Dota 2 - The International: That's how high the prize money is

In addition to captivating matches, the Dota 2 tournament "The International" also waves a very high prize money for the participants. You can find out how much it was in 2018 and how this sum came about here.

The International Prize Money - This is how much the Dota players could win

Once a year, The International attracts the best Dota players in the world with prestige and an enormous amount of prize money. The MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) from Valve is still very popular and attracts several million players to the monitors every month. Among other things, the gamers are the reason why the prize money is so high. What exactly is behind Dota 2 and what are the differences to the big competitor League of Legends can be found in the next article.

• The prize pool for the tournament largely consists of the sale of the so-called Battle Pass. Players can buy it and get exclusive new quests, game modes and rewards.
• 25% of the proceeds from each Battle Pass sold goes to the prize pool. With several million players, a large sum quickly comes together.
• In 2018, over $ 25 million in prize money was distributed to the winners. It replaced the previous total from the previous year.

The International is so successful

Dota 2 - The International celebrates new successes every year. While the best teams in the world fight on the battlefield, millions of spectators are watching. In addition to the high prize money, the tournament also surprises with other amazing numbers.

• In 2018, a total of almost 15 million spectators watched the spectacle worldwide.
• Almost 14 million viewers come from China. The tournament is to be held in Shanghai in 2019. The venue is expected to involve many more viewers from China in 2019.
• In 2018, 18 teams started. OG, the team in first place, won $ 11.2 million in prize money.
• The Battle Pass, which can be bought every year, has 2000 levels that you can either earn or buy. Five levels cost $ 2.49 in 2018.

Our tip: The right equipment improves your chances of victory

Even if a lot of skill and skill is required to win, with the right equipment you significantly improve your chances of cleaning up the battlefield.