The International — Dota 2 Betting

The International (TI) is Dota 2’s annual World Championship and the most prestigious individual esports event in history. Valve’s unique prize pool model — which historically allowed the community to crowdfund via compendium sales — has seen TI prize pools exceed $40 million, dwarfing any other esport. Teams from all major Dota 2 regions qualify through the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) system of regional leagues and majors throughout the year.

TI betting is high-stakes and high-variance — Dota 2’s patch-sensitivity means even the strongest teams can underperform if a new patch fundamentally disfavours their playstyle. Regional form heading into TI and each team’s patch adaptation speed are the most critical analytical factors for outright betting.