Countdown to Wallachia: Runestone to Power PGL Dota 2 Circuit
Building up on the recent CS2 partnership, Runestone and PGL have confirmed the continuation of their Dota 2 partnership through 2029. Runestone will remain the Official Data Partner for PGL’s landmark tournament marathon, providing the zero-latency infrastructure and real-time integrity monitoring essential for the ongoing PGL Wallachia series.
Following the renewal of their CS2 partnership,PGL and Runestone are extending their collaboration to the Dota 2 ecosystem through 2029. Ahead of PGL Wallachia Season 8, this agreement appoints Runestone as the Official Data Partner for PGL’s full multi-year Dota 2 roadmap, ensuring technical consistency across all of PGL’s tier-one properties.
Since starting Season 1 in April 2024, PGL has provided the community with a consistent, high-stakes competitive calendar, and this extension ensures that stability continues for years to come. With Season 7 having recently broken series records with 16 million hours watched (esports charts), the focus now shifts to Season 8, where 16 of the world’s best teams will compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool at the PGL Studios in Bucharest.
Runestone will deliver zero-latency data infrastructure to the Wallachia series, ensuring the broadcast remains perfectly synchronized with the server. Beyond technical delivery, the partnership integrates Runestone's comprehensive integrity monitoring across the full Dota 2 circuit. By utilizing real-time match analysis, Runestone will provide continuous oversight of all competitive activity to detect irregularities, fostering a transparent and secure environment for teams, organizers, and the global community.
“Building on our recent partnership extension with PGL in CS2, this validates not only what we’ve accomplished, but solidifies our shared vision to push the boundaries of event production and data solutions across the ecosystem” Shane Clarke, Managing Director of Runestone
“At PGL, Dota 2continues to inspire how we innovate. Together with Runestone, we’re exploring new ways to deepen fan engagement and bring the game closer to its community through more immersive, connected experiences.” Silviu Stroie, CEO of PGL
Together, the CS2 and Dota 2 agreements position Runestone across two of competitive gaming's largest ecosystems within PGL's tournament operation through the end of the decade.
About Runestone
Runestone is a data and engagement infrastructure that transforms live esports into interactive, data-driven experiences. Using real-time in-game information sourced directly from tournament organizers and publishers, Runestone delivers fast, accurate overlays and analytics that elevate broadcasts, deepen fan engagement, and unlock meaningful operational insights. Committed to transparency and competitive integrity, Runestone also monitors matches for suspicious activity to protect fair play and strengthen trust across the esports ecosystem.
About PGL
Established in 2002, PGL is a global leader in esports event organization and high-end production. By seamlessly integrating studio management, video production, and international broadcasting, PGL has redefined the spectator experience for the world’s most defining gaming franchises. Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to showcasing the raw beauty of competition, PGL has delivered hundreds of world-class tournaments, connecting with millions of fans across every corner of the globe. At PGL, we don’t just broadcast games; we craft the legendary moments that become the heartbeat of esports history.
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