Gabe Newell’s Opening Speech at The International 2026 | DOTA 2

The International 2026 - DOTA 2 📅 August 13-23, 2026 📍 Shanghai, China 🏟️ Oriental Sports Center 🏆 Best 16 Teams in the world Participating Teams - Team Spirit - Team Falcons - Team Liquid - Aurora Gaming - Xtreme Gaming - Team Yandex - Boom Boys - Iron Wing - TEAM VISION - HULIGANI - OG - GamerLegion - LGD Gaming - Nigma Galaxy - Team Resilience - Vici Gaming Tournament Format 🔹 Group Stage (Modified Swiss) | August 13-16 - 16 teams split into 2 groups - All matches Bo3 - Top 8 teams advance to Playoffs, 8 teams eliminated 🔹 Playoffs (Double-Elimination) | August 20-23 - 8 teams - All matches Bo3 (except Grand Final) - Grand Final: Bo5 📺 Subscribe for live matches, highlights, and updates! #PGL #TheInternational #Dota2 #TI15