DreamLeague Season 26 wasn't just another stop in a busy calendar. The tournament turned into a stage for spectacular comebacks, sensational breakthroughs, and the definitive return of PARIVISION as the undeniable favorite. They claimed the title without a single loss, BetBoom Team reached the finals with a temporary carry, and Talon Esports rose from a deep slump to the podium. The season continues to surprise, and the intrigue in the battle for the title of the best team only intensifies.

PARIVISION Back on Top

After a devastating failure at BLAST Slam III, where PARIVISION unexpectedly exited during the group stage, finishing only 7th-8th, the team changed their game at DreamLeague Season 26. They did it so confidently that no other team could break their winning streak. PARIVISION became the only team to go through the entire tournament without a single loss, proving that BLAST was just an unpleasant exception in an otherwise stable season. 

Their drafts looked flawless, and the synergy between players once again became one of the key factors of their success. In the finals, they defeated BetBoom Team with a score of 3:0, leaving no doubt about who is currently the main contender for the title of the best team in the world.

Stand-in No Problem for BetBoom Team

BetBoom Team's entry into the grand final was the tournament's biggest surprise. Not long ago, the team barely held onto tier-1: at PGL Wallachia Season 4 and BLAST Slam III, they couldn't finish higher than eighth. At DreamLeague S26, they entered with a stand-in at the carry position — the main player couldn't participate due to personal circumstances, and the team was strengthened by a talent from Virtus.pro. 

Despite this, BetBoom made it through a tough playoffs, overcame Talon Esports in the lower bracket finals, but couldn't challenge PARIVISION in the grand final. This second place is proof that the team has potential, and even a temporary roster can achieve high positions.

Talon Esports — From Underdogs to the Podium

A team that looked completely lost at PGL Wallachia Season 4, finishing in the 13th-16th place zone, showed a completely different level at DreamLeague Season 26. Talon undertook quality preparation, completely revamped their approach to drafts and playstyle. Already in the group stage, they made people talk about them, defeating teams like Team Liquid and BetBoom Team.

In the playoffs, they started from the lower bracket with a win over Aurora, and then gave a very tight fight to BetBoom in the semifinals, where they only lost on the deciding map. The achieved third place is not just a result, but a redemption after failure and a statement of intent to return to the top of the pro scene.

DreamLeague Season 26 confirmed that in 2025, stability is a rarity. PARIVISION proved they can still dominate. BetBoom took a step forward even with a temporary roster. And Talon showed that even after a failure, you can regroup and return to the top. The tournament was yet another confirmation of how fierce the competition is in modern Dota 2.