Valve has finalized the 16-team field for Dota 2 The International 2026. Following the conclusion of the regional qualifiers, the competition is set to feature seven directly invited squads and nine teams that earned their spots through regional brackets.
Quick Facts
- Tournament Field: 16 teams total.
- Direct Invites: 7 teams selected based on 2025-26 seasonal performance.
- Qualifier Slots: 9 teams earned entry through regional brackets.
- Regional Format: Europe received four slots, China received two, while Southeast Asia, South America, and North America were each awarded one slot.
TI 2026 Confirmed Rosters
The following teams have secured their place in the tournament:
| Team | Qualification Path |
|---|---|
| Aurora Gaming | Direct Invite |
| BoomBoys (BetBoom Team) | Direct Invite |
| Team Falcons | Direct Invite |
| Team Liquid | Direct Invite |
| Iron Wing (formerly Tundra) | Direct Invite |
| Xtreme Gaming | Direct Invite |
| Team Yandex | Direct Invite |
| Team Spirit | EU Qualifier |
| TEAM VISION | EU Qualifier |
| Nigma Galaxy | EU Qualifier |
| HULIGANI | EU Qualifier |
| Team Resilience | China Qualifier |
| Vici Gaming | China Qualifier |
| OG | SEA Qualifier |
| LGD Gaming | SA Qualifier |
| GamerLegion | NA Qualifier |
Changes to the Qualifier Path
This year's structure features a notable shift: Valve reduced the number of direct invites from eight to seven, allocating the additional spot to the regional qualifiers. Furthermore, the European region was unified into a single bracket covering both Eastern and Western Europe, resulting in four total qualifying spots for the region.
While top-tier organizations like Team Spirit and Team Vision were expected by many to receive direct invites, both were required to compete in the unified European qualifiers due to inconsistent seasonal results and roster changes. They ultimately secured their spots alongside Nigma Galaxy and HULIGANI.