DOTA 2 The International 2022: Tickets, all invited teams, and more
As the final Major in the current DOTA Pro Circuit (DPC) season comes to a close, DOTA 2 fans are gearing up for the annual extravaganza of The International (TI). Valve recently announced ticket information for this year's iteration, and fans have also learned about the 12 pro teams who have secured a direct invite to the grand stage.
The International is one of the biggest esports events in the calendar year, with almost every iteration breaking the highest prize pool record set by its predecessor. The Garden City of Singapore will be hosting TI this time around, marking the first instance of the crowning event of DOTA 2 taking place in Southeast Asia.
The International 2022 has a similar invite format to TI10, where teams who have secured a certain number of points from officially sponsored Regional Leagues and Majors will secure an invite to the event. The ongoing PGL Arlington DOTA 2 Major had a slew of DPC points up for grabs.
Fans now finally know the 12 teams invited to TI 2022. They are as follows:
Before the start of the PGL Arlington Major, PSG.LGD, OG, TSM FTX, and Thunder Awaken had gathered enough points to secure a direct invite. Others followed after favorable results in the ongoing tournament brought them the required points.
The invited DOTA 2 teams will go directly to the Group Stage of the International 2022, which begins on October 15. Valve's press statement from July showcased how this year's event will be structured, and the schedule is as follows:
Valve has also finally revealed ticket information for DOTA 2 players to watch their favorite teams live and in person compete for the Aegis of Champions. The recent press statement mentions that tickets will be sold in a single wave beginning at 10:00 am
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