Valve has released the Compendium for The International 2026. This year, players will once again be able to earn free rewards by making predictions for the biggest tournament of the year.
To claim the rewards, players need to earn points and rank in a high percentile among other participants. The more accurate the predictions, the better the chances of receiving the best prizes.
This year, Valve has added several types of rewards:
— 5 exclusive Immortal items;
— a Dota Plus subscription lasting from 1 to 12 months;
— a discount on the physical Aegis — up to 100%;
— exclusive terrains.
The terrains are especially worth mentioning. This year, Valve has focused on them instead of the usual Arcanas, and these terrains were not previously obtainable.
The main way to earn points is by making accurate predictions for the group stage and playoffs of The International 2026.
Points can also be earned through Fantasy. To do this, players need to build a strong lineup of professional players across five roles:
— carry;
— midlaner;
— offlaner;
— position 4;
— position 5.
The TI 2026 Compendium once again makes predictions an important part of the tournament. Players need to do more than simply participate — they must properly analyze teams, player form, drafts, and possible match outcomes.
This is where Winio can help. On the platform, we will analyze The International 2026 matches, team form, key factors ahead of each series, and predictions that can help you navigate the tournament more effectively.
The more accurate your predictions are, the better your chances of climbing into a higher percentile and claiming the best rewards. You will also be able to follow the biggest TI 2026 matches and their analysis on Winio.
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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.
