TI12 China qualifiers: Schedule, results, standings, format, teams, where to watch

It’s the final countdown.

The TI12 CN qualifiers begin, with several teams vying for just one spot to The International 12. Powerhouse rosters like Team Aster, Azure Ray, Invictus Gaming, and Xtreme Gaming are hoping to be the last one standing — but tough competition and gruelling days lie ahead.

What is the TI12 China qualifiers?

From August 17 to 21, 13 teams from the China Dota Pro Circuit gather for one last shot.

This is the final chance for participating teams to claim the sole slot to TI12, set to be held in Seattle in October.

Teams competing in TI12 China qualifiers

• Team Aster
• Azure Ray
• Invictus Gaming
• Xtreme Gaming
• Aster.Aries
• Holy Grail
• Team Zero
• Team Bright
• Big brain
• Supernova
• Team Disillusion
• iG.Vitality
• Limit

• Gaimin Gladiators, Team Spirit headline BetBoom Dacha LAN before TI12
• Valve is making significant changes to The International format with TI12

TI12 China qualifiers schedules and results

August 17

Upper bracket quarterfinals

Lower bracket round 1

August 18

Lower bracket round 2

August 19

Upper bracket semifinals

Lower bracket round 3

August 20

Lower bracket quarterfinals

Upper bracket final

Lower bracket semifinal

August 21

Lower bracket final

Grand final

Format of TI12 China qualifiers

Teams have been seeded into a double-elimination bracket based on their DPC points, then their rankings in Tour 3 of the Regional League.

All matches are best-of-three, save for a few exceptions. The first round of the lower bracket are best-of-ones, while the grand final will be a best-of-five — where the winner claims qualification to TI12.

TI12 China qualifiers ranking

Where to watch TI12 China qualifiers

You can watch the TI12 CN qualifiers live on PGL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

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