Dota 2 TI 2026: Schedule, Results, Standings, Teams, and Streams Overview
The International 2026 is set to bring together 16 of the top Dota 2 teams in Shanghai, China, all vying for the prestigious Aegis of Champions. Seven teams have received direct invites, while nine others secured their spots through regional qualifiers.
Defending champions Team Falcons are eager to defend their title at TI 2026, but they’ll face tough competition from squads like TEAM VISION (also known as PARIVISION), Team Liquid, Team Spirit, Iron Wing (formerly Tundra Esports), and Aurora Gaming, among others.
The Falcons are also on a quest to join the ranks of OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid as two-time TI champions. Coach Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling is aiming for his fourth title (third as a coach), while captain-support Wu “Sneyking” Jingjun and carry Oliver “skiter” Lepko are looking to make history as the first players to lift the Aegis three times. Keep an eye on TI 2026 for the full schedule, results, standings, and more.
The tournament runs from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai, with the Main Event (Playoffs) taking place at the Oriental Sports Center. Here are the key dates:
Standings
| Team | Match Record | Game Record |
|---|---|---|
| TEAM VISION | 4-0 | 8-2 |
| Team Liquid | 4-1 | 9-5 |
| Nigma Galaxy | 4-1 | 8-2 |
| Iron Wing | 3-2 | 8-6 |
| Team Falcons | 3-2 | 8-7 |
| Aurora Gaming | 3-2 | 7-5 |
| LGD Gaming | 3-2 | 7-6 |
| Team Spirit | 3-2 | 6-5 |
| Team Resilience | 2-3 | 7-6 |
| Team Yandex | 2-3 | 7-7 |
| GamerLegion | 2-3 | 6-6 |
| BoomBoys | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Vici Gaming | 2-3 | 4-8 |
| Xtreme Gaming | 1-4 | 3-8 |
| OG | 1-4 | 2-9 |
| HULIGANI | 0-4 | 2-8 |
Teams in bold have qualified for the playoffs, while italicized teams have been eliminated. The remaining teams will compete in the Elimination Round.
Schedule & Results
Aug. 13
Round 1 Opening Matches
Round 2 1-0 Teams
Round 2 0-1 Teams
Aug. 14
Round 2 1-0 Teams
Round 2 0-1 Teams
Round 3 2-0 Teams
Round 3 1-1 Teams
Round 3 0-2 Teams
Aug. 15
Round 4 3-0 Teams
Round 4 2-1 Teams
Round 4 1-2 Teams
Round 4 0-3 Teams
Round 5 3-1 Teams
Round 5 2-2 Teams
Round 5 1-3 Teams
Aug. 16
Elimination Round
The schedule and results will be updated as the tournament unfolds.
Below is the complete list of all 16 teams competing at TI 2026, their rosters, and their qualification paths.
| Team | Roster | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Gaming | Nightfall Mikoto Ws Mira kaori |
Direct invite |
| BoomBoys (aka BetBoom Team) |
Kiritych~ gpk~ MieRo` Save- Kataomi |
Direct invite |
| Team Falcons | skiter Malr1ne ATF Cr1t- Sneyking |
Direct invite |
| Team Liquid | m1CKe Nisha Ace Boxi tOfu |
Direct invite |
| Iron Wing (aka 1w Team, acquired roster of Tundra Esports) |
Pure bzm 33 Ari Whitemon |
Direct invite |
| Xtreme Gaming | Ame NothingToSay Xxs fy xNova |
Direct invite |
| Team Yandex | watson CHIRA_JUNIOR DM Saksa Malady |
Direct invite |
| Team Spirit | Yatoro Larl Collapse not me rue |
European Qualifier |
| TEAM VISION (aka PARIVISION/PVISION) |
Satanic No[o]ne- Noticed 9Class Dukalis |
European Qualifier |
| Nigma Galaxy | SumaiL lorenof Davai OmaR GH |
European Qualifier |
| HULIGANI | ssnovv1 Mirage` Corrupted sayuw RESPECT |
European Qualifier |
| Team Resilience | YSR-04E (aka Erika/poyoyo) Echozz niu planet zzq |
China Qualifier |
| Vici Gaming | shiro Xm Bach XinQ y` |
China Qualifier |
| OG | Natsumi Yopaj- Raven TIMS skem |
Southeast Asia Qualifier |
| LGD Gaming | Yuma Topson (replaced TaiLung) Wisper Thiolicor KJ |
South America Qualifier |
| GamerLegion | Ghost RCY Fayde Bignum Speeed |
North America Qualifier |
These are the teams’ final rankings, along with the distribution of the $2.9 million prize pool.
| Place | Team | Prize Money | Prize Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | TBD | $1,235,379 | 42.5% |
| 2nd | TBD | $377,934 | 13% |
| 3rd | TBD | $261,574 | 9% |
| 4th | TBD | $174,422 | 6% |
| 5th-6th | TBD TBD |
$145,332 | 5% |
| 7th-8th | TBD TBD |
$116,242 | 4% |
| 9th-13th | TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$52,267 | 1.8% |
| 14th-15th | TBD TBD |
$29,090 | 1% |
| 16th | TBD | $14,545 | 0.5% |
The International 2026 kicks off with a 16-team Swiss-system Group Stage, where every match is a best-of-three. The top three teams will advance directly to the Main Event (playoffs), while teams finishing 4th to 13th will enter the Elimination Round. The bottom three teams will be eliminated.
During the Elimination Round, the remaining teams will have another shot at qualifying for the Main Event. Five teams will move on, while the other five will be eliminated.
The Main Event features a classic double-elimination bracket. All matches are best-of-three, except for the grand final, which will be a best-of-five showdown for the Aegis of Champions.
You can catch all the matches live through the official TI 2026 streaming channels:
