2026 The International (TI 15) annual edition of THE INTERNATIONAL will take place in Shanghai, China. Sixteen elite teams will contend for glory, selected through Valve's reintroduction of the independent direct invitation system, reminiscent of the tournament's early years. As teams prepare to clash, anticipation crackles through the air, fueled by a packed calendar of major tournaments around the Globe. TI promises fierce competition and strategic mastery. Fans around the globe await the spectacle unfolding, as Dota 2's finest converge to battle for the revered Championship Trophy. It is the first edition of the tournament to feature a Swiss System instead of a round-robin group.

Tournament Format

Group Stage will be played in a Swiss System format all matches are in a best-of-three series.

Playoffs will be played in a Double-elimination bracket all matches are best-of-three except Grand Finals which is a best-of-five series.