The International Dota 2 Championship

Amazing experience with an amazing audience! I've even become close friends with attendees of TI. I would recommend buying midweeks over finals because there are way more things to do (All-star, autographs, 4 days vs 2 days, grand opening, meeting pros just walking around) and it is less packed so you can actually interact with many of the fans over the days. Also, after the end of each day, there was a free Red Bull LAN that anyone could attend to just play around with friends. (Please bring this back next year) The Seattle atmosphere is amazing and I would recommend checking the city out if you are free. The International event is one of the best E-Sports events and I would 100% recommend attending. TI8, I'll be back :) !

I went to Ti6 and it was very uneventful. Everything sold there from food to souvenirs were severely overpriced. The freebie goodies they give you were not "goodies" at all either, they were poorly made and probably worth only $20. The seats are uncomfortable, people are annoying and rude (smells is the biggest issue), not to mention you're paying all this money to just fight over seats to watch it on a screen. Most of the personalities and players were rude as well if you even tried to meet them. There were plenty of scammers and solicitors hanging around the arena as well with no one stopping them.

All jokes aside, I've been playind dota for a year and all these danks memes have made me want to come here. Awesome event

I was really excited when DK won TI4 it was like a dream come true.

EE-sama will surely do well this year. Surely, he will not get kicked from his team. Surely he will not lose 3 games in and go home empty handed with no respect!

Biggest plot twist in ti4 history, demon stands in for dk and wins ti4.

It was a great event last year, I can't believe every team shut down navi and they didn't win a single match. USA won the title as world champions, and I hope they can do it again this year.

The previous events held at Banaroya hall have been spectacular. I attended TI2 and TI3, each time left me speechless and breathless (from the shouting and excitement) at the end. It got better each year as well. Although this year will be at a different venue, I know Valve will deliver. Cannot wait.

The previous three International tournaments have all been insanely fun to watch. They've improved the presentation of the events by leaps and bounds every year and I expect this year will be a whole new level of excitement. I can't wait to see what Valve has in store for us all this year.