Multi-million dollar tournaments. Sold out stadiums around the world. Intense in-game battles pitting the most skilled players on Earth against each other in a battle for all of the glory, bragging rights, and prize money.

Dota 2 is the world’s most action-packed esport, and Rivalry is the fan-made home of Dota betting online. We’ve created a Dota 2 betting site which offers you a safe, transparent, and lucrative platform for you to start spicing up the Dota matches  you’re already watching.

Millions of people around the world have already decided to stop just watching their favorite live streams and instead become a part of the action. Defense of the Ancients 2 (Dota 2) is full of intense, jaw-dropping, adrenaline-pumping action. It’s time you experience the game like never before. Pick your favorite team or bet against the teams you can’t stand.

From Dota 2 The International and DreamLeague to Dota 2 Majors; we've got it all in one place! The largest prize pools, the most tournaments, and swaths of players around the globe make for never-ending betting action. And it’s all here on our 100% legal, fully-licensed gaming platform.

So grab yourself some Rivalry chili sauce and start pouring it all over the world’s most scintillating esports experience.

Join today and your first bet is on the house. No risk. No deposit required. You have nothing to lose!

Why Choose Rivalry for DOTA 2 Betting?

Finding the right esportsbook is the most important part of esports betting. As a fan, you want your sportsbook to be reputable and regulated, full of action, able to provide an experience that you’ll enjoy.

Even with the explosion in popularity of esports, betting on gaming is still relatively new. That means most sportsbooks are either the “old money” names with good action but a product that leaves a lot to be desired OR are startups focused on gaming who are still finding their way.

Rivalry aims to bridge that gap to bring you all of the best Dota 2 action on one of the web’s most trusted platforms. We’ve taken everything gamers love about esports—the action, the betting, the news, and culture—and combined it with everything you need in a sportsbook—regulation, licenses, and financial transparency. We’ve created the ultimate online place for your dota 2 bets and all most popular esports, such as LoL, CSGO, Valorant, CoD, MLBB, PUBG, and many more.

Rivalry is:

• Fully Licensed: We are under the oversight of the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, meaning you never have to worry about your money. Rivalry is fully-licensed, 100% legal, and compliant with the law. Safety is our #1 concern.
• A member of the ESIC: As a member of the Esports Integrity Coalition, we are guardians of ethics in our field. We know online gaming isn’t super serious, but your money is. We are proud to be a part of this pivotal organization.
• 100% Transparent: We won’t give you our bank account information or home addresses, but we do pretty much everything else. We believe in financial transparency, so we are upfront about how we make money. We are a business after all, not a charity!
• Full of Dota 2 Matches: We offer a ton of different types of Dota 2 bets including live betting with excellent odds, from the International 2023 to Betboom Dacha! You can bet on matches before they start or toss a few bucks on an outcome right in the middle of the match! Our regulatory requirements mandate that we only offer dota 2 betting on matches with integrity. So while you may not be able to bet on two unknown teams playing, you will find a ton of bets available for nearly every Tier 1 and Tier 2 event.

When we say Rivalry is made for fans by real fans, we mean it. Many other sites are gambling companies looking to expand their businesses, seeing esports as a lucrative opportunity. Rivalry is a gambling experience created by gamers and esports fans, with the sole purpose of making esports more enjoyable. If you’re looking for betting on traditional sports, slot machines, or other nonsense, you’ll need to look somewhere else. We’re excited to offer you:

Dota 2 Live Betting

While you can certain place a dota 2 bet on a match before it starts, you can also now become a part of the action and place bets right in the middle of games. Pair the live betting with prop bets, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat for every game you watch. Rivalry offers you best live odds.

The Biggest Dota 2 Events

Add some spice to the top tournaments of the year like The International Dota 2, by betting with Rivalry! The International Dota 2 is the pinnacle of all esports, boasting a huge prize pool in the esports scene; this year, the International 2023 (TI 12) has a prize pool of around $2.4 million, shared between the teams. The International Dota 2 has 20 of the best teams worldwide join together to compete in action-packed matches that have legions of fans on the edges of their seat. Why not join in on the fun and wager on your favorite teams?

Dota 2 The International isn't all we offer! We have the best Dota 2 odds for most Tier 1 and Tier 2 competitions, including:

• The International Dota 2 (TI 12)
• Dota 2 Major Championships. For 2023, there were the Lima Major, Berlin Major, and Bali Major, all won by Gaimin Gladiators!
• DreamLeague
• BetBoom Dacha
• ESL One
• ... and more!

Bonuses for Dota 2 bets

We thank you for choosing us (you didn’t have to!). Just to prove that we want you to have fun and enjoy your favorite games, your first bet with us is 100% free. You don’t even have to deposit. There’s no catches. Just come bet for free and see if you have more fun watching Dota. We think you will!

Amazing giveaways

We know how much you geeks love killer gaming gear. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, Rivalry is the place to do it. We bring you hundreds of dollars in giveaways on the regular. Just visit our homepage often and you’ll see them pop up. Enter and you could win a whole new setup to spend even more hours playing DOTA!

All of the best teams

We are massive fans of the Dota scene. Our staff has thousands and thousands of hours of play time. We love the pro scene. As mentioned, our goal is to make watching esports even more fun. One way of doing that is certainly by offering betting. But we also think it’s a lot more fun when you know the players, teams, and people that make up this scene we all love so much. As a part of improving your viewing experience, we do our best to create content to give you an inside look at the Dota scene.

Rivalry Academy

Want to get in on all of the action but don’t know where to start? If you’re new to esports betting, it can seem daunting. All of the numbers, teams, deposit options, etc. can be intimidating. And we haven’t even got to the stress of placing real money on the games yet! That’s why Rivalry created Rivalry Academy, the first-of-its-kind learning resource for everyone from beginners to professionals. You can find all you need to know about Dota - dota 2 launch options, hotkeys, system requirements, and much more.

