Valve has announced the schedule and details for The International 2024 qualifiers. The Dota 2 developers have also revealed the six teams that have received direct invites to the world championship: Team Spirit, Team Falcons, Team Liquid, Xtreme Gaming, Gaimin Gladiators, and BetBoom Team.
This year, The International will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the final stage hosted at the Royal Arena. This venue is well-known to esports fans, as it recently hosted the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 in March, the first major event in Counter-Strike 2.
The International 2024 Main Event Details
The International 2024 will be held from September 4 to 15. The event will consist of two stages: the group stage on September 4-5, and the playoffs from September 6 to 10 and 13 to 15. The final segment of the playoffs will take place at the Royal Arena.
Date: September 4-15.
The International 2024 Participants
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Western Europe |
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Eastern Europe |
China |
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Southeast Asia |
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Southeast Asia |
North America |
South America |
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The International 2024 will feature a total of 16 teams: 6 teams will receive direct invites from Valve, while 10 teams will earn their spots through regional qualifiers. The closed qualifiers in the six regions will take place from June 9th to June 23rd.
The International 2024 Regional Qualifiers
Western Europe Qualifier
12 teams will compete in the Western Europe qualifier, including two that advance from the open qualifiers. The top two teams from the region will secure spots at The International 2024. Western Europe is traditionally considered one of the strongest regions in the game, resulting in many contenders for the coveted spots. Tundra Esports is seen as the main favorite, although the outcome will only become clear once the teams finalize their rosters.
Date: June 19-23.
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Eastern Europe Qualifier
Teams will compete for a single spot at The International 2024 in the Eastern Europe qualifier, and the competition promises to be just as intense as in Western Europe. Fans are likely to focus on the games of Virtus.pro, 9Pandas, and Natus Vincere.
Date: June 14-18.
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
China Qualifier
In the Chinese qualifier, six teams from the open qualifiers will compete. A variety of mixed teams is expected, but the regional favorites are Azure Ray and G2 x iG due to their extensive international tournament experience in 2024.
Date: June 9-13.
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Southeast Asia Qualifier
Teams from Southeast Asia will vie for two slots at The International 2024. Lately, representatives from this region have faced challenges in achieving notable results in international tournaments. Nonetheless, there's optimism that they can reverse this trend at the upcoming world championship.
Date: June 19-23.
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
North America Qualifier
North America is commonly seen as the weakest region in Dota 2. With just eight teams vying for the single available slot, the competition is about to be fierce. The primary contenders are Shopify Rebellion and nouns — these teams will probably meet in the qualification finals.
Date: June 9-13.
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Open Qualifier |
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
South America Qualifier
South America will have two teams at The International 2024. Notable clubs like Heroic, beastcoast, and BOOM Esports are worth paying attention to, but a strong contender could also arise from the open qualifiers.
Date: June 14-18.
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
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Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
Open Qualifier |
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