In just a few short months, the finest Dota teams in the world will gather in Shanghai to battle for the Aegis of Champions in front of thousands of cheering fans. We've announced the official team invitations, and now we'd like to extend one to you. If you want to be one of those fans cheering live at the arena, it's time to get ready: ticket sales for The International 2026 kick off on June 10th at 2pm China Standard Time.
The in-arena action runs from August 20 - 23 at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, with two ticket options available: single-day tickets for any day, or two-day bundles covering Thursday/Friday and Saturday/Sunday. All seating this year will be assigned, with no General Admission options available.
Ticket prices vary based on day and section, so check out the full chart of options below:
There are two purchase paths this year: one for fans purchasing domestically within China, and another for purchasing internationally.
China Domestic Sales
Chinese domestic ticket sales will be available through Damai or the Perfect World app, and will require a Chinese ID to complete any sale.
Once ticket sales begin on June 10th at 2pm (China Standard Time), the first twenty minutes will serve as a priority purchase period for domestic tickets. During this period, purchases are restricted to active Dota players in China who have played at least ten games in within the last six months. (To be eligible for priority purchase, please verify your account status in advance by the end of Wednesday, June 3, 2026.)
From 2:30pm (CST) onward, domestic tickets will be available for purchase to all Chinese customers.
International Sales
For fans purchasing outside of China, ticket sales will commence on June 10th at 2:30pm (CST) via Trip.com.
FAQ
How does seating work?
Tickets are purchased for a specific seating region (see chart above). After your purchase, you will be assigned a specific seat in the region you selected. All seats are assigned and reserved. There are no general admission tickets or seats.
What is the ticket transfer policy?
Tickets cannot be transferred, gifted, or resold. Tickets can only be used by the names for which they were purchased.
What do I need to purchase tickets internationally?
Trip.com requires an account and a valid passport for international ticket purchases. You can create your account and submit attendee documentation before tickets go on sale.
Can I purchase tickets for my group?
Yes, but note that the ticketing platforms limit each individual account to a maximum of two tickets per day. Multiple transactions may be required depending on the size of your group and how many days you wish to attend. As noted above, each attendee/ticket holder must have proper identification in order to complete the checkout process.
Do I need to bring anything else besides my tickets to enter the event?
Event entrance requires a valid photo ID matching the name on the ticket.
What is the ticket refund policy?
For China domestic ticket sales, please see the Damai refund policy. For international ticket sales, please see the Trip.com refund policy.