Finally, it’s time to preview The International 2022. Following the build up from the Last Chance Qualifier event, it’s time to go all in. Accordingly, with a massive prize pool on the line, it’s time for a new Champion of the Aegis. Read on as we learn how to watch this highly anticipated event below!
Event Background
For those unaware, The International 2022 is the premier event following an entire competitive season of Dota 2.
Accordingly, this level of competition isknown as the Dota Pro Circuit, featuring the top teams from the top regions constantly going at war all to qualify for this prestigious event.
Taking place every year, The International is known for its incredible story lines, prize pools and impact on the esports industry.
This time around, Valve and PGL are partnering, as the competition heads to the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Taking place between 15th to 30th October, the top 20 teams in the world are lined up to compete as listed below:
Invited Teams
- PSG.LGD
- OG
- Team Spirit
- beastcoast
- Team Aster
- Thunder Awaken
- BOOM Esports
- TSM
- Tundra Esports
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Evil Geniuses
- Fnatic
Region Qualified Teams
- Soniqs
- Hokori
- Entity
- BetBoom Team
- Royal Never Give Up
- TaloN Esports
LCQ
- TBD x2
Indeed, the Last Chance Qualifier is ongoing and will conclude in the days leading up to the event.
Otherwise, the prize pool currently sits at $13,577,665 – while this is definitely overshadowed by previous years, it remains an impressive prize pool which will certainly push the competition further!
Format
With regards to format, we’re sticking to the classic format which The International has always stood by.
Indeed, this year, we’ll be starting things off once again with Group Stage. Taking place from 15th to 18th October, this stage of the competition aims to slim down the competition.
To be announced soon, the twenty teams will be divided randomly into two groups of ten teams. Accordingly, a single round robin means that teams will face each once. From here, oonly the top 8 teams progress.
Specifically, the top 4 will land a spot in the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs, while 5-8th will fall into the Lower Bracket of the Playoffs.
Referred to as the Main Event, the Playoffs are the final stop of the entire competitive season. This is what makes TI different to Worlds – instead of a single elimination bracket, TI continues to celebrate the double elimination bracket.
Taking place between 20th October to 30th October, the sixteen teams remaining will fight through the double eliminaiton bracket, where 8 start in the Upper Bracket and 8 start in the Lower Bracket.
For those unaware, a double elimination bracket means that teams have to play around two potential life lines. Specifically, those in the Upper Bracket fall to the Lower Bracket should they lose where a further loss results in elimination.
Schedule for The International 2022
Considering that the Groups are yet to be announced, the schedule is yet to be clarified. Bearing this in mind, we highly recommend tuning into the official event page here.
Watch The International 2022
You can also watch The International 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
Predictions
Heading into this event, the predictions heavily favour invited teams who oearned a spot through Dota Pro Circuit Points. Accordingly, let’s review the top teams based on seeding:
- #1 – PSG.LGD
- #2 – OG
- #3 – Team Spirit
- #4 – beastcoast
- #5 – Team Aster
All the top 3 are past winners – the battles between them will go down in the history books of Dota 2 esports!
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