After receiving a direct invite back in December 2025, OG Esports now heads to ESL One Birmingham. ESL One events have historically been some of the most prestigious tournaments in the Dota 2 circuit, regularly bringing together the strongest teams from every region. The direct invite represented another opportunity to showcase the newly signed team’s strength on the global stage and compete against the world’s elite.
From SEA underdogs to top contenders
The OG SEA roster announcement came with mixed opinions. For OG, moving to SEA was the logical move. OG Esports has a long history with the region, and the fanbase has showed up time after time. However, the uncertainty was still there. Would this be another failed attempt to put OG back on the radar and return the organization to its glory days? Or would the SEA underdogs prove everyone wrong?
With the pressure on, the roster did not take long to prove their potential. Scrim after scrim, bootcamp after bootcamp and tournament after tournament, this roster showed their hunger for glory was strong. Consistent placing in tournaments and strong performances were proof. Here’s a brief summary of what the last months looked like for OG:
- Top 6 at PGL Wallachia Season 6
- Top 6 at BLAST Slam V
- Top 6 at DreamLeague Season 27
- Top 4 at BLAST Slam VI
The road to ESL One Birmingham
The roster is currently preparing for one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season. OG Esports heads to Birmingham aiming to deliver a strong performance and to challenge the top teams for the title. Fans can expect high-level competition in what promises to be a landmark event in the 2026 Dota 2 calendar.
With the groups revealed, all that’s left is aim for the big stage. See you there!