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Valve Announces Dota 2's The International 12 is Back

TI12: Everything You Need to Know

Biggest Dota 2 Tournament of the Year Approaches

Valve Corporation has finally announced the return of the biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year, The International (TI). TI12 will take place in Singapore from October 15th to 30th, 2022, and will feature a massive $1.6 million prize pool.

TI12 will be the 12th iteration of the tournament, which has been held annually since 2011. It is one of the most prestigious events in esports, and attracts teams from all over the world.

This year's tournament will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, which has a capacity of over 12,000 people. Tickets for TI12 will go on sale on July 15th, 2022.

Format and Schedule

TI12 will follow the same format as previous years, with teams competing in a group stage followed by a main event. The group stage will take place from October 15th to 18th, and will see the 20 participating teams divided into four groups of five.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the main event, which will take place from October 20th to 30th. The main event will be a single-elimination bracket, with the winner of the tournament taking home the lion's share of the prize pool.

Participating Teams

The 20 teams that will participate in TI12 have not yet been announced, but they will likely include the top teams from the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) rankings. The DPC is a year-long series of tournaments that awards points to teams based on their performance.

Some of the teams that are expected to participate in TI12 include: OG, Team Secret, PSG.LGD, and Evil Geniuses.

Prize Pool

The prize pool for TI12 will be $1.6 million, which is the largest prize pool in Dota 2 history. The winner of the tournament will take home $1 million, while the second-place team will receive $500,000.

TI12 is one of the most anticipated events in the Dota 2 calendar, and it is sure to be an exciting tournament. Be sure to tune in to watch the best Dota 2 teams in the world compete for the Aegis of Champions.