343iBot Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Dota 2's The International tournament wrapped up on Sunday, with Team Spirit winning the event and claiming its share of the $40 million prize pool--the biggest ever in esports history. Team Spirit's first-place prize was $18.2 million The International took place at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania. Valve had planned to allow fans, but it was ultimately unable to due to COVID concerns. WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL 10 CHAMPIONS It was an amazing adventure. We thank all the fans for your support! We wouldn't be there without you. See you next season!#SPIRITIX pic.twitter.com/JWB5buXfEW — Team Spirit @TIX (@Team__Spirit) October 17, 2021 The massive prize pool for The International was funded by Valve along with a community effort through sales of the Compendium and Battlepass. Team Spirit, based in Moscow, is the first eastern European team to win The International since the Natus Vincere won the inaugural The International in 2011, according to GamesBeat. The $40 million prize pool for The International is not only the biggest-ever for a competitive gaming event, but also ranks highly compared to what might be considered traditional sports. For example, this weekend's CJ Cup PGA Tour event has a $9.75 million prize pool, with $1.755 million going to the winner. It's not a perfect comparison, as golf events feature a single winner, while Dota 2's prize money is split between five players (in both cases, there are likely many other fees as well). Valve canceled fan attendance for The International due to concerns about COVID. "We wanted nothing more than to welcome fans live to the event, but we can no longer do so in a way that allows us to prioritize the health and well-being of both audience members and participants," the company said. Everyone who bought a ticket received a refund automatically. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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