There are only six spots left for teams who want to compete at Dota 2’s biggest stage at The International 10. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
TI10 qualifiers schedule
Starting June 23, the regional qualifiers for the tenth iteration of The International will begin, a brutal and relentless battle to that single spot at the top. Fans of teams across the different regions who want to watch the matches and cheer their favorite team on should check out Gamelevate’s handy guide on each region, including the teams competing and what time their matches are happening.
South America (June 23 to June 26)
The South American region of Dota 2 will start the string of qualifiers as twelve of the best teams in the region battle it out for a spot at TI10. Thunder Predator and beastcoast have already qualified from the region, meaning they will have three teams representing them in total come The International.
Competing teams and roster (from positions 1 to 5):
- NoPing e-sports — hFn, Darkmago, Oscar, Matthew (C), Panda
- SG e-sports — Costabile, 4dr, Tavo, Thiolicor, KJ (C)
- Infamous — Parker, Kxy, Mariano, Michael A (C)
- Hokori — Lumiere, 4nalog, Vitaly, elmisho, Gardick (C)
- Team Unknown — Pakazs, Robo-Z, Sacred, Wij, Prada
- EGOBOYS — Rises, Alone~, Drakeel, Tano, Cara
- BINOMISTAS — Benny, mini, Sexyfat, Jupiter, NUAGES
- Infinity — Berna, PiPi, Arzent, Pamplona, SexyeYogye
- Interitus — fcr, Rayuur, H1j4ck, AMINN, DFlash
- Inverse — QUESADILLA, Migi, Meley, FlakKs, Slaw (C)
- Omega Gaming — Mingatte, Jeimari, Lissex, Demon, ShakaLord
- Latam Defenders — Cucahook, BlackSoul, Valqui, Moonlight, Aretes
Opening match schedules (June 23):
- NoPing e-sports vs Infinity — 23:00 UTC +8 (18:00 Peru Time, 15:00 PST)
- Team Unknown vs Hokori — 02:00 UTC +8 (21:00 Peru Time, 18:00 PST)
- Infamous vs EGOBOYS — 05:00 UTC +8 (0:00 June 24 Peru Time, 21:00 PST)
- BINOMISTAS vs SG e-sports — 08:00 UTC +8 (03:00 June 24 Peru Time, 0:00 June 24 PST)
You can check out the full schedule and matchups here. The matches will be streamed at Beyond the Summit’s Twitch channel, which can be found here.
Eastern Europe (CIS) (June 23 to June 26)
The CIS regional qualifiers will open simultaneously with South America, with eleven teams competing for one spot at TI10. Ahead of the playoffs, Prosti Esli’s carry Nikita “Daxak” Kuzmin revealed that the team has disbanded, which is why only eleven teams are competing. The winner will be joining Virtus.pro to represent their region at TI 10.
Competing teams and roster (from positions 1 to 5):
- Team Spirit — Yatoro, TORONTOTOKYO, Collapse, Miroslaw, Miposhka (C)
- AS Monaco Gambit — dream `, Lorenof, AfterLife, Immersion, eine
- Natus Vincere — V-Tune, No[o]ne, RAMZES666, RodjER, SoNNeikO (C)
- Team Unique — Palantimos, fn, Ghostik, Bignum, Slayer
- PuckChamp — Krlt, Desperate, meLes, Astral, Dukalis
- EXTREMUM — nefrit, mellojul, Blizzy, Chu, G (C)
- Hellraisers — Cooman, young G, Resolut1on (C), Zayac, lil me alone
- Winstrike Team —dyrachyo, re1bl, chshrct, yamich, pantomime
- Team Empire — Smiling Knight, depressed kid, Petushara, sayuw, Vanskor
- Fantastic Five — rari, Askold, LastHero, LeDon, 633
- Nemiga Gaming — Kiritych, Ainkrad, TheChosenOne, Heaven, Lodine
- B8 — watson, Dendi, Limitless, [T]SA, Nofear
- NoTechies — layme, Dame, Fogas, xsvampire, Solo (C)
- Trident Clan — Munkushi~, squad1x, Fraser, SoulEater, sQreen
Opening match schedules (June 23):
- NoTechies vs B8 — 16:00 UTC +8 (12:00 Russia Time, 8:00 PST)
- Team Spirit vs Winstrike Team — 16:00 UTC +8 (12:00 Russia Time, 8:00 PST)
- Nemiga Gaming vs Trident Clan — 19:00 UTC +8 (15:00 Russia Time, 11:00 PST)
- PuckChamp vs Team Unique — 19:00 UTC +8 (15:00 Russia Time, 11:00 PST)
- Natus Vincere vs EXTREMUM — 22:00 UTC +8 (18:00 Russia Time, 14:00 PST)
You can check out the full schedule and matchups here. The matches will be streamed at Beyond the Summit’s Twitch channel, which can be found here.
