The first Open Qualifier for The International 2026 has concluded across all five participating regions. Teams from Europe, China, North America, South America, and Southeast Asia battled through intense brackets for a chance to continue their journey toward Dota 2's most prestigious tournament.
While each region crowned a winner, the number of available Closed Qualifier slots varied. Europe offered four advancement spots through Open Qualifier #1, while China, North America, South America, and Southeast Asia each awarded a single place in the next stage.
Europe
Europe once again featured one of the largest and most competitive qualifier brackets. The region awarded four Closed Qualifier spots through Open Qualifier #1.
L1GA TEAM, Rune Eaters, Yellow Submarine, and VP.Prodigy successfully secured qualification and advanced to the European Closed Qualifier, keeping their hopes of reaching The International 2026 alive.
China
China offered two Closed Qualifier berths through Open Qualifier #1. Yakutou Brothers and Team Refuser earned those spots and will continue their journey in the Chinese Closed Qualifier.
North America
North America's first open qualifier was another single-slot competition, leaving no room for mistakes throughout the bracket. The Bug successfully navigated the tournament and secured the only available Closed Qualifier spot, keeping their TI 2026 hopes alive.
South America
South America awarded three places in the Closed Qualifier, giving several teams an opportunity to continue their TI 2026 campaign. Team Nemesis, Lindorfitos, and Rising Rage all secured advancement after strong performances throughout the qualifier.
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia also awarded three Closed Qualifier spots through Open Qualifier #1. Carstensz Esports, Yangon Galacticos, and Grind Back earned progression to the next stage of qualification.
Open Qualifier #1 Winners
- Europe — L1GA TEAM, Rune Eaters, Yellow Submarine, VP.Prodigy
- China — Yakutou Brothers, Team Refuser
- North America — The Bug
- South America — Team Nemesis, Lindorfitos, Rising Rage
- Southeast Asia — Carstensz Esports, Yangon Galacticos, Grind Back
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