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The International 6 Day 5 recap: DC fells Fnatic, will face EG
On Day 5, the top four of The International 6 was decided. MVP Phoenix fell to Fnatic, who in turn fell to fellow Cinderella story Digital Chaos. Evil Geniuses were unable to fly past Wings.
The International Day 4 recap: Fnatic, DC take out formidable foes
Day 4 at The International saw underdogs Digital Chaos take out both TnC Gaming and EHOME, while FNATIC rolled over Team Liquid 2-0.
Digital Chaos overwhelms EHOME at TI6
Day 4 of The International 6 had unlikely heroes Digital Chaos defeating Chinese juggernaut EHOME in a dominant 2-0.
Fnatic's fire evaporates Team Liquid at TI6
On day 4 of The International 6, Fnatic takes down Team Liquid in an upset in the lower bracket. Liquid exits the tournament in seventh/eighth place.
The International Day 3 recap: EG stages comeback vs. EHOME
In day 3 of The International 6, Fnatic eliminated Alliance, Team Liquid eliminated Newbie, Wings knocked MVP Phoenix down to the lower bracket, and Evil Geniuses took it home vs. EHOME.
TnC knocks out OG 2-0 at The International
Despite early leads in both games, tournament favorites OG lost 0-2 to Filipino team TnC Gaming in the lower bracket on day 2 of The International 6.
The International Main Event Day 1 recap: Na'Vi, Secret go home
In a day of ups and downs, legends went home and underdogs took down titans as day one of TI6 set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
OG and EHOME clinch top spots on Day 3 of TI6
Day 3 was the final day of TI6's group stage. OG, Evil Geniuses, Wings Gaming and Alliance took the top half of Group A, while EHOME, Digital Chaos, Newbee and MVP Phoenix led Group B.
The International 6, Day 2 recap: EG reigns
The second day of groups was filled with surprises. Here's how it all shook out.
EG and LGD return to form on Day 1 of TI6
The first day of The International 6 set the tone with plenty of upsets and two teams rising to the occasion.
Valve plans to reduce number of majors in 2017
Earlier today, Valve announced several changes to the competitive format of Dota 2 in 2017.
The International breaks esports prize pool record at $18.6M
The International broke its old record of the highest prize purse in esports history yesterday, and it still has a few weeks left to climb.
Videos
Part 2: Jeremy Lin compares more NBA All-Stars to Dota heroes.
Jeremy Lin compares NBA All-Stars to Dota heroes.
Capitalist and Charlie at TI6: This year has been insane
Everything you need to know about South Korean team MVP Phoenix.
Fans at TI6 talk about why they bought the Compendium and contributed to the event's $20 million prize pool.
Schedule
Group stage broadcast begins at 9am PDT each day. Each match will begin after the previous one concludes.
All times are EDT.
Streams: Stream 1, Stream 2,Stream 3, Stream 4.
Features
Photos: The International 6 Portraits
Take a candid look at some of the top players in the world participating in The International 2016
TI6: Digital Chaos lives up to its name
Digital Chaos has been a surprise to everyone, maybe even to themselves. But they've secured a top finish at The International, and that's more than most can say.
Opinion: Esports leads the way for sports VR
This week, the esports tournament The International 6 has allowed fans to watch from home in immersive virtual reality (VR). The sports world won't be far behind.
Jeremy Lin on esports: "It's the unique talent of the players that is the draw"
Jeremy Lin of the Brooklyn Nets has been playing Dota three to four times a week for 11 years. He talks about where esports is going, why it's so big and whether he'll endorse a team.
Dreams deferred: OG's fatal mistakes at TI6
European squad OG was the team to beat coming into The International 6. Although they had an excellent group-stage record, they fell after just two main event matches. Here's what happened.
Photos: Fans at The International 2016
From Momma Moo to a Team Secret fan from Germany and an artistic Ancient Apparition, fans of all stripes are in attendance at The International 6.
