by in
Regional Dota 2 tournament within Mimoza Game Fest 2026 it was successfully completed after an exciting final day that brought twists and turns, uncertain series and a great atmosphere. The matches were played in Gaming Center, where the audience and competitors saw off together the end of one of the most interesting esports segments of the festival.
First semi-final: Just Casual after a turnaround to the final
The day started with a semi-final duel between the teams Just Casual i Authorized. The crew Authorized did her homework and in the first game, to the surprise of many, completely dominated her opponent.
However, already in the second game, the team played Just Casual she played much more confidently, took control and managed to tie the series. The decision was made in the third match, where Just Casual took advantage of the momentum and secured a place in the grand final with the fervent cheering of the audience.
Second semi-final: Level UP justifies its role as favorite
This was followed by the second semi-final match between the teams Level UP, which was undefeated in the tournament up to that point, and the team Dota 2 Blue, which according to the rating was considered the weakest team in the Final 4 final.
The first game was mostly dominated by the team. Level UP, which routinely took a series lead. However, in the second game the favorites tried to pull off their old trick. cheese the "5 man mid push" strategy, which backfired on them this time. Dota 2 Blue he knew how to punish and inflict it on the team Level UP their first and only loss in the tournament.
In the decisive third game Level UP got serious and showed quality, finishing the job dominantly in less than 25 minutes.
Authorised won third place
The match for third place began after a short break for a meal, and the teams competed Authorized i Dota 2 Blue.
Authorized showed great skill in the early stages of the game and in both games very quickly created a noticeable advantage. With a controlled and safe game, they managed to win from 2:0, which ensured third place at the tournament.
Level UP Tournament Champion
Grand final between the teams Just Casual i Level UP ended with a result 2:0 for the benefit of the team Level UP.
Although the final result seems convincing, both games were uncertain until the very end. However, experience and calmness in key moments gave the team the upper hand Level UP, who so deservedly reached the title of winner of the regional Dota 2 tournament at Mimoza Game Fest 2026.
Prize fund
A monetary prize fund is also provided for the best teams:
1st place – Level UP
400 euros + cup and medals
2nd place – Just Casual
240 euros + medals
3rd place – Authorized
120 euros + medals
4th place – Dota 2 Blue
€40
In addition, all contestants won t-shirts with the GamersLife team logo, as well as the logos of the tournament's main sponsors.
Audience MVP Award
It also attracted special attention Tournament MVP award in the amount of €100, provided by a big fan of esports Dušan Vušković from Kotor.
The MVP was voted on stream Dr. Mareta, which additionally involved the audience in the finale itself and gave a special stamp to the entire competition.
Another confirmation of the growth of the regional scene
Dota 2 tournament at Mimoza Game Fest 2026 once again showed how much quality, emotion and audience the regional scene has. From the surprise in the semi-finals, through the battle for placement, all the way to the final which was decided by experience, the end of the tournament offered everything that makes esports exciting.
Mimoza Game Fest 2026 thereby additionally confirming that Herceg Novi has the capacity to host serious gaming and esports content, both for players and for the audience.
We express our gratitude to the sponsors and partners who supported the implementation of Mimoza Game Fest 2026. When it comes to the Dota 2 segment of the festival, we owe a great deal of gratitude to the Gaming Center for the hospitality, equipment and fellowship that further enriched the entire event. Perfect food during the tournament was provided by "Canteen 65" and "Fast Food Šiljo", which we also thank for their great support.
Note: At the end of the festival, a large photo gallery will be available on our portal and also on social networks
