DHK_GAMING DOTA 2 CUP 2026

Not official Valve / Dota 2. This community tournament is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Valve Corporation.

🎮 GAME RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Team Requirements

Each team must have 5 main players.  

Each team may register up to 1 substitute.  

One player must be designated as the Team Captain.  

A player may only represent one team throughout the tournament.  

All registered player information must be accurate.

2. Match Format

Matches will be played in 5v5 format.  

The tournament will follow the bracket and format announced by the organizers.  

Match format may include Best of 1 (BO1) for early rounds and Best of 3 (BO3) for later rounds.  

The tournament schedule and match timings will be communicated by the organizers.

3. Lobby & Match Conduct

Teams must join their assigned lobby at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match.  

The Team Captain is responsible for communicating with the tournament organizers.  

Teams must use the lobby settings provided by the organizers.  

Players must remain in the assigned team throughout the match.  

Deliberate delays or refusal to start a scheduled match may result in penalties.

4. Fair Play

The following are strictly prohibited:

Cheats, hacks, scripts, or unauthorized third-party software  

Exploiting unintended game bugs for an unfair advantage  

Account sharing  

Using an unregistered player  

Stream sniping or obtaining unauthorized information about opponents  

Match fixing or intentionally losing a match  

Any attempt to manipulate tournament results

Any violation may result in immediate disqualification.

5. Player Behaviour

Players must maintain respectful behaviour toward opponents, teammates, referees, and organizers.  

Abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or excessively toxic behaviour is not allowed.  

Serious misconduct may result in a warning, match penalty, or disqualification.

6. Technical Issues

Players are responsible for their own devices, internet connection, accounts, and game setup.  

Personal internet or hardware issues will generally not result in a replay.  

If a problem occurs due to the tournament server or organizer-controlled setup, the organizers may decide whether the match should be paused, restarted, or replayed.

7. Disconnects & Pauses

Teams should immediately inform the organizers about any significant technical issue.  

Pauses may only be used according to the tournament's designated pause rules.  

Unnecessary or intentional pauses may result in penalties.

8. Match Disputes

Any dispute must be reported to the organizers immediately after the match.  

Teams may be required to provide screenshots, recordings, or other evidence.  

Complaints submitted significantly after the match may not be considered.

9. Disqualification

A team may be disqualified for:

Cheating or hacking  

Using unauthorized or unregistered players  

Serious rule violations  

Match fixing or result manipulation  

Repeatedly missing scheduled matches  

Serious abusive or unsportsmanlike behaviour  

Providing false registration information

10. Organizer Authority

Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule, format, or rules when necessary.  

Situations not specifically covered by these rules will be decided by the tournament organizers.  

The organizers' decision regarding disputes, penalties, and disqualifications will be final.

⚔️ Final Rule

Play fair. Respect your opponents. Give your best.

By registering for DHK_GAMING Dota Legends Cup 2026, all participants agree to follow the tournament rules and respect the decisions of the organizers.