Dota 2 The International 2026: Schedule, results, standings, teams, and how to watch

The International 2026 gathers 16 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams in Shanghai, China to battle for the Aegis of Champions. Seven teams received direct invites while nine squads earned their spots through regional qualifiers. Defending champions Team Falcons are raring to retain the Aegis at Dota 2 TI 2026, but they face a stacked field that includes TEAM VISION (aka PARIVISION), Team Liquid, Team Spirit, Iron Wing (aka 1win Team, which acquired the roster of Tundra Esports), and Aurora Gaming, among other strong contenders. Falcons are also chasing a place alongside OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid as two-time TI champions. The team’s coach Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling is seeking a fourth title (third as coach), while captain-support Wu “Sneyking” Jingjun and carry Oliver “skiter” Lepko are aiming for a record as the first players to lift the Aegis three times. Follow TI 2026 with the full schedule, results, standings, and more details below. The TI 2026 runs from Aug. 13 to 23 in Shanghai, with the Main Event (Playoffs) taking place at the Oriental Sports Center. Here are the key dates: Bolded teams have qualified for playoffs. Italicized teams are eliminated. Remaining teams play in the Elimination Round. Below is the full list of all 16 teams competing at Dota 2 TI 2026, their respective rosters, and how they qualified. These are the teams’ final rankings, along with how the more than $3.3 million prize pool is distributed. The International 2026 begins with a 16-team Swiss-system Group Stage, where every match is played as a best-of-three. The top three teams advance directly to the Main Event (playoffs), while teams finishing 4th to 13th move into the Elimination Round. The bottom three teams are eliminated. Through the Elimination Round, the remaining teams have another chance to qualify for the Main Event. Five teams will advance, while the other five are eliminated. The Main Event features a classic double-elimination bracket. All matches are best-of-three except the grand final, which is a best-of-five battle for the Aegis of Champions. You can watch all the matches live through the official Dota 2 TI 2026 streaming channels: