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Team Spirit wins The International 2026
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The International 2026 2026, the 15th edition of the premier Dota 2 tournament global esports tournament, concluded on August 23 in Shanghai with Shanghai. Organized by Valve Corporation and supported by Perfect World Co., Ltd., the event featured 16 elite teams and integrated traditional Chinese culture into its visual identity, including a Suzhou embroidery version of the Aegis of Champions. Team Spirit claiming secured the championship. In championship by defeating top-seeded TEAM VISION 3-2 in a closely contested grand final at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, Team Spirit defeated the top-seeded TEAM VISION with a 3-2 scoreline. Center. This victory marks makes Team Spirit the first time a team has become a three-time Dota 2 world champion. organization in the tournament's history to achieve three titles. Players Illya ‘Yatoro’ Mulyarchuk and Magomed ‘Collapse’ Khalilov became the first individuals to secure three TI titles, following their previous wins in 2021 and 2023. Coach Yaroslav ‘Miposhka’ Naidenov also achieved his third title, marking his first victory in a coaching role. Mid laner Denis ‘Larl’ Sigit earned his second title, while Alexey ‘not me’ Kosmynin and Aleksandr ‘rue’ Filin secured their first Aegis of Champions. Team Spirit took home claimed US$1.4 million from the total prize pool, which reached pool of approximately US$3.35 million. TEAM VISION finished the The tournament in second place. Additionally, the event marked also saw the retirement of veteran player Sumail following Nigma Galaxy’s elimination in elimination. Following the lower bracket. event, the professional scene has entered a roster shuffle period; Virtus.pro announced the disbandment of its active roster on August 24, and Vici Gaming disbanded its roster after failing to reach the TI 2026 Main Stage.
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- 2026-08-26 12:05 UTC Team Spirit wins The International 2026
- 2026-08-23 16:31 UTC Team Spirit wins The International 2026
- 2026-08-21 23:43 UTC The International 2026 Dota 2 tournament
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