Witness history in the making as the world’s best teams battle for the Aegis! Sixteen top teams from around the world will battle for glory and a $1.6 million prize pool in The International 2024 (TI13), the biggest DOTA 2 event of the year.
Kicking off on September 4 in Copenhagen, Denmark, this year’s tournament features four groups of four teams with the introduction of the new group format. Despite a smaller prize pool than previous years, the stakes are higher than ever and competition is fierce among the contending teams, from the dominant Team Spirit to rising stars like Gaimin Gladiators.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The International 2024 starts with the two-day Group Stage on September 4. No eliminations will be in this round, and the 16 teams instead battle it out in best-of-two matches. The teams then advance to the Seeding Decider round that runs from September 6-7, where they will play best-of-three matches to determine their bracket placements in the main event at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen.
The playoffs will run from September 8-10, while the finals are set for September 13-15, 2024. Fans can check out the official Twitch and YouTube channels to follow the event in real time.
The Competing Teams and Key Players
Here’s the full lineup of the 16 competing teams in this year’s TI13 tournament, comprised of up-and-coming rising stars, established powerhouses, and seasoned pros, all offering unique playstyles and bringing strong performances to showcase unmatched Dota 2 talent:
Group A features some heavy hitters in the Dota 2 scene, a combination of innovative tactics, fresh perspectives, and aggressive playstyles making them formidable foes:
1w Team: swedenstrong, Munkushi~, CHIRA_JUNIOR, Cloud, and RESPECT
Gaimin Gladiators: Seleri, dyrachyo, Quinn, Ace, and tOfu
Heroic: KJ, K1, 4nalog, Davai Lama, and Scofield
Xtreme Gaming: Dy, Ame, Xm, Xxs, and XinQ
Meanwhile, Group B promises intense matchups with some of the most recognizable names in Dota 2:
Cloud9: Fishman, watson, No[o]ne-, DM, and Kataomi`
G2 x iG: xNova, Monet, NothingToSay, JT-, and BoBoKa
Talon Esports: ponyo, Akashi, Mikoto, Ws, and Jhocam
Tundra Esports: Pure~, Topson, RAMZES666, Saksa, and Whitemon
The dark horses and underdogs in Group C are looking to make a solid mark on the international stage, definitely not to be underestimated:
BetBoom Team: TORONTOTOKYO, Nightfall, gpk, MieRo`, and Save-
nouns: Fly, Yuma, Copy, Gunnar, and Lelis
Team Falcons: Sneyking, skiter, Malr1ne, ATF, and Cr1t-
Team Zero: zzq, Erika, 7e, Beyond, and ponlo
Group D appears to be the most competitive of the groups, consisting of the defending champs and teams eager to steal their title:
Aurora: Jabz, 23, lorenof, Q, and Oli
beastcoast: MoOZ, Lumpy, Vitaly, Elmisho, and payk
Team Liquid: Insania, miCKe, Nisha, 33, and Boxi
Team Spirit: Miposhka, Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, and Mira
Each team has their own standout players who display commendable skills. The reigning Team Spirit’s Yatoro, known for his versatile carry play, Ame from Xtreme Gaming who consistently delivers top-tier performances, as well as stars brimming with potential like dyrachyo from Gaimin Gladiators are certainly names to look out for.
Conclusion: The Quest for the Aegis
Fans worldwide eagerly wait for all the excitement and intense action in The International 2024. Look forward to the upcoming matches and the storylines, as TI13’s tournament format offers multiple possibilities for surprising twists, major upsets, and redemptions.
A mix of emerging talents and experiencd veterans, the promising roster will soon face each other in a game of individual skills and team strategies for the year’s biggest Dota 2 event. Which teams will rise and fall, and which among them will ultimately emerge as the tournament champions?