You follow The International to see which teams rise above the rest and claim Dota 2’s most prestigious title. Since 2011, each champion has earned a place in the game’s history by lifting the Aegis of Champions and setting a new standard for competitive play.
At TI 2025, Team Falcons secured the latest title after defeating Xtreme Gaming in the grand final. With every edition of the tournament, you can trace how the list of winners has grown, highlighting the players and teams who have defined each era of Dota 2 competition.
All TI winners in Dota 2 history
You can trace The International’s legacy through each champion listed below, from the first event in 2011 to the most recent edition in 2025.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Prize (Champion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Natus Vincere | EHOME | $1,000,000 |
| 2012 | Invictus Gaming | Natus Vincere | $1,000,000 |
| 2013 | Alliance | Natus Vincere | $1,437,190 |
| 2014 | Newbee | Vici Gaming | $5,025,029 |
| 2015 | Evil Geniuses | CDEC Gaming | $6,634,661 |
| 2016 | Wings Gaming | Digital Chaos | $9,139,002 |
| 2017 | Team Liquid | Newbee | $10,862,683 |
| 2018 | OG | PSG.LGD | $11,234,158 |
| 2019 | OG | Team Liquid | $15,620,181 |
| 2021 | Team Spirit | PSG.LGD | $18,208,300 |
| 2022 | Tundra Esports | Team Secret | $8,518,822 |
| 2023 | Team Spirit | Gaimin Gladiators | $1,521,362 |
| 2024 | Team Liquid | Xtreme Gaming | $2,616,138 |
| 2025 | Team Falcons | Xtreme Gaming | $2,677,875 |
You see early dominance from Natus Vincere, who reached three straight grand finals and won the inaugural event. Alliance and Invictus Gaming added Europe and China to the early list of champions.
OG became the first team to win back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019. Team Spirit later secured two championships in 2021 and 2023 with different mid players.
Recent years show greater parity. Tundra Esports, Team Liquid, and Team Falcons each captured titles as prize pools stabilized after the record-breaking 2021 event.
The International winners
The International has crowned champions every year since 2011, except for the canceled 2020 edition. You can track the competitive evolution of Dota 2 through each winning roster, prize pool milestone, and regional shift.
OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid each hold two titles, the most by any organization. OG remains the only team to win back to back.
TI10 set the record for the largest prize pool in esports at $40,018,195 USD. SumaiL became the youngest champion when he won at age 16 in 2015.
2011 TI champions: Natus Vincere
- Team: Natus Vincere
- Players: Artstyle, Dendi, XBOCT, Puppey, LighTofHeaveN
- Prize: $1,000,000 USD
You saw the first International take place in 2011, where Na’Vi defeated EHOME in the grand final. The victory introduced Dendi and Puppey to a global audience and established Eastern Europe as an early power in Dota 2.
The $1 million top prize set a new benchmark for esports at the time.
2012 TI titleholders: Invictus Gaming
- Team: Invictus Gaming
- Players: Zhou, Ferrari_430, YYF, ChuaN, Faith
- Prize: $1,000,000 USD
Invictus Gaming prevented Na’Vi from securing consecutive championships. They advanced through the lower bracket and defeated Na’Vi in the final.
This win marked China’s first TI championship and intensified the competitive rivalry between Chinese and Western teams.
2013 TI winners: Alliance
- Team: Alliance
- Players: Loda, s4, AdmiralBulldog, EGM, Akke
- Prize: $1,437,190 USD
Alliance executed a disciplined split-push style that defined the 2013 season. They met Na’Vi again in the final, which went the full five games.
You likely remember s4’s decisive Dream Coil in Game 5, a play that directly secured the championship. The event raised the competitive standard and increased the prize pool once again.
2014 TI champions: Newbee
- Team: Newbee
- Players: Hao, Mu, xiao8, Banana, SanSheng
- Coach: Mikasa
- Prize: $5,025,029 USD
Newbee returned the trophy to China with a dominant grand final against Vici Gaming. The prize pool crossed $5 million for the first time.
Chinese teams controlled much of the event, signaling a strong regional resurgence.
2015 TI winners: Evil Geniuses
- Team: Evil Geniuses
- Players: Fear, SumaiL, UNiVeRsE, Aui_2000, ppd
- Coach: BuLba
- Prize: $6,634,661 USD
Evil Geniuses secured North America’s first TI title. SumaiL, at 16 years old, became the youngest champion in event history.
