Valve congratulated the champions, Team Spirit, on their victory at The International 2026
On the morning of August 27, Valve published a new post on the Dota 2 blog, congratulating Team Spirit on their victory at The International 2026 and thanking those who helped bring the tournament to life.
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About Team Spirit
Congratulations to Team Spirit—champions of The International 2026. After a challenging year, they found their stride just in time to win the five-game Grand Final and claim the Aegis of Champions.
On Acknowledgments
...> As always, we’d like to thank the players, studio staff, and the entire Dota community for helping bring this global celebration to life. It’s a great honor for us to bring the tournament back to the stage, but without all of you, it wouldn’t have been nearly as special.
The International 2026 took place from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai. The tournament’s prize pool currently exceeds $3.6 million—it is funded by sales of support packs for participating teams and studio staff, as well as the champion’s sticker pack.
Photo: Valve.
