What is Dota 2?
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Valve Corporation |
| Release Year | 2013 |
| Genre | Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) |
| Steam Rating | Very Positive |
| Awards & Nominations | Guinness World Record for the largest prize pool in esports history, set by The International 2021 at USD 40,018,195; Golden Joystick Awards “Esports Game of the Year” nominations in 2017 and 2018; multiple nominations at The Game Awards for Best Ongoing Game. |
Top Dota 2 Teams
Team Spirit
CIS organization that won The International in 2021 (TI10) and again in 2023 (TI12). The roster built around Yatoro and Collapse has reached multiple Major playoffs since its title runs.
Gaimin Gladiators
European-based organization formed in 2022, known for winning DreamLeague Season 20 and ESL One Malaysia 2023. The side consistently finishes in the top four at Major events.
Tundra Esports
European organization and The International 2022 champion. Captain Nine leads a playstyle built around aggressive offlane play, producing multiple League and Major podium finishes.
Team Liquid
European organization that has competed in the Western Dota 2 scene since its founding, winning The International in 2017. The side has recorded several podium finishes at Majors since that title run.
BetBoom Team
CIS organization, formerly known as Virtus.pro before its 2023 rebrand. The roster has produced multiple DPC League title runs and Major playoff appearances.
Natus Vincere
Ukrainian organization known as Na’Vi, among the earliest competitive Dota 2 rosters, with Major and International appearances dating back to 2011.
OG
European organization and the first side to win consecutive The International titles, in 2018 and 2019. OG retains a following despite multiple roster changes since those title runs.
PSG Quest
Chinese organization formerly known as PSG.LGD, with multiple The International runner-up finishes, including TI8 and TI10.
Steps to Start Dota 2 Betting at Stake
An active, verified Stake account is required before you can place any Dota 2 wager. The steps below cover the process from registration to confirming your bet slip on the Stake dota2 betting section.
1 Register a New Account
2 Go to eSports
3 Select Live or Upcoming Matches
4 Select a Market
5 Place a Dota 2 Bet
Dota 2 Betting via the Application
The Stake app gives you access to the full Dota 2 fixture list, live odds, and bet slip management from a mobile device. You can switch between pre-match and in-play markets for any listed series without opening a desktop browser. The app displays the same odds and markets available on the desktop site for every Dota 2 tournament covered by Stake.
Stake Dota 2 Odds
Dota 2 odds on Stake represent the potential return for a selected outcome, shown in decimal format across pre-match and in-play markets. Odds move with roster form, hero picks and bans during the draft phase, patch changes, and the best of three or best of five format of the series. During live matches, odds adjust further with gold and experience leads, Roshan kills, and tower or barracks destruction. Comparing recent match statistics, win rate trends, and current patch meta can help you read a fixture before placing a Dota 2 bet on Stake.
Popular Dota 2 Betting Markets
Stake lists several Dota 2 betting markets across pre-match and live formats, covering outcomes from the overall match winner to individual map statistics.
| Betting Market | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Wager on which side wins the fixture outright | Team Spirit to beat Tundra Esports |
| Map Winner | Wager on the winner of one map inside a series | Gaimin Gladiators to win Map 1 |
| Series Winner | Wager on the overall winner of a Bo3 or Bo5 series | Team Liquid to win the series |
| Correct Score | Predict the exact series score | BetBoom Team wins 2-0 |
| Handicap | A map advantage applied before the match starts | Natus Vincere -1.5 maps |
| Total Maps | Wager on the combined number of maps over or under a set line | Over 2.5 maps in the series |
| Map Duration | Wager on whether a single map finishes over or under a set time | Under 35 minutes |
| First Blood | Wager on which side lands the first kill of the match | OG to secure First Blood |
| Roshan Kills | Wager on which side kills Roshan first or the total count | PSG Quest first Roshan kill |
| Tower Destruction | Wager on the number of towers destroyed by a set point | Over 5.5 towers destroyed |
| Outright Tournament Winner | Wager on the champion of an entire event before it starts | Team Spirit to win the event |
| Live Betting | Place a wager on a shifting outcome once the match is underway | In-play match winner after 20 minutes |
FAQ
What match format do professional Dota 2 events use?
League and group stage fixtures often run as Bo2, playoffs typically use Bo3, and Grand Finals commonly use Bo5, so check the series format before betting on series winner or correct score markets.
Which Dota 2 market suits a newcomer?
Match winner and total maps markets are straightforward starting points, since both depend on the overall series outcome rather than in-game statistics.
Where can I find the Dota 2 tournament calendar on Stake?
Fixtures for events including ESL One, DreamLeague, PGL, and BLAST Dota 2 events are listed inside the Esports section.
What payment methods can Indian players use on Stake?
Stake supports UPI and multiple cryptocurrency deposit options for account holders in India.
Can I place a Dota 2 bet from a mobile browser without the app?
Yes, the dota2 betting section is accessible from a mobile browser in addition to the dedicated app.
How do hero picks and bans affect a Dota 2 match?
Each side picks and bans heroes before the match starts, and the resulting composition affects laning, farming, and team fight strength, which can shift pre-match odds.
Is support available for betting queries on Stake?
Stake offers live chat support for account and betting queries, including questions about Dota 2 markets and bet settlement.