The International Returns to China: Valve Updates Team Registration
Dota's ultimate proving ground is back in August 2026. Valve has announced an updated registration process for teams aiming to compete at The International.
The long-awaited return of The International to its roots is finally approaching: the legendary tournament will be held in China this August 2026. After several years away, Dota 2's biggest stage moves back to the game's homeland, sparking immense excitement across the community.
In preparation for the event, Valve has updated the registration procedure for all teams interested in participating. Interested parties must now sign up via the official Dota pro team registration site. The process is structured: a manager registers the team first, after which each player must join individually.
A critical step involves agreeing to the team participation agreement for this year's event. A team representative must accept the document, which mandates fair and equal treatment of all players within the roster. The full agreement text is available for review during the registration process.
Teams must complete the entire registration process by 2pm PDT on Monday, May 18th to qualify for a direct invitation to The International or any Regional Qualifier. More details are expected later this month, including team invitations, qualifier specifics, and ticket sales information as the push toward Dota's biggest stage begins.
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