The grand opening of The International 2023

The final stage of The International 2023 has officially begun, and fans around the world are anticipating a real battle at the premier Dota 2 esports event. Thousands of Dota enthusiasts and players from all over the world have gathered at the Climate Pledge Arena to witness who will become the TI12 champion.

The Grand Show

Fans worldwide were once again greeted by Gabe Newell, with his famous phrase, "Welcome to The International." This tradition has been going on for many years, and many viewers can't imagine The International 2023 without this greeting from the Valve founder.

The stadium itself was decorated in the style of Dota 2 and filled with references to Tundra Esports' victory last year, as their heroes were chosen as the symbols of The International this year.

Road To The International

The group stage provided viewers and fans with numerous exciting moments, including 100 thrilling games, 4 teams eliminated from the tournament, 57 godlike plays, 6 epic clashes, and 104 selected heroes.

Equally exciting was the playoff of the Road To The International, which narrowed down the top 8 from 16 teams. No one expected the champions of TI11, Tundra Esports, to be eliminated from the championship. Equally surprising was the fact that Virtus.pro and the newcomers Nouns made it to the finals, stunning spectators and commentators alike.

Who made it to the finals of The International 2023

During the Road To The International 2023 stage, 8 top teams were eliminated and will compete for a chance to become TI12 champions.

Which teams are left in the championship:

• Team Spirit

• Team Liquid

• LGD Gaming

• Azure Ray

• Gaimin Gladiators

• BetBoom Team

• Virtus.pro

• Nouns

Expectations for The International 2023 Final

The final stage of The International 2023 promises to be an exciting show, full of unexpected twists and battles for a prize pool of an impressive $3 million. Team Spirit is considered the clear favorite, impressing opponents with their skill and an incredible streak of 10 consecutive wins.

Many analysts believe that this year the championship will be taken by Team Spirit, and they will face off against LGD Gaming in the grand finals.

As we reported earlier, here is what the final table of The International 2023 could look like.

Remember that the main events of The International 2023 are covered in our main article dedicated to the premier Dota 2 esports event of the year.