Announcing the Lockless Luckvase and Trove Carafe for The International 2016, two Immortal treasures now available in the Dota 2 store.



The Lockless Luckvase contains items for Bounty Hunter, Lion, Silencer, Wraith King, and a chance for a Rare Krobeling courier.



The Trove Carafe includes items for Pudge, Nyx, Centaur, Dazzle, Drow, and a chance for a Rare Beetlejaws the Boxhound courier.

Each treasure may also grant a Very Rare Golden Trove Carafe, which includes golden variants of the Immortal items contained in the standard Trove Carafe.

If you want to support your favorite broadcast talent at The International, autographed versions of the Lockless Luckvase and Trove Carafe can also be purchased in the Dota 2 store. Just select the desired caster from the dropdown menu in the store to inscribe their autograph on the contents.

These treasures are available for all players to purchase, but there are also achievements for Battle Pass owners to earn. For both the Trove Carafe and Lockless Luckvase, open one treasure to receive two Battle Levels, or open five treasures to receive four Battle Levels.

ATTENDEE ITEM DROPS
As a special bonus to fans attending The International, we will be dropping in-game items to audience members inside of KeyArena. At First Blood in each individual game, 500 exclusive Attendee Treasures will drop, each containing visually-unique versions of nine different items selected from this year’s Secret Shop Immortals, and inscribed with a first-blood tracking gem. To be eligible, you must have a badge linked to a Steam account and be in the arena when First Blood occurs. We look forward to seeing you at The International.

THE INTERNATIONAL MAIN EVENT
The International 2016 Group Stage has now concluded after four days of spectacular Dota. EHOME, OG, DC, EG, Alliance, Newbee, Wings, and MVP Phoenix all advance to the Upper Bracket of the Main Event. Everyone else faces the daunting challenge of first-round best-of-one games in the Lower Bracket on Monday, August 8 at KeyArena. The broadcast begins at 10:00 a.m. PDT, and all the games can be watched live on The International website.

Announcing the Lockless Luckvase and Trove Carafe for The International 2016, two Immortal treasures now available in the Dota 2 store.



The Lockless Luckvase contains items for Bounty Hunter, Lion, Silencer, Wraith King, and a chance for a Rare Krobeling courier.



The Trove Carafe includes items for Pudge, Nyx, Centaur, Dazzle, Drow, and a chance for a Rare Beetlejaws the Boxhound courier.

Each treasure may also grant a Very Rare Golden Trove Carafe, which includes golden variants of the Immortal items contained in the standard Trove Carafe.

If you want to support your favorite broadcast talent at The International, autographed versions of the Lockless Luckvase and Trove Carafe can also be purchased in the Dota 2 store. Just select the desired caster from the dropdown menu in the store to inscribe their autograph on the contents.

These treasures are available for all players to purchase, but there are also achievements for Battle Pass owners to earn. For both the Trove Carafe and Lockless Luckvase, open one treasure to receive two Battle Levels, or open five treasures to receive four Battle Levels.

ATTENDEE ITEM DROPS
As a special bonus to fans attending The International, we will be dropping in-game items to audience members inside of KeyArena. At First Blood in each individual game, 500 exclusive Attendee Treasures will drop, each containing visually-unique versions of nine different items selected from this year’s Secret Shop Immortals, and inscribed with a first-blood tracking gem. To be eligible, you must have a badge linked to a Steam account and be in the arena when First Blood occurs. We look forward to seeing you at The International.

THE INTERNATIONAL MAIN EVENT
The International 2016 Group Stage has now concluded after four days of spectacular Dota. EHOME, OG, DC, EG, Alliance, Newbee, Wings, and MVP Phoenix all advance to the Upper Bracket of the Main Event. Everyone else faces the daunting challenge of first-round best-of-one games in the Lower Bracket on Monday, August 8 at KeyArena. The broadcast begins at 10:00 a.m. PDT, and all the games can be watched live on The International website.

GROUP STAGE ASSIGNMENTS
The International Group Stage assignments are set, and the teams are already hard at work studying up on their first opponents of the tournament. Head over to the event website to check out the initial matchups. Each team will face every other team in their group in a best-of-two. The top four teams of each group will advance to the Upper Bracket of the Main Event, and the bottom four from each will proceed to the Lower Bracket. Visit the Group Stage results to follow along as the series unfold.

WILD CARD ROUND
Before Group Stage play can begin on Wednesday, however, there are two tournament spots still on the line. The Wild Card round will take place on Tuesday, August 2 to further narrow the field to the final 16 teams. The broadcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. PDT tomorrow with Escape taking on compLexity while Execration face off against EHOME. Each of the four Wild Card teams aims to be safely slotted into the Group Stage by end of play on Tuesday, but only two will make the cut. Who will be the first to face elimination? Tune in tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. PDT to find out.

SHORT FILM CONTEST
Today we will also be releasing the top Dota 2 Short Film Content entries into the client for Battle Pass owners to vote on, to be revealed during the tournament's Main Event. Start watching and help vote to decide which short film auteurs will walk away from The International victors in their own right.

GROUP STAGE ASSIGNMENTS
The International Group Stage assignments are set, and the teams are already hard at work studying up on their first opponents of the tournament. Head over to the event website to check out the initial matchups. Each team will face every other team in their group in a best-of-two. The top four teams of each group will advance to the Upper Bracket of the Main Event, and the bottom four from each will proceed to the Lower Bracket. Visit the Group Stage results to follow along as the series unfold.

