-In is played:
- Two single round-robin groups of five teams each
- All matches are Bo3
- Top two teams from each group qualifies to the main tournament
- Remaining teams are eliminated
From the event page on Liquipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Know when your Dota 2 team plays
Pick your teams and we send one short email a week ahead and the day before they play. At most one email a day, and you can pause or stop anytime.
Common questions about 1win Essence
When is the next 1win Essence event?
1win Essence III Play-In runs Nov 7 to Nov 11, 2026.
Where is 1win Essence III Play-In played?
Online, Europe.
How many teams are in 1win Essence III Play-In?
1 teams are listed: TBD.
What is the 1win Essence format?
Two single round-robin groups of five teams each. All matches are Bo3. Top two teams from each group qualifies to the main tournament. Remaining teams are eliminated.
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