Dota 2 The International 2026 field set: 7 direct invites, 9 qualifier teams

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Valve has finalized the 16-team field for Dota 2 The International 2026 by awarding seven direct invites and filling nine spots via regional qualifiers. The announced lineup includes the full rosters for every team. The decision locks in the competitors who will contest TI 2026 and ends the qualification process.

• Seven teams received direct invitations from Valve to compete at TI 2026.
• Nine teams earned their places by winning regional qualifiers.
• The finalized list includes all 16 teams and each team's full roster.
• With the field set, no additional teams will be added to The International 2026.