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1win Essence

1win Essence is an online Dota 2 tournament series organized by 1win, with numbered editions beginning in 2026.

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Updated October 12, 2026

Tournament snapshot

Organizer

1win

First held

2026

Scope

Global; online

Status

Active

PTG Database Analysis

1win Essence is a global online Dota 2 tournament series organized by 1win. Its first two numbered editions were held in 2026. The series-level record keeps its recurring identity; each edition page records its own dates, field, format, prize pool and result.[1]

Latest tracked edition

1win Essence II

OnlineJul 30, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026COMPLETED
Open edition

Editions

2 tracked
1win Essence IIOnline
1win Essence IEurope (online)
EditionHostDatesPrize poolGames
1win Essence IIOnlineJul 30, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026USD 200,000[](cite:2)[](cite:3)—
1win Essence IEurope (online)May 2, 2026 – May 11, 2026USD 100,000[](cite:1)[](cite:2)—

Commercial ecosystem

Official Partner
1win

Tournament sponsor

Organizer
1win

Tournament organizer

Participants

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References2
  1. [1]1win Essence II Brings Together Top Dota 2 Teams as Tournament Gets Underway — 1win Press Office via Media OutReach / TMX Newsfile
  2. [2]1win Essence I — Dota 2 tournament listing — GosuGamers

Related entities

1win Essence I1win Essence II