The International 2026 Could Crown the First Three-Time Champion in Dota 2 History

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At the upcoming The International, six players have a chance to rewrite Dota 2 history. Yatoro, Collapse, Mira, skiter, Sneyking, and 33 have already won the biggest tournament of the year twice, but now each of them could become the first three-time TI champion as a player.

Who Could Claim a Third Aegis

Yatoro, Collapse, and Mira won The International together with Team Spirit in 2021 and 2023. The team claimed its first title at TI10, defeating PSG.LGD 3:2 in the grand final. Their second came at TI12 after a victory over Gaimin Gladiators.

skiter and Sneyking became TI champions for the first time in 2022 as part of Tundra Esports. The team confidently made its way through the playoffs and defeated Team Secret 3:0 in the final. The players claimed their second title in 2025 with Team Falcons after beating Xtreme Gaming 3:2.

33 also won TI11 with Tundra Esports before claiming his second Aegis in 2024 as part of Team Liquid. This made him the first player to win The International with two different teams.

Why It Matters

No player in Dota 2 history has ever won The International three times. That means every match featuring these players could become another step toward a unique record — or the moment when their race for a third Aegis comes to an end.

Following this historic race will be even more exciting with Winio. On the platform, you can find predictions for The International matches, detailed team analysis, player form reports, draft breakdowns, and the key factors to consider before every series.

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