The grand start of The International 2023 Playoffs Weekend

The International's Playoffs Weekend has officially kicked off, and fans around the world are anticipating a fierce battle at the premier Dota 2 esports event.

After four intense days of the group stage, which saw the participation of twenty teams, only sixteen remain, now divided into the upper and lower brackets of the tournament.

The group stage provided viewers and fans with numerous thrilling moments, including 100 gripping matches, the departure of 4 teams from the tournament, 57 godlike gaming moments, 6 epic clashes, and 104 selected heroes.

The International 2023 playoffs promise to be an exciting show, full of unexpected twists and battles for a prize pool of an impressive $3 million.