In a surprising turn of events, Team Spirit has officially declined their invite to DreamLeague Season 26, paving the way for Team Liquid to take their place in the prestigious tournament. The news was confirmed by @ESLDota2 on X.

Speculation suggests that Team Spirit may have already secured direct qualification for the Riyadh Masters 2025, making participation in the grueling 20-day DreamLeague event unnecessary. Additionally, with ESL One Raleigh scheduled shortly after, the team may be prioritizing rest and preparation for future challenges.

With Liquid stepping in, DreamLeague S26 remains a highly competitive event, featuring some of the best teams in the world. So far, PARIVISION, BetBoom Team, Team Falcons, and Team Liquid are among the invited teams. Meanwhile, the DreamLeague S26 qualifiers are currently ongoing, with more teams set to earn their spot in the tournament.