The International is gaining momentum

The International 2026 will be held from August 13 to August 23 in Shanghai with 16 of the world’s strongest teams. The initial prize pool of $1.6 million has already exceeded $2.5 million through the sale of special in-game bundles.

The bundle system allows fans to influence the scale of the championship directly. The revenue from their sales is shared between the participating clubs themselves and the tournament prize pool. This format turns the audience into a key part of the Dota 2 ecosystem, maintaining a connection between the community and the pro scene.