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Schedule for The International 2019

Updated Schedule for The International 2019, the largest Dota 2 tournament on the planet, covering dates and times of matches from regional qualifiers to the grand finals, with the final official matches taking place in Shanghai, China on August 28.

The International 2019, also known as TI9, a major Dota 2 tournament this year will be held in Asia, specifically in Shanghai, China. The aim is to crown a new owner of the prestigious Aegis shield, with the prize pool currently nearing $27 million (approximately 621 billion VND).

Schedule for The International 2019

The International 2019 marks the culmination of the Dota Pro Circuit, serving as the 9th annual edition of The International. This year, the event makes its debut in China, hosted at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. Following last year's format, a points-based system derived from Major performances selects and invites 12 teams to compete in The International 2019.

1. Prizes

- The initial prize pool for the tournament is $1,600,000 USD.
- An additional 25% of the total Battle Pass sales revenue is added to the prize pool. These revenues encompass purchases of Battle Passes at various levels as well as points bought to level up the Battle Pass in the Dota 2 game.

2. Match Conditions and Schedule

- Participating Teams

+ 12 teams qualified through the Dota Pro Circuit
+ 6 teams qualified through Regional Qualifiers: one team from China, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, CIS, and Europe respectively.

- Regional Qualifiers (July 7th to July 14th, 2019)

+ BO1 group stage leading to Playoffs
+ Double-elimination Playoffs, winners securing a spot at TI9

- TI9 Group Stage in Shanghai: Held from August 15th to August 18th, 2019
- Official Main Event: From August 20th to August 25th, 2019

12 teams were invited to participate, and 6 teams secured victory through regional qualifiers

3. Regional Schedule

Direct qualifiers in the Southeast Asia region

Upcoming China Regional Group Stage

CIS Direct Regional Qualifiers

European Regional Group Stage

South American Direct Regional Qualifiers

North American Regional Group Stage

Currently underway are the direct elimination rounds across The International 2019 regions worldwide. We'll keep you updated with the latest information on the planet's most prestigious gaming event, real-time strategy game Dota 2. Follow the tournament's developments on our official website for more details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are participating in The International 2019?

A total of 18 teams are participating in The International 2019. 12 teams qualified through the Dota Pro Circuit, and 6 teams secured spots through regional qualifiers.

What is the prize pool for The International 2019?

The prize pool for The International 2019 is currently nearing $27 million USD, with an initial $1.6 million USD, and an additional 25% of Battle Pass sales revenue added.

What are the match conditions and schedule for The International 2019?

The International 2019 features a BO1 group stage from August 15th to 18th, followed by a main event from August 20th to 25th. Regional qualifiers occurred from July 7th to 14th.