Dota 2 The International 2026 Shanghai Main Event Schedule
🚨 TL;DR SUMMARY 🚨
- The Big News: The ultimate Main Event for Dota 2’s The International 2026 kicks off today (August 20) in Shanghai!
- The Stakes: Eight teams remain in the tournament, battling for the legendary Aegis of Champions and a massive multi-million dollar prize pool.
- Where to Watch: The entire event will be broadcast live from the Oriental Sports Center on Twitch and YouTube.
The grueling group stages are officially over. The top 8 Dota 2 teams in the world have arrived at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai for the grand conclusion of The International 2026 (TI15).
If you are trying to figure out exactly when your favorite team is playing today, you do not need to hunt through Twitter. We have compiled the complete Dota 2 The International 2026 Main Event schedule below so you don’t miss a single match!
📅 Opening Day Schedule (August 20)
The action kicks off immediately with two massive Upper Bracket Semifinal matches. Because these are Best-of-3 series, the broadcast times are subject to change depending on match length.
Match 1 (Upper Bracket): Team Liquid vs. Team Falcons (10:00 AM CST / 7:30 AM IST)
Match 2 (Upper Bracket): Gaimin Gladiators vs. Team Spirit (1:00 PM CST / 10:30 AM IST)
Match 3 (Lower Bracket): BetBoom Team vs. Xtreme Gaming (4:00 PM CST / 1:30 PM IST)
ALSO READ: Are you following the CS2 scene as well? Therefore, you must read our EWC 2026 CS2 Live Score: NAVI vs Vitality Grand Finals!
🏆 The Grand Finals
The entire tournament will conclude on August 23, 2026. The Grand Finals will be a grueling Best-of-5 series to determine who lifts the Aegis of Champions.
Who do you think will win it all this year? Can Team Spirit secure another legendary victory, or will Team Liquid finally break their curse? Let us know in the comments below!
