Dota 2 World Championship 2027 (The International)

The Dota 2 Computer Game World Championship (International) is the first Dota 2 event and the largest esports tournament of its kind. It is hosted by Valve.

Dota 2 World Championship 2027

The Dota 2 World Championship 2027, officially known as The International 2027 (TI17), will be the next edition of the premier tournament in professional Dota 2. The event is organised by Valve.

The official date, venue, prize pool and participating teams for The International 2027 have not yet been announced. Teams will qualify through the competitive season and the official qualification system.

Participants

The full list of The International 2027 participants will be confirmed closer to the tournament. The event traditionally features leading teams from Europe, China, Southeast Asia, North and South America and other regions.

Valve is expected to announce the qualification format and number of direct invitations separately.

History of The International

The first The International was held in Cologne in 2011 with 16 teams competing for a $1.6 million prize pool.

The tournament reached its record prize pool of more than $40 million in 2021. In the following years, Valve changed the competition's funding model, resulting in significantly smaller prize pools. TI 2025 had a prize pool of approximately $2.88 million, while TI 2026 offered around $3.6 million.

The International remains the most prestigious tournament in professional Dota 2 and one of the most important events in esports.

Interesting Facts

Record-breaking prize pool: The International is known for its massive prize pools, funded by in-game item sales.
Millions of viewers: The tournament draws a huge audience, both in arenas and on streaming platforms.
History: Held since 2011, The International is the most prestigious Dota 2 tournament.
Surprises: New teams often pull off upsets by defeating the favorites.