UNiVeRsE’s Black Hole in the grand final remains one of the most replayed moments in competitive Dota 2. The team defeated CDEC Gaming to claim the Aegis.
2016 TI champions: Wings Gaming
- Team: Wings Gaming
- Players: shadow, bLink, Faith_bian, y’, iceice
- Prize: $9,139,002 USD
Wings Gaming displayed exceptional drafting flexibility throughout the tournament. They used a wide hero pool and adapted to nearly every opponent.
You saw them defeat Digital Chaos in the final. Their unpredictable strategies set them apart from more rigid systems.
2017 TI winners: Team Liquid
- Team: Team Liquid
- Players: MATUMBAMAN, Miracle-, MinD_ContRoL, GH, KuroKy
- Coach: Heen
- Prize: $10,862,683 USD
Team Liquid dropped to the lower bracket early and then completed a full elimination run. They did not lose a series on their path to the final.
They swept Newbee 3–0 in the championship match. This victory gave Liquid its first TI title and established Miracle- and GH as elite performers.
2018 TI champions: OG
- Team: OG
- Players: ana, Topson, Ceb, JerAx, N0tail
- Coach: ppasarel
- Prize: $11,234,158 USD
OG entered the tournament after roster instability and limited expectations. You watched them defeat PSG.LGD in a five-game grand final.
Topson debuted at TI and delivered consistent mid-lane impact. The roster’s coordination under pressure defined their run.
2019 TI winners: OG
- Team: OG
- Players: ana, Topson, Ceb, JerAx, N0tail
- Coach: Sockshka
- Prize: $15,620,181 USD
OG became the first team to win consecutive Internationals. They retained the same core roster and improved on their previous performance.
They defeated Team Liquid 3–1 in the final. Their aggressive drafting, including carry Io strategies, forced opponents to adapt throughout the event.
2021 TI champions: Team Spirit
- Team: Team Spirit
- Players: Yatoro, TorontoTokyo, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka
- Coach: Silent
- Prize: $18,208,300 USD
The 2020 event did not take place, which shifted attention to TI10 in 2021. The total prize pool exceeded $40 million, the largest in esports history.
Team Spirit dropped to the lower bracket but eliminated multiple favorites. They defeated PSG.LGD in a five-game final, with Collapse’s Magnus performances playing a central role.
2022 TI winners: Tundra Esports
- Team: Tundra Esports
- Players: skiter, Nine, 33, Saksa, Sneyking
- Coach: Aui_2000
- Prize: $8,518,822 USD
Tundra Esports controlled the tournament with disciplined macro play. They lost only four games across the entire event.
They swept Team Secret in the grand final. The event marked the first TI hosted in Southeast Asia.
2023 TI champions: Team Spirit
- Team: Team Spirit
- Players: Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka
- Coach: Silent
- Prize: $1,521,362 USD
Team Spirit secured its second championship with a revised mid-lane lineup. Larl replaced TorontoTokyo, and the team maintained its core structure.
They defeated Gaimin Gladiators 3–0 in the final. This win placed Team Spirit alongside OG as a two-time champion organization.
2024 TI winners: Team Liquid
- Team: Team Liquid
- Players: miCKe, Nisha, 33, Boxi, Insania
- Coaches: Blitz, Jabbz, kpii
- Prize: $1,170,965 USD
Team Liquid earned its second TI title and joined the group of multi-time champions. 33 claimed his second personal TI victory after previously winning with Tundra.
They swept Gaimin Gladiators in the grand final. The win reinforced Liquid’s long-term presence at the top level.
2025 TI champions: Team Falcons
- Team: Team Falcons
- Players: skiter, Malr1ne, AMMAR_THE_F, Cr1t, Sneyking
- Coach: Aui_2000
- Prize: $1,224,732 USD
Team Falcons lifted the Aegis in 2025 with a roster built from established international talent. Several members had prior TI experience.
Their championship added a new organization to the list of winners while continuing the trend of European-based dominance in recent years.
Dota 2 TI Winners FAQ
- Which teams hold the record for most TI titles?
You will find a three-way tie at the top. OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid each secured two championships. - What TI had the largest prize pool?
TI 2021 set the record with a total prize pool of about $40 million. - Has any organization won TI more than once?
Yes. OG, Team Spirit, and Team Liquid each claimed the Aegis twice. - Who won the most recent TI?
Team Falcons captured the 2025 championship. - When is the next TI scheduled?
You can expect TI 2026 from Aug. 13–23 in Shanghai, China.
