The International Dota 2 Championships is back, and we could not be more excited. There are 20 teams from across the world competing for the title, but who will lift the trophy?
The International – Tournament Information
Twelve teams qualified through the Dota Pro Circuit: Team Liquid, Gaimin Gladiators, Tundra Esports, 9Pandas, Evil Geniuses, LGD Gaming, Shopify Rebellion, Talon Esports, Beastcoast, Team Spirit, TSM, and BetBoom Team.
Eight teams qualified through the Regional Qualifiers: Nouns from North America, Vivo Keyd Stars and Thunder Awaken from South America, Entity and PSG Quest from Western Europe, Virtus.Pro from Eastern Europe, Azure Ray from China, and Team SMG from Southeast Asia.
For the first phase, there will be four groups of five teams, with a single round-robin format where each game is a best-of-two. The top two teams in each group will be matched with opponents who placed either third or fourth in another group. The bottom team will be eliminated.
In the second phase, the remaining teams will play best-of-three (Bo3) head-to-head matches to determine their place in the main event.
Sixteen teams will play in a double elimination bracket, with eight in the upper bracket and eight in the lower bracket. Each series will be a Bo3 except for the grand final, which will be a best-of-five.
When is The International 2023?
Group Stage: October 12 to 15Playoff Weekend: October 20 to 22
Finals Weekend: October 27 to 29
Where is TI taking place?
The International will be held in Seattle, USA! The playoff stage will take place at the Seattle Conference Center’s Summit, but the finals weekend will be taking place at the Climate Pledge Arena.
Who will win the International 2023?
Tundra Esports, the victors of the previous TI held last year, will be battling against powerhouses of Dota 2, such as Gaimin Gladiators, Team Spirit, Team Liquid, and many more – who are all looking for glory themselves. Can Tundra Esports repeat their success, or will someone stand in their way?
How do you bet on The International 12?
Betting on esports is easy; however, beginners might need a guide to navigate the various methods available for making a bet. To help, we’ve prepared a handy guide for those looking to place a bet during TI12.
Pinnacle will offer a number of markets for Dota 2 enthusiasts to bet on during The International 12. The most popular market for esports bettors is the Money Line market, which is a bet on the winner of a particular match. Futures markets will also be on offer if bettors want to bet on the team that will win TI12 and the region they will come from.
Don’t want to do lengthy research but still want to place a bet? Pinnacle will also offer in-play betting on live TI12 games, with markets on offer such as First Blood, First Roshan, First Tower, First Barracks, and more!
If you’re an eagle-eyed bettor, be sure to stay updated on our Dota 2 The International odds page. Pinnacle will offer great Dota 2 odds and a wide variety of different markets, both pre-match and in-play.
