DOTA 2 Event Viewing Guide

DOTA 2's The International (TI) is the tournament with the highest prize pool in esports history—TI10 reached a staggering $40.18 million, with the winning team taking home over $18 million. Chinese teams have a glorious record on the TI stage, with Wings Gaming and PSG.LGD mounting multiple charges for the throne. And in 2026, TI15 returns to Shanghai, making it one of the most anticipated grand events for Chinese DOTA fans in recent years.

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DOTA 2 Event System

DOTA 2 boasts the highest prize pool ecosystem in esports history, pioneered by The International's crowdfunded Battle Pass model.

Major Events

Event	Prize Pool	Notes
The International (TI)	$30 Million+ (Crowdfunded)	The main event of the year; 2026 hosted in Shanghai
DPC Leagues	TBD	Regional split tournaments throughout the year
Majors	$500,000+	DPC point qualification events

The International Past Champions

Edition	Winning Team	First Prize
TI6 (2016)	Wings Gaming (China)	$9.13 Million
TI10 (2021)	Team Spirit	$18.20 Million
TI11 (2022)	Tundra Esports	$19.18 Million
TI15 (2026)	TBD	$30 Million+

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Prominent Teams

Top global organizations populate DOTA 2; here are landmark teams across regions.

Team	Achievements	Region
Team Spirit	TI10 Champion (2021)	CIS
Tundra Esports	TI11 Champion (2022)	Europe
PSG.LGD	Multiple TI top 4 finishes	China
Xtreme Gaming	Tier-1 powerhouse	China
Team Liquid	Multi-title organization	Europe
OG	Back-to-back TI8/9 Champions	Europe

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Global Live Platforms

DOTA 2 broadcasts cover major global platforms, completely free for domestic viewers in China as well.

🌐 Global

FreeTwitch

FreeYouTube

FreeIn-game Steam Client Watch

🇨🇳 Mainland China

FreeBilibili (B站)

FreeHuya Live

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TI Ticketing Guide

Tickets for The International are generally distributed via the following channels; stay tuned to official announcements.

Platform	Notes
Damai	Official Chinese ticketing partner
ShowStart	Official primary seller
Piaoniu	Secondary ticketing market

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Popular FAQ

QWhy is The International prize pool so huge?▾

TI utilizes a Battle Pass crowdfunding mechanism where a portion of player Battle Pass purchases is funneled directly into the prize pool, causing TI prize pools to historically exceed $40 Million.

QHave Chinese teams won The International?▾

Yes! In 2016, Wings Gaming won TI6, becoming the iconic Chinese squad to claim the Aegis of Champions in memorable fashion.

QWhat tier of team is PSG.LGD?▾

PSG.LGD is one of China's most formidable DOTA 2 organizations, making repeated top-4 runs at TI and standing as a hallmark representative for Chinese DOTA.

QWhat is the DPC League?▾

The DPC (Dota Pro Circuit) is Valve's official tournament system where regional match performance yields points determining direct invites to Majors and TI.