The Dota 2 TI 2026 European Qualifier will take place from June 21 to 28 and will feature 16 teams competing for four spots at The International 2026.
This year, Valve introduced a unique European qualifier that combines Eastern and Western Europe into a regional event. The four qualifying spots are the most allocated among any TI15 regional qualifier.
The tournament is structured as a double-elimination bracket, with all series being played in a best-of-three fashion, including qualifying deciders.
TI 2026 European Qualifier schedule and format
Times listed in Central European Summer Time. On June 21, the first round of the upper bracket features the following matches:
- Team Spirit vs. VP.Prodigy at 10 a.m., followed by Enjoy vs. Team Bald at 1 p.m.
- Nigma Galaxy versus Rune Eaters at 4 p.m. and NAVI versus MODUS at 7 p.m. on June 22
- The first round of the upper bracket continues with MOUZ against Yellow Submarine at 10 a.m.
- Virtus.pro against IC x Insanity at 1:00 p.m., Power Rangers against HULIGANI at 4:00 p.m. and TEAM VISION against 4ikibamboni at 7:00 p.m.
The schedule for June 23 includes the first round of the lower group and the second round of the upper group, with matches between:
- VP.Prodigy and Team Bald at 10 a.m., Rune Eaters vs. MODUS at 1 p.m., Team Spirit vs. Enjoy at 4 p.m.
- Nigma Galaxy vs. NAVI at 7 p.m. On June 24, the same rounds will feature MOUZ vs. IC x Insanity at 10 a.m., HULIGANI vs. 4ikibamboni at 1 p.m., Yellow Submarine vs. Virtus.pro at 4 p.m., and Power Rangers vs. TEAM VISION at 7 p.m.
The schedule for June 25 includes the third round of the upper bracket, with two matches scheduled at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The next day, June 26, there will be four matches in the second round of the lower group at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
On June 27, the third round of the lower group includes two matches at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and on June 28, the fourth round of the lower group includes two matches at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
The four qualifying spots are awarded as follows:
- Two Upper Bracket Round 3 winners automatically secure spots at The International 2026
- The two winners of round 4 of the lower group take the two remaining places.
- All series are best of three.
Teams in the Qualification and how to watch the games
Eight teams received direct invites and eight advanced through the Open Qualifiers.
Direct invitations:
- TEAM VISION (also known as PARIVISION)
- Team spirit
- Born to Win (NAVI)
- MOUZ
- Virtus.pro
- Nigma Galaxy
- Enjoy
- ranger
Open Qualification Teams:
- HOOLIGANS
- Rune Eaters
- yellow submarine
- VP.Prodigy
- bald team
- IC x madness
- MODE
- 4 is a weapon
Team Spirit and TEAM VISION are seen as favorites based on their performances throughout the season. NAVI, Nigma Galaxy, Virtus.pro and MOUZ also bring the experience and depth to challenge the qualification. Open ranked teams Yellow Submarine and Rune Eaters have demonstrated the ability to challenge higher profile opponents.
All matches are streamed live on PGL’s official Dota 2 streaming channels on Twitch, YouTube and Kick. The qualifier concludes on June 28 and the four teams that qualify will advance to The International 2026.
