The International 2026 Ticket Sales
The International 2026 ticket sales begin June 10th for the August event in Shanghai, featuring assigned seating and specific purchase paths for domestic and international fans.
Key Changes
- 1Ticket sales for TI 2026 begin June 10th at 2:00 PM CST
- 2The event runs August 20-23 at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai
- 3All seating is assigned and reserved with no General Admission options available
- 4Domestic sales require a Chinese ID; International sales require a valid passport via Trip.com
- 5Active Chinese players (10+ games in 6 months) get a 20-minute priority purchase window
- 6Tickets are non-transferable and limited to two per day per account
All Changes
🏆Event Information(2)
- changeThe International 2026: The International 2026 will take place from August 20 - 23, 2026
- changeSPD Bank Oriental Sports Center: Event venue confirmed as the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai
🎟️Ticket Sales & Logistics(6)
- changeTicket Sales: Ticket sales commence on June 10th at 2:00 PM China Standard Time
- changeDamai: Domestic sales in China to be handled via Damai and the Perfect World app
- changeTrip.com: International sales to be handled exclusively via Trip.com starting at 2:30 PM CST
- changeTicket Sales: 20-minute priority purchase period for active Chinese players with 10+ games played in the last 6 months
- changeTicket Sales: Account verification deadline for priority purchase set for June 3, 2026
- changeTicket Sales: Two ticket formats available: single-day tickets and two-day bundles (Thu/Fri or Sat/Sun)
📋Attendance Policies(5)
- removeSeating: All seating is now assigned and reserved; General Admission options have been removed
- changeTicket Sales: Tickets are non-transferable, non-giftable, and cannot be resold
- changeTicket Sales: Purchase limit restricted to a maximum of two tickets per day per account
- changeThe International 2026: Valid photo ID matching the ticket name is required for event entry
- changeTrip.com: International purchasers must provide a valid passport and create a Trip.com account
Summary
Event Overview
The International 2026 will be held at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai from August 20 to August 23. This year's tournament features a strictly assigned seating model with no General Admission options. Fans can choose between single-day tickets or two-day bundles for the mid-week and weekend sessions.
Sales Logistics
Tickets go on sale June 10th at 2:00 PM CST. Domestic fans in China will use Damai or the Perfect World app, while international fans will purchase through Trip.com. A 20-minute priority window is reserved for active Chinese players who have completed at least 10 games in the last six months, provided they verify their accounts by June 3, 2026.
Attendance Rules
Strict identification requirements are in place, requiring a Chinese ID for domestic sales and a valid passport for international sales. Tickets are non-transferable and non-resalable, with a purchase limit of two tickets per day per account.