Evil Geniuses: the great American hope at TI6
North America. Not particularly a powerhouse in many esports, but Evil Geniuses' Dota 2 squad aims to change that with back-to-back International championships. They can do it, too.
The International 6: the last ones standing
We're down to the last two days of The International 6. Evil Geniuses is looking like the team to beat; can they repeat and make Suma1L a multimillionaire at just 17 years old?
TI6 hero variety: Surprise picks and no-shows
Through Day 3 of The International 6, 104 heroes of been picked. This unprecedented variety has led to interesting team comps, but also left us wondering why some heroes have been left out.
The 17-year-old esports millionaire
Teenager Syed Sumail "Suma1L" Hassan on Dota 2 team Evil Geniuses had already won over $1 million in last year's The International 5. This year, he may become a multimillionaire at TI6.
TI6 hero variety: Surprise picks and no-shows
Through Day 3 of The International 6, 104 heroes of been picked. This unprecedented variety has led to interesting team comps, but also left us wondering why some heroes have been left out.
MVP Phoenix: at TI6, "the weights are off"
MVP Phoenix is known as a "caveman Dota" squad, but the South Korean team is looking more and more like a real challenger at The International.
UNiVeRsE on Newbee: "I wasn't afraid of them at all"
Evil Geniuses Dota 2 player Saahil "UNiVeRsE" Arora is looking to grab his second TI title. He opens up about playing for Secret, preparing for TI games, and upcoming matches.
Millionaires in the making: Record-setting $20M esports purse
The sixth International has yet again set a record in esports prize pool history. Dota 2 teams are fighting over $20 million, $9 million for first prize.
The International 6: Fan Predictions
If you're a fan and watching or attending The International 6, the tournament with the largest prize pool in esports history, then you have a team you're rooting for. These fans gave us their quick thoughts on who they want to win and why.
Spoiler: One person chose EHOME because "iceiceice is bae."
TobiWan: The voice of Dota 2
Toby "TobiWan" Dawson has been casting Dota since its early days as a Warcraft III mod. Now one of the most recognizable voices of the scene, he opens up about his journey as a caster.
Players to watch at The International 6
Out with the old and in with the new: These are the players you need to watch at this year's International.
The 2016 Dota 2 all-star draft
It's reasonable to assume Miracle- and Hao aren't likely to be on the same team any time soon. But anything can happen in our dream team draft, and that's just the beginning.
Previewing Group B of The International 6
Group B? Or the group of death? With Newbee and Team Liquid leading the charge, it's hard to see any other contenders pulling off an upset.
Previewing Group A of the The International 6
Sure bets to make it out? OG and Wings. But the more compelling story might just be the middle of the pack, with EG looking to defend its title and Alliance looking to make a dark-horse run.
The International 6 meta breakdown
Coming into The International 6, the current Dota 2 patch seems to be the most evenly balanced. We break down what's in, what's out, and what to expect.
The International 6 power rankings
Eighteen teams. One massive prize pool. Who's on top? And who's barely making the mark?
History
The International prize pool, a history
With The International's prize pool breaking not only its own record but also the record for highest prize pool ever in esports, we look at how it snowballed to this point in six short years.
Road to TI6
Road to TI6: Team Liquid
Team Liquid is one of the 18 elite teams competing in The International, Dota 2's biggest tournament. Its talented, inventive squad has been in a month-long boot camp to prepare for the event.
Road to TI6: Evil Geniuses
With The International on the horizon, Evil Geniuses is prepped and ready to defend its title. This year, it could be anyone's game.
Road to TI6: OG
The Dota 2 team OG has won two Majors and is looking like the team to beat heading into TI. A surprisingly stable roster means that the team has built up trust and longevity.
Wings Gaming: young, hungry, and ready to storm The International 6
Wings Gaming is the upstart team that was the first in the China Qualifier to secure a spot at The International 6. It's looking to make a name for itself in Chinese Dota.