The new participants in the group stage of the UESF Ukrainian Esports Championship have been determined. Following the latest open qualifiers, four more Dota 2 teams and four CS2 teams have secured their spots in the next stage of the competition.
In Dota 2, the fourth qualifier has concluded, with NEUTRAL CAMP, DYRKA, SMISKI, and FURA Z BENZUNOM 2.0 advancing to the group stage.
The story of Fura z benzunom 2.0 deserves special attention. The team had already won the first qualifier, but due to the breakup of its original roster, it was forced to form a new lineup. Despite this, the revamped roster repeated its previous success and cleared the qualifying hurdle for the second time.
In the Counter-Strike 2 discipline, the winners of the third qualifier—EMPIRE, B8 Academy, WINSTONBLUE, and FEVER SQUAD—earned spots in the group stage. These teams have joined the list of participants who will continue to compete for the Ukrainian championship title.
Schedule for the Ukrainian Dota 2 Championship:
Qualifier #1: June 27–28, 2026
Qualifier #2: July 4–5, 2026
Qualifier #3: July 11–12, 2026
Qualifier #4: July 18–19, 2026
Group Stage: July 27–31, 2026
Playoffs: August 1–2, 2026
Schedule for the Ukrainian CS2 Championship:
Qualifier #1: June 27–28, 2026
Qualifier #2: July 4–5, 2026
Qualifier #3: July 18–19, 2026
Qualifier #4: July 25–26, 2026
Group Stage: August 3–7, 2026
Playoffs: August 8–9, 2026
Based on the tournament results, teams will compete for a total prize pool of 100,000 hryvnias in each discipline. The winner will receive 50,000 ₴, the runner-up will receive 30,000 ₴, and the teams finishing in 3rd and 4th place will split 10,000 ₴ between them.
The competition is organized by the Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF), which is responsible for running the tournament, ensuring compliance with the rules, and providing a level playing field for all participants.
The Ukrainian Championship is open to teams from various regions of the country and gives both experienced teams and newcomers the opportunity to make a name for themselves on the official esports scene. Importantly, participation in UESF tournaments remains free of charge. This creates additional opportunities for players just starting their competitive journey, as well as for teams looking to test their skills at the highest domestic level.
You can still become the next participant in the group stage of the Ukrainian CS2 Championship—simply register via the link.