The 2023 Dota 2 International 12 (TI12) is the latest addition to the prestigious Valve-sponsored tournament, and it’s time for players from around the world to battle it out for a share of the $1.5 million prize pool. This year’s China qualifiers will determine which eight teams will represent the Asian region at the main event in Stockholm, Sweden, and we are here to provide you with a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about this exciting stage of the tournament.
Schedule
The TI12 China qualifiers will run from March 3rd to March 25th, with eight teams competing for four spots in the main event. Each team will play two best-of-three series against each other, with the top two teams advancing to the semifinals and the top four teams advancing to the grand finals.
The following is a complete schedule of all matches:
Round 1 (March 3rd – March 5th)
Group A
: OG vs EHOME, Invictus Gaming vs Liquid, C9 vs iG, and EHOME vs Liquid
Group B
: PSG.LGD vs EHOME, EHOME vs Vici Gaming, OG vs Liquid, and Liquid vs Nubblion
Round 2 (March 6th – March 8th)
Group A
: Invictus Gaming vs Nubblion, iG vs EHOME, PSG.LGD vs Nubblion, and EHOME vs OG
Group B
: Liquid vs OG, Liquid vs Vici Gaming, Invictus Gaming vs iG, and Nubblion vs iG
Round 3 (March 9th – March 11th)
Group A
: Invictus Gaming vs OG, EHOME vs Vici Gaming, Liquid vs iG, and Liquid vs Vici Gaming
Group B
: Nubblion vs OG, iG vs Vici Gaming, Liquid vs EHOME, and PSG.LGD vs Invictus Gaming
Playoffs (March 16th – March 25th)
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Semifinals:
Group A
Winner vs
Group B
Runner-Up,
Group B
Winner vs
Group A
Runner-Up
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Grand Finals: Semifinal 1 Winner vs Semifinal 2 Winner
TIEBREAKERS
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If two teams have the same number of wins in a group, they will face each other in a tiebreaker series.
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The winner of the tiebreaker series will receive the higher seed for the next stage of the tournament.
Results
The TI12 China qualifiers have already produced some exciting matches and upsets, with several teams struggling to maintain their positions at the top of the standings. Here’s a summary of the results so far:
Group A
| Team | Wins | Losses | Map Differential |
| — | — | — | — |
| Invictus Gaming | 5 | 1 | +230 |
| EHOME | 4 | 2 | +210 |
| OG | 1 | 5 | -160 |
| Liquid | 1 | 5 | -200 |
Group B
| Team | Wins | Losses | Map Differential |
| — | — | — | — |
| PSG.LGD | 4 | 2 | +230 |
| Nubblion | 4 | 2 | +180 |
| Vici Gaming | 3 | 3 | +70 |
| Liquid | 1 | 5 | -200 |
Standings
| Team | Wins | Losses | Map Differential |
| — | — | — | — |
| Invictus Gaming | 5 | 1 | +230 |
| EHOME | 4 | 2 | +210 |
| PSG.LGD | 4 | 2 | +230 |
| Nubblion | 4 | 2 | +180 |
| Vici Gaming | 3 | 3 | +70 |
| Liquid | 1 | 5 | -200 |
| OG | 1 | 5 | -160 |
| Liquid | 1 | 5 | -200 |
Streams
The TI12 China qualifiers are being streamed live on various platforms, including Twitch, HLTV, and YouTube Gaming. You can catch all the action from March 3rd to March 25th, with each match featuring expert analysts and commentary in multiple languages.
FAQs
How long are the matches?
Each match is a best-of-three series, with each game lasting approximately 40 minutes. If a game goes into overtime, it can last up to an additional 30 minutes.
What happens if two teams have the same number of wins in a group?
If two teams have the same number of wins in a group, they will face each other in a tiebreaker series. The winner of the tiebreaker series will receive the higher seed for the next stage of the tournament.
What is the prize pool for the TI12 China qualifiers?
The total prize pool for the TI12 China qualifiers is $300,000. The four teams that qualify for the main event will share this prize equally.