By Sagar V. Mankar 
FISSURE, a major esports tournament organizer, has unveiled its 2027 calendar featuring seven Dota 2 tournaments spread throughout the year. This strategic scheduling announcement aims to create a well-organized competitive season for teams and fans alike.
The tournament series will kick off with a winter event from January 25 to February 8, followed by spring tournaments in March and April. According to the released schedule, summer events will run from late June through mid-August, with the final tournaments taking place in November and December.
Here are the seven events and their dates:
- January 25 – February 8
- March 18 – March 29
- April 28 – May 9
- June 27 – July 5
- August 4 – August 15
- November 3 – November 15
- December 11 – December 28
Tournament Director at FISSURE, speaking about the announcement, emphasized the importance of early planning in the esports ecosystem. “We’ve carefully spaced these events to allow teams adequate preparation and recovery time,” they stated in the official release.
While specific details about prize pools and locations remain under wraps, industry experts point to FISSURE’s track record of hosting premium events. Their most recent tournament, FISSURE Playground #1 in Belgrade, offered a substantial million-dollar prize pool, with Tundra Esports claiming victory and $400,000 in prize money after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Team Falcons.
The announcement gains additional significance as it follows PGL’s recent declaration of four major Dota 2 events for 2027, each featuring a million-dollar prize pool. These combined announcements signal a robust competitive calendar for the Dota 2 community.
For immediate Dota 2 action, fans can look forward to DreamLeague Season 25, scheduled to begin on February 16, 2025, featuring sixteen teams competing for a million-dollar prize pool.