Get Ready for the Thrills and Surprises of TI 2023
The International is back, bringing with it a new format and exciting surprises as 20 teams battle for the Aegis of Champions in Seattle. Despite some controversy surrounding the changes, TI 2023 remains the pinnacle of Dota 2 competition. To keep up with all the action, we have put together a comprehensive guide to TI 2023, including live updates for schedules, scores, standings, and more.
TI 2023 Schedule, Scores, and Standings
Here are the current standings for The International 2023:
| Place | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | Over $1 million |
| 2nd | TBD | TBD |
| 3rd | TBD | TBD |
| 4th | TBD | TBD |
| 5th/6th | TBD | TBD |
| 7th/8th | TBD | TBD |
| 9th to 12th | TBD | TBD |
| 13th to 16th | TBD | TBD |
| 17th to 20th | Team SMG, Thunder Awaken, beastcoast, PSG Quest | TBD |
The International 2023 is divided into two phases across three weekends. The full event runs from October 12 to 15 for The Road to The International, October 20 to 22 for the playoffs, and October 27 to 29 for finals weekend. Most matches start around 12pm CT, with pre-show coverage beginning shortly before.
Understanding the New Format of The International 2023
Valve has introduced several major changes to the format of TI 2023. The group stage now features four groups of five teams, and a seeding decider has been added for the playoffs. The event itself is split into two parts: The Road to The International and The International.
During Phase One of The Road to TI, each group plays four round-robin best-of-two matches over two days. The fifth-placed team in each group is eliminated, with tiebreakers played if necessary. The remaining four teams from each group then compete in a final best-of-three matchup. The top two teams face the third/fourth-ranked teams from other groups, with the winners advancing to the upper bracket of the playoffs.
The playoffs consist of 16 teams, with eight in the upper bracket and eight in the lower bracket. All series in the playoffs are best-of-three, and only the grand finals are best-of-five.
The International 2023 Main Event: Playoffs Schedule, Scores, and Standings
The playoffs for TI 2023 begin on October 20. The top eight teams from the bracket will advance to finals weekend. Here is the current seeding:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Spirit | 2-0 |
| TSM | 0-2 |
| Liquid | 2-0 |
| Gaimin | 1-2 |
| LGD | 2-0 |
| BetBoom | 1-2 |
| Tundra | 0-2 |
| Entity | 0-2 |
How to Watch The International 2023
Valve will be streaming the tournament on multiple channels, including the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary TI-branded streams. There are also official casts in Chinese, Russian, and Spanish languages. You can find these streams on their respective TI hubs. Additionally, popular streamers like Gorgc will be hosting watch parties for the event.
Stay tuned for more updates on The International 2023, Dota 2’s biggest tournament of the year!
Source: DOTESPORTS
