Summary
- PGL has announced 15 direct invites for the Wallachia Season 7 closed qualifiers that will run from January 26–29, 2026.
- Four regional qualifiers will determine which teams secure spots at the $1 million main event in Bucharest.
- The event is part of their long-term plan to host 13 major Dota 2 tournaments.
Everyone should be preparing already for tough regional matchups in early 2026. PGL has officially revealed the lineup of teams invited to the upcoming Wallachia Season 7 closed qualifier. The qualifiers from January 26 to 29 will decide which four teams will be able to play at the $1 million main event in Bucharest, Romania. We can expect that the competition will be tough all the way through since only one team from each region can qualify.
Eastern and Western Europe Closed Qualifiers
Eastern Europe has three teams that got direct invites: 1w, AVULUS, and Power Rangers. There will be five more teams joining them from the open qualifiers, making a group of eight. Given the region’s history of producing mechanically strong and unpredictable teams, this qualifier could easily deliver surprises.
Meanwhile, Western Europe brings together two well-known names. We have Virtus.pro and Nigma Galaxy securing direct invitations. They both carry strong legacies into the closed qualifier stage. They will face six teams advancing from open qualifiers in a double-elimination format.
Asia and Americas Qualifier Lineups
The Asian closed qualifier has the most direct invites. We have Vici Gaming, Yakult Brothers, Rekonix, PlayTime, Execration, and Team Nemesis already filling six of the eight spots. These teams play in different ways, which makes the competition more interesting.
Two more teams will join through open qualifiers, making the group very competitive. Comparing it to other places, the Asian qualifier might be one of the hardest to predict in the event.
Meanwhile, in the Americas, we have GamerLegion, Peru Rejects, Looking For Org, and HEROIC headline the invited teams. They will be joined by four open qualifier squads, forming another balanced eight-team competition. As the Americas region continues to grow, this qualifier offers a valuable international spotlight.
Format, Stakes, and the Road to Bucharest
All regional closed qualifiers will use a double-elimination format. This setup rewards teams that play well over time but still gives teams a chance to come back if they lose early. Still, there is very little room for mistakes because only one team from each region moves on.
The four teams that qualify will join 12 other teams at the main event in Bucharest, which will take place from March 5 to 15, 2026. PGL has not yet announced which teams will get direct invites to the main event, so excitement is growing in the Dota 2 community.
Final Thoughts
With the PGL Wallachia Season 7 Closed Qualifier invites now locked in, the biggest question remains: who will rise above the rest? Each region brings a unique mix of veteran powerhouses and hungry challengers, making every bracket unpredictable. Will established organizations like Virtus.pro, Nigma Galaxy, or Vici Gaming assert their dominance, or will an underdog steal the spotlight?
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