🔥 Trending The International 2026 Group Stage Day 2: Results and Highlights

The International 2026 Group Stage Day 2 saw significant shifts in the competitive landscape of the Dota 2 tournament ¹⁰. Held in Shanghai, China, from August 13-23, 2026, the group stage features a Swiss-system format where 16 teams compete for a spot in the Main Event playoffs ⁷⁸.

On Day 2, Team Spirit and TEAM VISION maintained their perfect records, showcasing dominant performances. In contrast, Team Liquid, after a strong start, experienced their first defeat. Team Falcons, surprisingly, found themselves in a precarious position following consecutive losses, indicating a challenging road ahead in the group stage ¹⁰. The International 2026, also known as TI15, has an initial prize pool of $1,600,000, which is further supplemented by 30% of sales from the Compendium released in Dota 2 ²⁵. The group stage is crucial as the top 8 teams will advance to the Main Event playoffs ⁸.