North America (June 30 to July 3)
North America’s qualifiers will start on June 30, and will have twelve squads competing for the final North American slot at TI10. Evil Geniuses and Quincy Crew have already qualified thanks to their DPC points.
Competing teams and roster (from positions 1 to 5):
- Undying — Timado, Bryle, SabeRLight-, Moonmeander, Dubu
- 4 Zoomers — Sammyboy, Gunnar (C), Brax, ocean, Husky
- simply TOOBASED — boris, iAnnihilate, monkeys-forever, 5up, empyreaN
- sadboys — EternaLEnVy, Ryoya, Kingrd, ZFreek, Moo
- Black N Yellow — YamSun, esK, zero, FLee, Jubei
- D2 Hustlers — Yuma, papatooty (C), Davai Lama, 1437, Pandaego
- Arkosh Gaming — Pale Horse, Canus Vulpus, Gremlo, Crow, Aui_2000
- The Cut — Scourge McDuck, Rusy, Froogoss, Vol, pingu
- Team DogChamp — Creep-, raylalisa, lukiluki, yarintheslayer, Bloody Nine (C)
- felt — Yellow Flash, tae, Zore, Justus, Koyaanisqatsi
- Electronic Boys — Speed, red2, Giant, DoublA, albinozebra1
- 5ManMidas — dnm, RRL, Lies, Aikster, Rayy
Opening match schedules on June 30 are yet to be announced at the time of writing.
You can, however, view matchups and their possible outcomes here.
Southeast Asia (June 30 to July 3)
The SEA region’s stacked TI qualifiers will be held alongside NA’s, and will feature 15 teams battling out for the final regional spot at The International.T1 is the other SEA team that will be joining TI 10.
Competing teams and roster (from positions 1 to 5):
- TNC Predator — Gabbi, Armel, Bok, Tims, Boomy (C)
- OB Esports x Neon — Natsumi-, Yopaj, Enryu, skem, Jaunuel
- Fnatic — Raven, ChYuan, Deth, Jabz, DJ (C)
- Execration — Palos, Yowe, Nikko, BDz, RR
- Boom Esports — Dreamocel, Mikoto, Fbz, Hyde, Khezcute (C)
- Omega Esports — Tino, Mac, Sam_H, Shanks, cml
- Motivate.Trust Gaming — JaCkky, Fearless, Masaros, Q, LionaX
- Team SMG — MidOne, Moon, kpii, ah fu, Roddgeee
- Lilgun — Sanctity-, x123, MaRveL-, Ace12, Hishgee (C)
- South Built Esports — Bensoy, Bob, Jobeeezy, Samael, Zenki
- Galaxy Racer — inYourdreaM, AlaCrity, Meracle, Poloson, Jhocam
- 496 Gaming — Drew, Htz, Datbb, Hustla, Bombi (C)
- Army Geniuses — db-, Mamang Daya, woMy, Lym-, you_K (C)
- Team Mystery — mks-, mercury, X1aOyU, QWE, wayne
- Cignal Ultra — Ab1ng, Jamesy, Van, Erice (C), Grimzx
Opening match schedules on June 30 are yet to be announced at the time of writing.
You can, however, view matchups and their possible outcomes here.
China (July 7 to July 10)
The Chinese TI qualifiers will be in the last wave alongside Western Europe, featuring ten teams battling out for a final spot in TI10. China has the most spots in The International this year, coming in at a total of five; the four teams already qualified are PSG.LGD, Invictus Gaming, Vici Gaming and Team Aster.
