Dota 2 The International 2026 (TI15) heads to Shanghai

Gabe Newell announced The International 2026 will be hosted in Shanghai, China. It marks a return to the city after 7 years.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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TI 2025 playoffs: Eight teams, one Aegis of Champions

The top eight includes some unexpected teams like HEROIC and Nigma Galaxy. And now that Team Spirit and Team Liquid are gone, there are no favorites anymore.

Marco Espinoza Oliveros

Marco Espinoza Oliveros

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Tundra and Tidebound are out of The International 2025

There won’t be a three-peat for 33, and China is left with only one team competing in The International 2025. This is now the most unpredictable TI in years.

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Marco Espinoza Oliveros

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Gabe Newell: “People talk sh*t to me in chat, but I still play Dota every day”

Gabe Newell’s deadpan wit stole the show at The International 2025, as the Valve co-founder reminded fans why he still plays Dota 2 every day.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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The Helm of Dominator dominated The International 2025 meta

It’s the item everyone is talking about, and it’s a real pain for supports. This is why you will find a Helm of Dominator in every game of TI 2025!

Marco Espinoza Oliveros

Marco Espinoza Oliveros

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24 TI14 tickets donated by Crimson Witnesses, with treasure at stake

The Crimson Witnesses began as a small Dota 2 fan meetup at TI8 and has grown into a 3,000-member global community. At TI2025, they raffled 24 tickets, blending generosity with the excitement of rare Crimson Witness treasure drops. A winning combination.

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Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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Team Nemesis sent packing: BOOM Esports survives the day at TI 2025

It would be a tough time on Day 2 of The International 2025 as either BOOM Esports or Team Nemesis would be eliminated.

Jarrad Adams

Jarrad Adams

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The International 2025 – Day 1 Recap: Sixteen matches ignite the Group Stage

Day 1 of The International 2025 saw rampages, huge moments, and a glimpse into the meta which we will see for the remainder of the tournament.

Jarrad Adams

Jarrad Adams

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