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The International Dota 2 Championships, a premier electronic sports tournament known worldwide for its high stakes and grand scale, is making its way to sunny Singapore in October of this year. The finals will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 29th and 30th.
While tickets have already sold out for the playoff matches at Suntec Singapore and the finale event itself, enthusiasts can still enjoy the thrill online through live broadcasts on The International's official Twitch channel and the Dota 2 YouTube channel. Fans who manage to secure a spot can also explore exciting activities like exclusive merchandise stalls, photo booths, cosplay zones, and other pop-up events during the event.
The International is an annual tournament hosted by Valve Software, the developer of Dota 2. This year marks its eleventh iteration as The International Dota 2 Championships often referred to as TI11, following its debut in 2011.
Competitors qualify through intense play in smaller competitions within the Dota Pro Circuit DPC. The tournament's prize pool is notoriously massive, with Valve offering a base sum of $1.6 million and crowdfunding the rest from Battle Pass salesa game item that players buy to gn access to exclusive content and events. This year's total prize pool is expected to surpass $12 million.
The champion team will receive the coveted Aegis of Champions trophy as well as $18 million, with remning funds divided among other teams according to their performance in the tournament. Notably, second place earns $5 million while the bottom two teams receive a consolation prize of just $100,000 each.
The esports industry has seen tremous growth and recognition over recent years. With more than 215 million dedicated viewers worldwide and multi-million dollar tournaments becoming commonplace, it's on par with traditional sports like basketball, boxing, and football in terms of value potential.
Professional Dota 2 players trn rigorously to hone their skills, much like athletes in traditional sports do. They are sponsored by brands, earn salaries from competitions, perfect strategic gameplay through extensive coaching and practice sessions, and have access to expert commentators who add depth to the viewing experience.
Esports is also a powerful community builder that connects people worldwide through shared online gaming experiences. Ask players about their relationships formed through esports, and you'll hear stories of fris who've played together for years, despite never meeting in person, says Daryl Koh, 32-year-old professional Dota player known as iceiceice, who has represented various teams at The International nine times.
The global esports industry is forecasted to earn $1.8 billion this year and continues to gn attention and recognition among the gaming community and traditional media alike.
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