Why Bet on Dota 2 Matches?

In our humble opinion, Dota 2 is the most exciting game in esports. Don’t tell the League of Legends betting people that though (and don’t read our League of Legends articles...because we probably pander to that crowd and bash Dota there). Dota 2 is by far the most action-packed, exciting, and skilled gaming title. And all of this action makes it one of the most lucrative gambling experiences online. There’s never a dull moment in Defense of the Ancients 2.

If you’re looking to get your feet wet in esports betting, this is the ultimate game for it. When it comes to betting, it has everything you could possibly want:

• HUGE and Popular: YouTube videos, Twitch streams, and entire websites dedicated to news and strategy. Dota has hundreds of teams and millions of players. It is now the most played title on Steam, meaning there’s more gambling action here than in any other game. With all of this popularity, you can get unprecedented insight into gaming strategy and try to win money betting against the masses.
• The Biggest Prize Pools: Nothing compares to the tournament action taking place on Dota 2 matches around the world. In 2017, The International (the biggest tournament of the year) awarded over $24,000,000 in prize money! With all of the money to be won as well as major sponsorships being signed, there is more action on Dota 2 than on any other title. You know what means? Plenty of opportunities to bet and perhaps win some money! There are more ways to get into the action here than with any other game.
• More than Luck: Are you the ultimate Dota fan? Then this is your chance to really let your skills shine. There’s more opportunity for skill to win out in the long run than just about any other title. With all of the skills on display in the game, the skilled bettor has more opportunities to find an edge through research, experience, and crafty numbers hunting. With all of the casual gamblers betting major money on tournaments, you have an opportunity to gain an edge.
• Action and Excitement: Like we said, we are fans first. We are here to enjoy the games more than anything else. So place a bet on dota 2, sit back, and get ready to watch 5-v-5 action like never before. There’s a reason DotA is Steam’s #1 title. With more than 100 Heroes to choose from and just a small map for combat, the action is non-stop. Every game is unique and incredibly exciting. Rivalry offers the best esports odds on all major tournaments!

Are You Wasting Your Time with Skins Betting? STOP

Dota 2 skins gambling is one of the most popular ways to bet on dota 2. But anyone who does it knows how volatile it can be. If you’re wasting your time betting skins instead of cash, you need to stop.

At Rivalry, we want to give the fans that use our dota 2 betting site the most realistic, safe, and seamless experience possible. That’s why we only operate in cold, hard cash.

Skins are insanely popular. We’ve even bet with them ourselves a few times. But after getting tired of all the stress, uncertainty, and volatility that comes with it, we wanted to open up a gamer-friendly platform that actually worked using real money.

Here’s why cash is by far the best option:

• Never worry about the government: Cash isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Skins, on the other hand, might not be around long. Government regulation is getting closer by the day and chances are this secondary gaming market will disappear, rendering your skins worthless.
• Never worry about your money: Skins gaming platforms are not subject to stringent rules, and debts are not enforceable under the law since they are not recognized as a currency. If you are stressing about your money as much as we were, it’s time to the make the switch.
• Stop losing money converting skins: If you want to get real cash at the end, why bother betting skins and converting them to cash? Why not just bet real cash from the beginning? If you deposit a skin worth $20 on the Steam Community Market, chances are the dota 2 betting sites are only giving you $10-$12 in value. Ouch.
• Faster: We use real-world payment options that are regulated, respected, and best of all, fast! Most of our deposit options are instant and payouts are just as fast. The worst thing is sitting around waiting for your money. Trust us!

Do you really give each new member $1.50?

Yes! We hate catches as much as you do though, so we want to be 100% transparent. Your first wager is totally free. If you ever want to withdraw funds, you will have to make a minimum deposit of $5, but the money will be in your account when you join.

Ready to start spicing up the games you are already playing and watching on live stream? There’s no better place on the web to do it than Rivalry.com.

Our extra hot chili sauce will show you flavors you never knew existed. It’s time to experience Dota 2 online betting like you’ve never seen before. Instant deposits, fast payouts, and great bonuses and giveaways make this the first and best dota 2 betting site for real fans of the game.

Join today and your first bet is on the house. What have you got to lose?

Dota 2 Betting FAQs

Is betting on Dota 2 Legal?

Yes, betting on your favorite esports matches, including Dota 2, at Rivalry is 100% legal. We are licensed and regulated under the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.

Are there any bonuses for Dota 2 betting?

Yes, Rivalry offers a generous welcome bonus, so you can bet on your favorite Dota 2 matches.

What are the numbers next to the teams?

The number you see next to each team is called the decimal odds. This is how we express the likelihood of the team to win a particular match. For example, if you see Team A at 1.5 odds, that means you stand to win 1.5 times your bet. If you bet $1 on a team at 1.5, you can win $1.50 total (including your wager). That means you get .50 profit. One key skill of savvy bettors is knowing when odds are accurate and knowing when there’s a good chance of an upset.

Can I bet on Dota 2 from my mobile?

Yes, as a passionate and connected industry leader, we recognize that many Dota 2 bettors choose to bet from their mobile device and so that option is available at Rivalry. In addition, security is also at the top of our priorities, because we want you to feel comfortable when you step inside and give it a try.

How can I deposit?

Depositing is really simple, just create an account and choose any of our convenient payment options. We have more than 20,  including, but not limited to: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neteller, Alipay, Skrill, American Express, Paysafecard, Bitcoin, UnionPay, Sofort, Przelewy24, Rapid Transfer and much more.