The International 2026 (TI2026) — Dota 2's biggest tournament — is running right now in Shanghai, August 13 to 23, with a prize pool over $2.8 million. If you want to bet on TI2026 with crypto and skip identity verification, here's how Duel Casino's esports sportsbook works.
16 teams competing for the Aegis of Champions and a prize pool exceeding $2.8M. Defending champions Team Falcons return to defend their title against Team Liquid, Team Spirit, TEAM VISION and others.
The Main Event playoffs are live now (August 20–23) at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai. Group stage and elimination rounds are done — it's down to the top 8 in a double-elimination bracket. Here's the day-by-day so you know when matches run and when odds move:
| Date (CST) | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13–16 | Group Stage ✓ | 16-team Swiss system — completed |
| Aug 17–19 | Elimination Round ✓ | Single elimination — completed |
| Aug 20 (today) | Upper Bracket Quarterfinals | Iron Wing vs Team Spirit · VISION vs BoomBoys · Liquid vs Yandex · NGX vs Falcons |
| Aug 21–22 | Upper / Lower Bracket | Semifinals, lower-bracket elimination, best-of-three |
| Aug 23 | Grand Final | Best-of-five — winner lifts the Aegis of Champions |
Defending champions Team Falcons face a stacked field including Team Spirit, Team Liquid and PARIVISION (VISION). Prize pool: $3.16M+. Match times shift as the bracket advances — check official Dota 2 channels for exact start times.
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