Valve announced the format of the upcoming The International 2024, which attracts attention with an unusual approach to the organization of the tournament. All 16 teams participating in the Dota 2 World Championship will keep their chances of winning until the final stages. This decision ensures that no team will be eliminated from the tournament after the group stage, which adds even more intrigue to the competition.

This format is of particular interest to fans and professional players, as it allows all teams to keep their hopes alive until the very end. The unique tournament structure creates a more intense and unpredictable competition, which makes the upcoming The International 2024 one of the most anticipated events of the year.

New tournament format and structure

The organizers will divide the teams into four groups, each of which will participate in round-robin matches. All games of the first stage will be held in bo3 format, which allows teams to show their strength in a series of several games. The peculiarity of this stage is that no team will leave the tournament after the group round, which creates additional motivation and interest to each match.

Dates and venue

The tournament will take place from September 4-15, 2024 at the LAN Tournament in Denmark, with the final three days, from September 13-15, taking place at the Royal Arena in front of spectators. At this stage, the best teams in the world, including Team Spirit, BetBoom Team and 1win Team, will compete for a prize pool that currently stands at a minimum of $1.6 million. The group stage, dubbed “Road to TI,” will take place from September 4 to 5, with the playoffs taking place from September 6 to 10.

Conclusion

The International 2024 format emphasizes Valve's desire to make the tournament as competitive and entertaining as possible. This approach not only keeps fans interested, but also promotes Dota 2 as a cybersport discipline. The decision not to eliminate teams after the group stage makes the tournament even more exciting, providing unpredictability and drama all the way to the finals.