The International 2023 - China Qualifier

The International 2023 - China Qualifier format and dates

Games of the final qualifier for The International 2023 in China will start on the 17th of August and will last until the 21st. 15 teams will compete for the only slot at TI 2023.

• The full list of participants of The International 2023 - China Qualifier: Team Aster, Azure Ray, Invictus Gaming, Xtreme Gaming, Aster.Aries, Piggy Killer, Holy Grail, Team Zero, Team Bright, The Last Dark, Big brain, Supernova, Team Disillusion, IG.Vitality, Limit.

The path of the teams to qualification was different, which means that the seeding in the tournament grid will also be different. Taking into account the practice of last year's qualifiers for The International 2022, we will be waiting for Double-Elimination format.

Depending on the results for the year, the teams will be distributed in different parts of the tournament grid. The teams that qualified from the first division start their way to the last place at The International 2023 from the upper grid, while the rest of the participants - from the lower grid.

All games, including the final stages and the Grand Final of The International 2023 - China Qualifier are played in Bo3 format.

FAQ on The International 2023 - China Qualifier

When will The International 2023 - China Qualifier be held?

The International 2023 - China Qualifier matches will start on the 17th of August and will last until the 21st.

Which teams will play at The International 2023 - China Qualifier

The International 2023 - China Qualifier will feature 15 teams that did not receive a direct invitation to TI 2023. That's 7 teams from the first division and 8 teams from the second division.

What is the prize pool for The International 2023 - China Qualifier?

The main prize for winning The International 2023 - China Qualifier is a ticket to the group stage of The International 2023. There are no other prizes, including money, at the qualifiers.

Who are the favourites to win The International 2023 - China Qualifier?

Team Aster are the main contenders to win The International 2023 - China Qualifier. The team got to the qualifiers with 486 DPC points, from 17th place in the overall standings.

Where to watch The International 2023 - China Qualifier

Given that The International 2023 - China Qualifier is nominally part of the DPC season 2023, the games are broadcasted by DPC tournament operators, i.e. Perfect World. However, studios are under no obligation to show matches of the games.

Of the available viewing options outside of the official broadcasts (if there will be none) remains the Dota 2 client. In addition, the matches of The International 2023 - China Qualifier will be available on EGamersWorld.