Organizer
Valve publishes the official tournament and broadcast materials.[1][2]
Competition
The International
The International is Valve's recurring global Dota 2 championship, with each edition crowning a separate champion.
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Host and dates
Host and schedule vary by edition
Champion
Varies by edition
Combined prize pool
Varies by edition
Games
Participant scale
Varies by edition
PTG Database Analysis
The International is Valve’s global championship for Dota 2. Its host, field, champion and prize distribution are edition-specific. Valve’s 2026 championship report identifies Team Spirit as the winner of that edition; that result does not define the recurring series.[1][2]
References2
- [1]The International 2026 Grand Champions — Valve / Dota 2
- [2]License Broadcast The International DOTA 2 Tournament — Steam Support / Valve
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