The International 2026 is currently underway at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. With the tournament reaching its final stages, here is how you can follow the remaining matches and the path to the Aegis of Champions.
How to Watch TI 2026 Live
Valve is broadcasting all matches across four distinct Twitch streams and a centralized YouTube channel. Ensure you have the following links bookmarked:
- Twitch Stream A
- Twitch Stream B
- Twitch Stream C
- Twitch Stream D
- YouTube Official Channel
Tournament Status and Schedule
The Main Event runs from August 20 to August 23. The format utilizes a double-elimination bracket where all matches are best-of-three, culminating in a best-of-five Grand Final.
As of August 22, the following results have been confirmed:
- Upper Bracket Final: TEAM VISION defeated Team Yandex 2-1.
- Lower Bracket Quarterfinals: Team Spirit eliminated Team Liquid (2-0); BoomBoys eliminated Nigma Galaxy (2-1).
- Lower Bracket Semifinal: BoomBoys vs. Team Spirit (August 22).
The Lower Bracket Final is set for August 23, followed immediately by the Grand Final where TEAM VISION awaits the winner of the remaining bracket.
Prize Pool Distribution
The total prize pool for TI 2026 is $2.9 million. The final standings determine the payout as follows:
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champion | $1,235,379 |
| 2nd | $377,934 |
| 3rd | $261,574 |
| 4th | $174,422 |
| 5th-6th | $145,332 |
Teams eliminated earlier in the playoffs, such as Iron Wing and Team Falcons, have secured $116,242 for their 7th-8th place finish.