The International 2024: Dates, Prize Pool and more

The International 2024: Dates, Prize Pool and more

As a seasoned gamer with a decade of Dota 2 under my belt, I can’t help but feel the adrenaline pumping as The International 2024 approaches! This tournament has always been a highlight of the esports calendar, and this year looks set to be no exception.


As a passionate gamer, I can hardly contain my excitement as The International 2024 – one of the most highly-anticipated esports events of the year – is fast approaching! This Dota 2 tournament has been a staple in the gaming community for years, boasting some of the biggest prize pools in our industry. Here’s what you should know about The International 2024: dates, prize money, qualifying teams, and everything in between. Let the countdown begin!

The International 2024 Dates

In a matter of days, the highly anticipated tournament series kicks off, drawing participants from across the globe who are heading to Denmark. The action-packed event will take place within the grandeur of the Royal Arena.

The International 2024: Dates, Prize Pool and more

Official Dates:

  • September 4 – September 15, 2024

Here is a breakdown of the event dates:

  • Group Stage:
    • September 4 – September 5, 2024
  • Seeding Decider:
    • September 6 – September 7, 2024
  • Playoffs:
    • September 8 – September 10, 2024
  • Finals:
    • September 13 – September 15, 2024

Format

At The International 2024, the competition structure will involve 16 teams taking part. Out of these, six teams will receive invitations and the remaining ten teams will qualify through regional competitions. Each event during this year’s tournament may have a slightly altered format compared to previous years. Here is a summary:

  • Group Stage:
    • Teams split into four groups (four teams each).
    • All matches are best-of-two.
    • The top teams from each group will choose to match with an opposing team from either 3rd or 4th place in the opposite groups.
  • Seeding Decider:
    • All 16 teams compete against each other, playing eight best-of-three matches to determine the main event bracket placement.
  • Playoffs:
    • All 16 teams play in a double-elimination bracket, with eight teams in the Upper bracket and the other eight in the Lower bracket.
    • All games are best-of-three.
  • Finals:
    • Final two teams compete against each other. Games are best-of-five.

Prize Pool

At the International 2024, a grand total of $2,357,997 USD is up for grabs as prize money. This amount initially started at $1,600,000, but Valve also factored in an additional 25% of Compendium sales, contributing an extra $757,997 to the overall purse.

The International 2024: Dates, Prize Pool and more

As of now, the actual prize pool breakdown has not been revealed.

Teams Participating

Here is a list of all the teams competing, including the invited teams and the ones that qualified.

Invited Teams

  • Team Spirit
  • Xtreme Gaming
  • Team Falcons
  • Team Liquid
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • BetBoom Team

Qualified Teams

  • Cloud9
  • Tundra Esports
  • 1w Team
  • Team Zero
  • G2 x iG
  • Talon Esports
  • Aurora
  • Nouns
  • HEROIC
  • Beastcoast

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