How to Watch Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2
Games of the Future · Dota 2 · Saturday, August 1, 2026. Here's the start time and where to stream.
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- LeagueGames of the Future · Dota 2
- StageGroups
- DateSaturday, August 1, 2026
- Start time1:00 AM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- Watch onTwitch ↗Free
How to watch Games of the Future · Dota 2
Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 — Games of the Future · Dota 2 — is set for Saturday, August 1, 2026, with coverage around 1:00 AM ET. Games of the Future · Dota 2 streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
Platform: Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 streams on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs from about 1:00 AM ET ET.
Free to watch: like almost all esports, it's free — no cable login or subscription needed.
Where to watch Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 — every stream
The official broadcast plus the major Games of the Future · Dota 2 co-streams & watch parties.
Official broadcastWatch ↗
Gorgc Watch partytop EN Dota co-streamer, major TI 2025 watch partyWatch ↗
BananaSlamJamma (BSJ) Watch partyhigh-MMR EN analyst co-streamWatch ↗
Grubby Watch partypopular EN Dota co-streamerWatch ↗
ODPixel Watch partyveteran EN caster co-streamWatch ↗
SUNSfan Watch partyEN caster/community figure co-streamWatch ↗
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About Games of the Future · Dota 2
Games of the Future is the international 'phygital' multi-sport tournament; Dota 2 is its flagship esports discipline. Kazan 2024 was won by Xtreme Gaming, Abu Dhabi 2025 (a smaller $175K edition) by Win. The 2026 edition in Astana returns to a $1,000,000 prize pool with 16 teams.
Games of the Future · Dota 2 — key facts
Past Games of the Future · Dota 2 champions
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Win |
| 2024 | Xtreme Gaming |
Frequently asked questions
What time does Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 start?
Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 (Games of the Future · Dota 2) is scheduled for about 1:00 AM ET on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at EsportsLive.net converts them to your local zone.
Where can I watch Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2?
Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
How can I stream Games of the Future · Group Stage Day 2 live?
You can stream it on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs.
How big is the Games of the Future · Dota 2 prize pool?
$1,000,000 (2026)
What is the Games of the Future · Dota 2 format?
16 teams. Group Stage Jul 31-Aug 1: four modified-GSL groups of four (all Bo3) — group winners to Quarterfinals, 2nd/3rd to a Decider round, last place eliminated. Playoffs Aug 2-5: single-elimination, Bo3 with Bo5 Grand Final.
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