Aurora, PARIVISION Dominate DreamLeague S26 Group Stage

The opening group stage of DreamLeague Season 26 has concluded, setting the stage for an exhilarating second phase. After four days of round-robin Dota 2 competition, only eight teams remain in contention for the coveted title, while eight others have been eliminated due to insufficient points.

Aurora & PARIVISION Lead the Charge

Aurora Gaming and PARIVISION have emerged as formidable contenders, finishing the first stage undefeated in their respective groups. Aurora topped Group A, delivering a consistent performance and remaining unbeaten, although drawing four of their matches. In contrast, PARIVISION showcased a more commanding presence in Group B, concluding with a remarkable 12-2 record, only dropping points to Yakult Brothers and Talon Esports.

Notable Eliminations: Who’s Out?

Among the most significant eliminations were Shopify Rebellion and Team Falcons. Shopify’s exit was particularly heartbreaking, as the North American squad fell just one win short of forcing a tiebreaker. Their inability to secure advantageous positions ultimately proved costly.

Team Falcons faced a tense tiebreaker against Gaimin Gladiators in Group B. Despite winning the initial map, they fell victim to a reverse sweep, marking their second consecutive early exit following a disappointing performance at PGL Wallachia Season 4.

Other notable eliminations included OG.LATAM, Xtreme Gaming, BOOM Esports, NAVI Junior, AVULUS, and Edge. The disappointment was acutely felt by Xtreme Gaming, which reportedly withdrew from the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 following their early exit.

Competing Teams: Who’s In?

Joining Aurora from Group A are Nigma Galaxy, BetBoom Team, and Team Liquid. Nigma Galaxy’s resurgence after OmaR’s departure has been surprising, finishing equal-top in the group with a commendable 10-4 record.

In Group B, PARIVISION is flanked by Yakult Brothers and Talon Esports, both boasting strong win records, along with Gaimin Gladiators, who narrowly survived the tense tiebreaker.

Group Stage 2: What’s Next?

The second group stage of DreamLeague Season 26 is set to run from May 23-29. In this phase, the eight advancing teams will compete in a single round-robin format with best-of-three series. The top four teams will secure spots in the playoff rounds.

As favorites, both Aurora and PARIVISION head into the next phase with an unbeaten record, but with the competition heating up and format resets, every team must deliver their best performance to avoid surprises.

Upcoming Fixtures

Below is a detailed schedule of the Group Stage 2 fixtures, along with betting odds for the first day of action, provided by leading esports betting platforms.

May 23

Aurora vs BetBoom Team (@ 9:30 AM) – Odds: Aurora $1.66, BetBoom Team $2.10
Yakult Brothers vs Team Liquid (@ 12:30 PM) – Odds: Yakult Brothers $2.62, Team Liquid $1.44
Gaimin Gladiators vs Nigma Galaxy (@ 3:30 PM) – Odds: Gaimin Gladiators $1.44, Nigma Galaxy $2.62
Talon Esports vs PARIVISION (@ 6:30 PM) – Odds: Talon Esports $5.50, PARIVISION $1.12

May 24

Yakult Brothers vs Nigma Galaxy (@ 9:30 AM)
Talon Esports vs Gaimin Gladiators (@ 12:30 PM)
Aurora vs Team Liquid (@ 3:30 PM)
BetBoom Team vs PARIVISION (@ 6:30 PM)

May 25

Nigma Galaxy vs Talon Esports (@ 9:30 AM)
PARIVISION vs Yakult Brothers (@ 12:30 PM)
Aurora vs Gaimin Gladiators (@ 3:30 PM)
Team Liquid vs BetBoom Team (@ 6:30 PM)

May 26

Aurora vs Talon Esports (@ 9:30 AM)
Nigma Galaxy vs BetBoom Team (@ 12:30 PM)
Gaimin Gladiators vs Yakult Brothers (@ 3:30 PM)
PARIVISION vs Team Liquid (@ 6:30 PM)

May 27

Yakult Brothers vs Talon Esports (@ 9:30 AM)
Aurora vs PARIVISION (@ 12:30 PM)
Team Liquid vs Nigma Galaxy (@ 3:30 PM)
BetBoom Team vs Gaimin Gladiators (@ 6:30 PM)

May 28

Aurora vs Yakult Brothers (@ 9:30 AM)
Talon Esports vs BetBoom Team (@ 12:30 PM)
Gaimin Gladiators vs Team Liquid (@ 3:30 PM)
Nigma Galaxy vs PARIVISION (@ 6:30 PM)

May 29

Team Liquid vs Talon Esports (@ 9:30 AM)
BetBoom Team vs Yakult Brothers (@ 12:30 PM)
Aurora vs Nigma Galaxy (@ 3:30 PM)
PARIVISION vs Gaimin Gladiators (@ 6:30 PM)

With heightened stakes and intense competition on the horizon, fans and bettors alike will be eager to see which teams rise to the occasion in this critical second phase of DreamLeague Season 26.