BetBoom Streamers Battle 15: Team Cake Wins the Grand Final

BetBoom Streamers Battle 15, the latest edition of the popular Dota 2 showmatch series sponsored by the bookmaker BetBoom, concluded on October 3, 2026 at the VK Play Arena in Moscow. Ten teams of CIS streamers, content creators and former pros competed for a prize pool of 4,000,000₽ ($47,000). The winner — Kirill "Cake" Zabrodin's stack — took home $24,000.

Who Won BetBoom Streamers Battle 15?

Team Cake defeated Team Daxak 3-1 in the best-of-five Grand Final held live at VK Play Arena. The victory earned Cake's squad $24,000, while Daxak's team received $9,600.

Event Overview

• Dates: September 21 – October 3, 2026
• Prize pool: 4,000,000₽ (~$47,000)
• Teams: 10 (two groups of five)
• Format: Group stage round-robin → double-elimination playoffs
• Location: Online + LAN finale at VK Play Arena, Moscow
• Patch: 7.41f / Captain's Draft mode

Prize Pool Distribution

Group Stage Results

Group A

Team Daxak dominated Group A with a perfect 4-0 series record. Team Avice finished second (3-1), followed by Team Cake (2-2), Team Solo (1-3) and Team GPK (0-4).

Group B

Team Rostik (rostislav999's squad) topped Group B at 3-1. Teams YBN, Stray and Travoman all finished at 2-2, with tie-breakers advancing YBN and Stray. Team NS (1-3) was eliminated.

Playoffs and Grand Final

The double-elimination bracket played out over the final week. The decisive Grand Final on October 3 saw Team Cake overcome Team Daxak 3-1 in a best-of-five series at the Moscow LAN venue.

Notable matchups during the tournament include Team Stray defeating YBN 2-1 in the group stage, and Team Travoman's 2-1 win over Team Rostik in the group stage, though Travoman could not carry that momentum into the playoffs.

What Is BetBoom Streamers Battle?

BetBoom Streamers Battle is a recurring Dota 2 showmatch series that brings together popular CIS streamers, content creators and former professional players. It uses Captain's Draft mode and is structured as a Tier 3 (showmatch) event. The series is sponsored by the bookmaker BetBoom and organized by ESforce. Season 15 was the latest of 15 editions dating back to 2023. Each edition typically draws a large Russian-speaking viewership through the star power of its participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won BetBoom Streamers Battle 15?

Team Cake, led by Kirill "Cake" Zabrodin, won the Grand Final 3-1 against Team Daxak on October 3, 2026.

What was the prize pool of BetBoom Streamers Battle 15?

The total prize pool was 4,000,000₽, approximately $47,000. The winner received $24,000.

Where was the final played?

The Grand Final was held at VK Play Arena in Moscow, Russia. Earlier group-stage and playoff matches were played online.

How many seasons of BetBoom Streamers Battle exist?

Fifteen seasons as of October 2026, dating back to the first edition in early 2023. Season 16 is expected in 2026.

What format does the tournament use?

Captain's Draft mode with Fearless Draft rules (previously drafted heroes are banned for the remainder of a series). Group stage is round-robin Bo3; playoffs use double-elimination with a Bo5 Grand Final.

Conclusion

BetBoom Streamers Battle 15 delivered a fitting finale for the CIS Dota 2 showmatch calendar. Team Cake's 3-1 Grand Final victory over Team Daxak underlined the depth of talent in the region's streamer scene. With a $47,000 prize pool and a packed VK Play Arena, the event reaffirmed BetBoom Streamers Battle as the premier showmatch series in the Russian-speaking Dota 2 community.

Published: October 4, 2026 | Updated: October 4, 2026

Sources: DLTV match data; esport.vision prize distribution; Strafe Esports event overview. Results as of October 3, 2026.