Maelstorm Names the Top Favorite for The International 2026

Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov considers the PARIVISION roster the top favorite for the upcoming Dota 2 tournament, The International 2026.

The comentator shared this opinion on Telegram.

“The tournament was incredibly high-level—one of the best in Dota history—and PARIVISION’s victory was their greatest achievement, one that will go down in history. Especially considering how they played. They are now the number one favorite at The International.”

Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov made this statement following PARIVISION’s triumphant victory in the grand final of the Esports World Cup 2026, which the commentator called one of the best tournaments in the history of Dota 2. Moreover, the caster believes that PARIVISION’s victory at the EWC will go down in history, and given the team’s current level of preparation, they look like the top favorite for the upcoming TI15.

As a reminder, Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev previously shared his expectations for the upcoming Dota 2 tournament, The International 2026.