Dota 2 TI11 Viewer’s Guide
Since 2011, the largest esports event for Dota 2, The International, has taken place every year. However, Dota 2 esports fans could not enjoy the full glory of The International in 2020 as it got canceled because of Covid 19.
Fans do not have to worry about not being able to experience The International for 2022 because it was announced just over a week ago. On the 1st of June, The International 11 or TI 11, The International for the year 2022, got announced. Just like every year, fans are super excited for this event.
If you are also a Dota 2 esports fan and are eager to watch The International 11 to see what action it has in store for you, then you are in luck because here is our take on everything you need to know about the event as a viewer. We will be covering important topics like where to watch The International 11 and how long we will have to wait to uncover the champion team for this year.
When Is Dota 2 TI11 Going To Start
The International 11 is what all Dota 2 fans from around the world have been waiting for. The International 11 will officially start on the 8th of October 2022. Mark your calendars because it is going to be a blast of an event.
How Long Will The Dota 2 TI11 Last
The International 11 will run for four consecutive weekends till 30th October 2022. First in line is the Last Chance Qualifiers which will start on the 8th of October and end on the 12th. After that comes the Group Stage, which begins on the 15th of October till the 18th.
Teams that qualify will move on to the Playoffs at Suntec Singapore, which will begin on the 20th of October and will end on the 23rd. And finally, the Finals will go on for two days, from the 29th till the 30th of October, in the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Where Can You Watch The Dota 2 TI11
Ever since the first Dota 2 International was held in 2011, the number of people that come to watch the event live and the total number of viewers online has been increasing at an insane pace. These numbers will most likely increase by a large margin for the year 2022 as well.
An enormous number of people will probably be lining up to watch TI11. If you are also eager to watch TI11, you are in luck, as there are several different methods you can use to view the event. Here are all the different ways you can watch the TI11 event.
In-Person
If you want to experience the full glory of what The International for Dota 2 has to offer, then there is no better way to do that other than attending the event in person.
The hype you experience in person at the event is unmatched by any other viewership method. You get to meet other Dota 2 fans as passionate about the whole Dota 2 esports scene as you are. The experience of viewing the event in person as the top Dota 2 esports teams battle it out to see who's the best is simply unreal.
However, there is no information about the ticket sales yet. So, if you want to watch the match in person, you will have to wait a while before more information about tickets for the event comes out.
Twitch
Another great way you can watch The International 11 is through the official Twitch live stream for the event. Twitch streaming has been blowing up in the past few years, and tons of professional gamers have started to live stream on Twitch full time. Also, these days most of the esports events, if not all, are broadcasted on Twitch as a live stream.
Watching a Twitch live stream for an esports event is just like watching any other sports event like football or basketball. The only difference is that you watch live sports events on TV or other live streaming services, and esports live streams are watched mostly on Twitch. You can watch the event live event on Twitch using the following link when the event starts:
Link: Here
YouTube
If you are a fan of esports and have been following the whole esports scene for a while now, you are probably familiar with Twitch. However, not all gamers prefer to use Twitch to watch esports events. Not only that but a lot of gamers might have never even used Twitch to watch any live stream.
If you are new to the whole Dota 2 esports scene and do not prefer to use Twitch, then there is an alternative for you, which is YouTube. The International 11 will be broadcasted live on YouTube as well. You can watch the event live on YouTube using the following link when the event starts:
Link: Here
In-Game
What if we were to tell you that there is a way that you can watch The International 11 as an in-game gameplay recording. To do that, you will need the game installed on your computer. Launch the game and find the live TI11 matches taking place under the "Watch" section.
The in-game watch feature not only allows you to watch the TI11 event, but you can also watch the match from perspectives of different professional players competing in the event. For example, if you want to watch what a particular player is doing, you can do that with the in-game watch feature.
Our Recommendation
While all the methods of watching The International 11 are great, we would strongly recommend that one should attend the event in person. However, if that is not possible for you, the next best thing to do is watch the match in-game as you switch perspectives from one pro player to another.
