The International 2023: All qualified teams

Here is the complete list of teams that have qualified for The International T12, the most prestigious Dota 2 event of the year.

As the Dota 2 community eagerly counts down the days to The International 2023 (TI12), the excitement and anticipation are reaching a fever pitch. The International stands as the pinnacle of Dota 2 competition, where the world’s most elite teams converge to vie for the coveted Aegis of Champions and a lion’s share of the tournament’s multi-million-dollar prize pool. This year’s event, the 12th edition of the prestigious Dota 2 championship, is set to take place from October 12 to October 29 in the vibrant city of Seattle. Notably, this marks the return of TI to its North American roots, the event’s home base from 2012 to 2017.

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With an impressive lineup of 20 teams hailing from every corner of the globe, TI12 promises to deliver intense battles and unforgettable moments. Of these 20, 12 have secured their slots through the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) rankings, while the remaining eight battled their way in through rigorous regional qualifiers held in North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, China, and Southeast Asia.

The International Twenty. #TI12 #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/KsKQwMWgy6

— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) August 31, 2023

 

Defending champions Tundra Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, who achieved the remarkable feat of winning all three Majors in 2023, and Team Spirit, winners of the prestigious $15 million Riyadh Masters, headline the roster of eight teams invited based on their exceptional DPC performances.

T12: All qualified teams

The journey to TI12 was no walk in the park. The qualifying process concluded on August 31, with Quest Esports sealing the last coveted spot at the event through the fiercely competitive Western Europe qualifier.

The International no longer has any All-Timers. That legacy will end with 11 consecutive appearances from Puppey. #TI12 #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/8lOYIbRDZ7

— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) August 31, 2023

 

In a stunning turn of events, OG, the two-time Aegis of Champions holders from 2018 and 2019, will miss a TI tournament for the first time since The International 2016. Additionally, Clement ‘Puppey’ Ivanov, a Dota 2 legend, will be absent from TI for the first time in the event’s storied history.

Team Qualified through Dota Pro Circuit points:

1. Team Liquid
2. Gaimin Gladiators
3. Evil Geniuses
4. Shopify Rebellion
5. Tundra Esports
6. Talon Esports
7. 9Pandas
8. Team Spirit
9. PSG.LGD
10. beastcoast
11. TSM
12. BetBoom Team

Team Qualified through Regional Qualifiers:

– Nouns Esports (North America)
– Keyd Stars (South America)
– Thunder Awaken (South America)
– Entity (Western Europe)
– Quest Esports (Western Europe)
– Virtus.pro (Eastern Europe)
– Azure Ray (China)
– Team SMG (Southeast Asia)

As the date draws near, fans and players alike are gearing up for an unforgettable TI12 experience. With the new group stage format and an unprecedented level of competition, this year’s tournament promises to be nothing short of epic. Stay tuned as the world’s best Dota 2 teams prepare to make their mark and etch their names in the annals of esports history at The International 2023.

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