WILD CARD ROUND
Before Group Stage play can begin on Wednesday, however, there are two tournament spots still on the line. The Wild Card round will take place on Tuesday, August 2 to further narrow the field to the final 16 teams. The broadcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. PDT tomorrow with Escape taking on compLexity while Execration face off against EHOME. Each of the four Wild Card teams aims to be safely slotted into the Group Stage by end of play on Tuesday, but only two will make the cut. Who will be the first to face elimination? Tune in tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. PDT to find out.

SHORT FILM CONTEST
Today we will also be releasing the top Dota 2 Short Film Content entries into the client for Battle Pass owners to vote on, to be revealed during the tournament's Main Event. Start watching and help vote to decide which short film auteurs will walk away from The International victors in their own right.

This year at The International Dota 2 Championships in Seattle, we are once again inviting fans to come watch the live action outdoors with other Dota fans on the lawns next to KeyArena. Every day of the Main Event we will have a large LED screen on Fisher Lawn, open and free to any fans who want to be a part of the biggest Dota celebration of the year. On Friday and Saturday we will add another screen on the Fountain Lawn, and we encourage all midweek attendees to stay and enjoy the Grand Finals mere steps from the packed arena.

For fans without tickets who still wish to attend the midweek matches, we will be releasing a limited number of daily tickets to The International on Monday, August 8 – Thursday, August 11 only. Daily tickets will cost $25 each and will be released each morning starting at 7:00 a.m. Monday and 8:00 a.m. Tuesday - Thursday at the KeyArena West Box Office. These tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are not available Friday and Saturday.

We have partnered with HTC to provide a free VR Experience this year above the Secret Shop. You will be able to sign up for a time slot beginning at noon on Monday, August 3. Come try out the HTC Vive with Dota VR Theater, Hover Junkers, AudioShield, and more!



For those who can't make it down to KeyArena, we've also partnered with Barcraft United to help people connect for Dota-viewing Pubstomp events at local venues around the globe. Visit the Barcraft landing page to find a Pubstomp in your area.

This year at The International Dota 2 Championships in Seattle, we are once again inviting fans to come watch the live action outdoors with other Dota fans on the lawns next to KeyArena. Every day of the Main Event we will have a large LED screen on Fisher Lawn, open and free to any fans who want to be a part of the biggest Dota celebration of the year. On Friday and Saturday we will add another screen on the Fountain Lawn, and we encourage all midweek attendees to stay and enjoy the Grand Finals mere steps from the packed arena.

For fans without tickets who still wish to attend the midweek matches, we will be releasing a limited number of daily tickets to The International on Monday, August 8 – Thursday, August 11 only. Daily tickets will cost $25 each and will be released each morning starting at 7:00 a.m. Monday and 8:00 a.m. Tuesday - Thursday at the KeyArena West Box Office. These tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are not available Friday and Saturday.

We have partnered with HTC to provide a free VR Experience this year above the Secret Shop. You will be able to sign up for a time slot beginning at noon on Monday, August 3. Come try out the HTC Vive with Dota VR Theater, Hover Junkers, AudioShield, and more!



For those who can't make it down to KeyArena, we've also partnered with Barcraft United to help people connect for Dota-viewing Pubstomp events at local venues around the globe. Visit the Barcraft landing page to find a Pubstomp in your area.

Today we're launching The International website, where you can find info about the tournament format, how to watch the matches, and the rosters of teams attending the event. You can also find links to our social media feeds and this year's Secret Shop. Once the games begin, continue to check in for live matches, replays, and tournament schedule and bracket updates.

Today we're launching The International website, where you can find info about the tournament format, how to watch the matches, and the rosters of teams attending the event. You can also find links to our social media feeds and this year's Secret Shop. Once the games begin, continue to check in for live matches, replays, and tournament schedule and bracket updates.

The 2016 Collector's Aegis of Champions registration site is now open.

All Battle Pass owners who reach Battle Level 1000 are invited to receive The International 2016 Collector's Aegis, an exclusive 1/5th-scale, bronze-plated alloy replica of the famed champion's prize.

To claim your Collector's Aegis, please visit the registration site to provide your shipping and contact information. You will need to use your Steam account credentials and have a Battle Level of 1000 in order to access the site.

Your Collector's Aegis can only be delivered to the address you provide during registration. If you need to change your shipping information after successful registration, please contact Catalyst Customer Support at: aegissupport@catalystteam.com

Deliveries will be spread across two waves of shipments—the first will ship in September, with the second to follow in October. Please note that all communication regarding your shipment will be sent to the email address you provide during registration, and failure to provide accurate shipping or contact information may cause fulfillment issues for your Collector's Aegis.

Registration is required to receive your Aegis, so make sure to sign up before the conclusion of The International 2016 Grand Finals to claim this lasting symbol of the legendary support you have extended in helping make this the premiere tournament in all of esports.

The 2016 Collector's Aegis of Champions registration site is now open.

All Battle Pass owners who reach Battle Level 1000 are invited to receive The International 2016 Collector's Aegis, an exclusive 1/5th-scale, bronze-plated alloy replica of the famed champion's prize.

To claim your Collector's Aegis, please visit the registration site to provide your shipping and contact information. You will need to use your Steam account credentials and have a Battle Level of 1000 in order to access the site.

Your Collector's Aegis can only be delivered to the address you provide during registration. If you need to change your shipping information after successful registration, please contact Catalyst Customer Support at: aegissupport@catalystteam.com

Deliveries will be spread across two waves of shipments—the first will ship in September, with the second to follow in October. Please note that all communication regarding your shipment will be sent to the email address you provide during registration, and failure to provide accurate shipping or contact information may cause fulfillment issues for your Collector's Aegis.

Registration is required to receive your Aegis, so make sure to sign up before the conclusion of The International 2016 Grand Finals to claim this lasting symbol of the legendary support you have extended in helping make this the premiere tournament in all of esports.