ptslot – The Dota 2 world is gearing up for another thrilling chapter as The International 2026, the annual flagship championship, prepares to unfold in Shanghai, China this August. Valve, the developer behind Dota 2, officially opened applications for regional broadcast partners and confirmed that the tournament will run from August 13 to August 23, 2026.
Returning to China for the first time since 2019, Shanghai will host the world’s top Dota 2 teams at the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Arena—the same venue where one of the most memorable TI events took place. Valve is actively seeking broadcast partners to produce official streams in languages such as Russian and Spanish, and the company also welcomes community streams via DotaTV under its community streaming license.
The journey to TI 2026 begins well before summer, with regional qualifiers scheduled to run from June 9 to June 28, where teams from East Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond battle for their chance to compete on the world stage.
For Dota 2 fans and esports enthusiasts, The International isn’t just another tournament—it’s the pinnacle of competitive play, where the best teams face off for pride, glory, and one of the richest prize pools in esports history. With the spotlight once again on Shanghai, anticipation continues to build as the global community counts down to one of the most prestigious events on the competitive gaming calendar.