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.

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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.

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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.

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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):