How to Watch The International · Main Event Day 2
The International · Friday, August 21, 2026. Here's the start time and where to stream.
▶ Watch on Twitch- EventThe International · Main Event Day 2
- LeagueThe International
- StagePlayoffs
- DateFriday, August 21, 2026
- Start timeTBD
- Watch onTwitch ↗Free
How to watch The International
The International · Main Event Day 2 — The International — is set for Friday, August 21, 2026. The International streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
Platform: The International · Main Event Day 2 streams on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs.
Free to watch: like almost all esports, it's free — no cable login or subscription needed.
Where to watch The International · Main Event Day 2 — every stream
The official broadcast plus the major The International co-streams & watch parties.
Official broadcastWatch ↗
Gorgc Watch partytop EN Dota co-streamer, major TI 2025 watch partyWatch ↗
BananaSlamJamma (BSJ) Watch partyhigh-MMR EN analyst co-streamWatch ↗
Grubby Watch partypopular EN Dota co-streamerWatch ↗
ODPixel Watch partyveteran EN caster co-streamWatch ↗
SUNSfan Watch partyEN caster/community figure co-streamWatch ↗
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About The International
The International is Valve's flagship Dota 2 world championship, held annually since 2011 (first edition at Gamescom in Cologne). TI 2026 (the 15th edition) returns to Shanghai — the city that hosted TI9 in 2019 — with a 16-team field. TI's crowdfunded prize pools peaked at a record $40 million in 2021; since 2024 Valve has run a fixed base prize pool.
The International — key facts
Past The International champions
| Year | Champion | Winning roster |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Team Falcons | skiter · Malr1ne · ATF · Sneyking · Cr1t- |
| 2024 | Team Liquid | miCKe · Nisha · 33 · Insania · Boxi |
| 2023 | Team Spirit | Yatoro · Larl · Collapse · Mira · Miposhka |
| 2022 | Tundra Esports | skiter · Nine · 33 · Saksa · Sneyking |
| 2021 | Team Spirit | Yatoro · TORONTOTOKYO · Collapse · Mira · Miposhka |
| 2019 | OG | ana · Topson · Ceb · JerAx · N0tail |
| 2018 | OG | ana · Topson · Ceb · JerAx · N0tail |
| 2017 | Team Liquid | Miracle- · MATUMBAMAN · MinD_ContRoL · GH · KuroKy |
| 2016 | Wings Gaming | Faith_bian · iceice · Shadow · y` · bLink |
| 2015 | Evil Geniuses | SumaiL · UNiVeRsE · Fear · ppd · Aui_2000 |
| 2014 | Newbee | xiao8 · Hao · Mu · Banana · Sansheng |
| 2013 | Alliance | Loda · s4 · AdmiralBulldog · EGM · Akke |
| 2012 | Invictus Gaming | Ferrari_430 · ChuaN · Faith · Zhou · YYF |
| 2011 | Natus Vincere | Dendi · XBOCT · Puppey · ArtStyle · LightOfHeaven |
Frequently asked questions
What time does The International · Main Event Day 2 start?
The International · Main Event Day 2 (The International) is scheduled for a time still to be announced on Friday, August 21, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at EsportsLive.net converts them to your local zone.
Where can I watch The International · Main Event Day 2?
The International · Main Event Day 2 streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
How can I stream The International · Main Event Day 2 live?
You can stream it on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs.
How big is the The International prize pool?
$1,600,000 base (2026); record $40,018,195 in 2021
What is the The International format?
16 teams. Road to TI: Swiss-system group stage (all Bo3), Aug 13-16 — top 3 straight to playoffs, 4th-13th to an elimination round that sends 5 more through. Main Event Aug 20-23: 8-team double-elimination bracket, Bo3 with a Bo5 Grand Final.
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