Competing teams and roster (from positions 1 to 5):
- Elephant — Eurus, Somnus \ M, Yang, fy, Super
- EHOME — Sylar, Xm, Chalice, Fade, xNova
- Phoenix Gaming — shiro, 一, dolme, plAnet, zzq
- Royal Never Give Up — 圣子华炼, Dstones, Flyby, FelixCiaoBa, RedPanda
- LBZS — Wishing, 気, Irving, CatYou, QYQX
- Sparking Arrow Gaming — Ms, 7e, Son Goku, September, XCJ (C)
- Aster.Aries — Ulu, phoenix, 生死, yoona, Siamese.C
- Team MagMa — shylock, Dust, Tzy, mianmian (C), Kazz
- CDEC — once., Blood, Beyond, 小马, 起风了 (C)
- Xtreme Gaming — OOQ, Storm, AYuNiD, Nado, aqua
Opening match schedules on July 7 are yet to be announced at the time of writing.
You can, however, view matchups and their possible outcomes here.
Western Europe (July 7 to July 10)
The last Regional Qualifiers is for Western Europe, and it is stacked with talent as the champions from TI7 to TI9 are in this region. 14 teams will compete for the final slot, joining Team Secret and Alliance to represent the region at TI10.
Competing teams and roster (positions 1 to 5):
- Team Nigma — iLTW, Miracle-, MinD_ContRoL, GH, KuroKy (C)
- Team Liquid — miCKe, qojqva, Boxi, Taiga, iNSaNiA (C)
- Tundra Esports — Skiter, Nine, 33, Sneyking, Fata (C)
- OG — SumaiL, Topson, Ceb, Saksa, N0tail (C)
- Vikin.gg — Shad, BOOM, KheZu, Aramis, Seleri (C)
- Brame — Focus, W1sh-, SkyLark, CTOMAHEH1, SsaSpartan (C)
- Spider Pigzs — aggressive child, No!ob, Funn1k, dnz, LeBronDota
- Hellbear Smashers — Ace, BoraNija, rASmus (C), Gilgir, tOfu
- Ghost Frogs — Crystallis, MTD, Tobi, MiLAN, j4
- Team Bald Reborn — Gorgc, Xcalibur, Rajjix, Pablo, pieliedie
- Into The Breach — lil pleb, adzantick, malik, TANNER, Fishman
- No Bounty Hunter — Lowskill, ntakii, BliNcc, (to be announced), Flash (C)
- Chicken Fighers — charlie, Supream^, Xibbe, Era, Peksu
- Hippomaniacs — SlaweE, Mambos, Tipek, Muf, Filminy
Opening match schedules on July 7 are yet to be announced at the time of writing..
You can, however, view matchups and their possible outcomes here.
TI10 Invited teams and rosters
As of now, there are twelve confirmed teams for TI10, winning an invite from Valve due to their DPC standings and points.
- Evil Geniuses (NA) — Arteezy, Abed, iceiceice, Cr1t-, Fly
- PSG.LGD (CN) — Ame, NothingToSay, Faith_bian, XinQ, y`
- Virtus.pro (CIS) — Nightfall, gpk, DM, Save-, Kingslayer
- Quincy Crew (NA) — YawaR, Quinn, Lelis, MSS, SVG
- Invictus Gaming (CN) — flyfly, Emo, JT-, Kaka, Oli
- T1 (SEA) — 23savage, Karl, Kuku, Xepher, Whitemon
- Vici Gaming (CN) — poyoyo, Ori, old eLeVeN, Pyw, Dy
- Team Secret (WEU) — MATUMBAMAN, Nisha, zai, YapzOr, Puppey
- Team Aster (CN) — Monet, White丶Album_白学家, Xxs, Borax, LaNm
- Alliance (WEU) — Nikobaby, LiMMP, s4, Handsken, fng
- Beastcoast (SA) — K1, Chris Luck, Whisper, Scofield, Stinger
- Thunder Predator (SA) — Mnz, Leostyle-, Frank, MoOz, Mjz
