BOOM Esports and Talon Esports are Southeast Asia's representative for Dreamleague Season 26 after coming out as the Top 2 teams of the Close qualifiers.
BOOM Esports and Talon Esports have officially secured their spots in DreamLeague Season 26 after a thrilling run through the Southeast Asia Closed Qualifiers, staking their claim as the region’s representatives in one of the most prestigious Dota 2 tournaments of the year.
Both squads will now join 14 other top teams from around the world to compete for the tournament’s massive $1,000,000 prize pool.
BOOM Esports blazed through the upper bracket with dominant form, capped off by a commanding victory over The MongolZ to punch their ticket to DreamLeague.
The team, composed of elite talents from across the region—including the Philippines’ Armel "Armel" Tabios, Timothy John "TIMS" Randrup, and Jaunuel "Jaunuel" Arcilla, Thailand’s Anucha "Jabz" Jirawong, and Souliya "JaCkky" Khoomphetsavong of Laos—showcased top-tier synergy and veteran leadership throughout their undefeated run.
On the other side of the bracket, Talon Esports carved a redemption arc for the ages. After a shocking early defeat to Team Essence in the first round, Talon dropped to the lower bracket but quickly found their rhythm.
The team powered through the lower bracket with decisive wins, culminating in a statement victory over The MongolZ in the lower bracket final to clinch their qualification.
Talon's roster features a diverse blend of SEA talent, with John "Natsumi-" Vargas and Carlo "Kuku" Palad from the Philippines, Rafli "Mikoto" Fathur Rahman and Tri "Jhocam" Kuncoro from Indonesia, and Chung "Ws" Wei Shen from Malaysia—all veterans with major tournament experience.
DreamLeague Season 26, organized by ESL Gaming, continues to be a central fixture in the Dota 2 competitive calendar, offering a platform for elite international competition.
For Talon Esports, their qualification brings even more good news: the team has earned enough ESL Pro Tour points to qualify for ESL Raleigh 2025, which kicks off on Monday, April 7.
There, Talon will represent Southeast Asia among eight regional champions, joined by four directly invited teams in a battle that could further shape the road to the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ESL Pro Tour rankings will be the key to unlocking those final spots in Riyadh, making every match from this point forward even more crucial.
With both BOOM and Talon on the international stage, Southeast Asia once again proves its place in the global Dota 2 scene. Fans can look forward to high-stakes clashes, elite-level strategy, and unforgettable plays when DreamLeague Season 26 officially gets underway.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]