The TI 2026 China Qualifier will determine the final Chinese representatives at Dota 2 The International 2026 set to take place on their home soil in Shanghai in August.
Running from June 15 to 18, the regional qualifier features some of China’s strongest teams battling through a double-elimination bracket for two coveted Dota 2 TI 2026 main stage slots. Here’s everything you need to know about the China regional qualifier for this year’s TI, including the schedule, results, teams, format, and stream information.
TI 2026 China Qualifier schedule and results
The TI 2026 China Qualifier takes place from June 15 to 18, 2026.
At the time of writing, the complete match schedule has not yet been released as the second Open Qualifier is still underway. Matchups and starting times will be confirmed once all participating teams have been finalized. We will update this section with the complete schedule and results.
TI 2026 China Qualifier teams
Below are the teams competing in the qualifier and their respective rosters.
| Team | Roster |
|---|---|
| Vici Gaming | shiro, Xm, Bach, XinQ, y` |
| Roar Gaming | TBD |
| Team Resilience | Erika, Echo, niu, planet, zzq |
| Yakutou Brothers | Lou, Setsu, kaka, 项羽 (xiàng yǔ), 天命 (tiān mìng) |
| Team Refuser | Monet, Paparazi, Yang, BoBoKa, poloson |
| TBD (Open Qualifier 2) | TBD |
| TBD (Open Qualifier 2) | TBD |
| TBD (Open Qualifier 2) | TBD |
While every team in the field has a path to qualification, several squads stand out as the strongest contenders. Vici Gaming enters the qualifier as one of the most recognizable organizations in the region, featuring TI6 winners Bach (popularly known as Faith_bian) and y` along with other TI veterans.
Yakutou Brothers, led by Lou, Setsu, and kaka, have emerged as one of the most dangerous teams in the Chinese scene with their aggressive style and strong recent performances from the Open Qualifier. Team Refuser, spearheaded by Monet and Paparazi, could be one of the dark-horse candidates to reach the TI.
TI 2026 China Qualifier format
The China regional qualifier will use a double-elimination bracket format. Eight teams compete for two TI 2026 slots. All matches are expected to be best-of-three (BO3), except for the upper bracket final and lower bracket finals, which are expected to be best-of-five (BO5) qualification matches.
The top two teams qualify directly for The International 2026 main stage.
How to watch the TI 2026 China Qualifier
Official English-language broadcast details have not yet been announced. Once Valve and tournament organizers reveal the streaming lineup, we will update this section with links and broadcast schedules. You can expect coverage through official Dota 2 streaming channels, such as Twitch and YouTube, as well as community broadcasts closer to the start of the event.
