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Status update: Group Stage complete. Sixteen entrants reduced to eight surviving rosters. Team Vision, Team Liquid, Nigma Galaxy, Team Falcons, BoomBoys, Team Spirit, Iron Wing, and Team Yandex are cleared for the final operational phase at The International 2026. Double-elimination bracket engages at SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, Shanghai, from Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23, closing with a best-of-five Grand Finals. Daily procedures: Pre-show warmup at 09:30 CST, Opening Ceremony at 10:00 CST on Thursday, subsequent match days locking first series at 10:00 CST. On-site attendees should anticipate high-traffic entry, strict timing, and dense match cadence; consult the full match schedule for precise series windows and tactical viewing plans. #Dota2 #esports #TheInternational
🌐 Intelligence Origin: The International Main Event