This time they have decided to go without a sponsor, and instead run a cup where players themselves will pay for the prize pool.
Owner ext3 tells of their goal. To bring back the most powerful high skilled DotA league. He tells us that the old administrators and sponsors have been removed from the channel after administrator abuse.
DotA Pride will feature two IRC channels, one for high skilled gamers and one for mid to low gamers.
If players would like to participate in the DotA Pride Cup, a $5 USD registration fee is required. The cup is scheduled to start on 15th November.
For further information, enter DotAPride.com.

UPDATE: To clarify things, it is free to play int DotA Pride 1 and 2. The $5 USD is for registration of the DotA Pride Cup.







