The International Dota 2 Championship Tickets

Good space distribution and gifts. Needs more merchandise, better supply of beverages and lower prices for food, even people who worked at the venue said that the prices were way higher than other events.

TI 12 was really fun, the crowd was very hype, lots of cheering and excitement for every game. The players and talent were very friendly, taking pictures with everybody. Climate Pledge Arena was also an excellent venue, easy to navigate, lots of food options and well organized. Still crazy expensive (tickets were almost $1200 in Canadian money), though getting a few Crimson Witnesses helps with that a bit, I'd still prefer cheaper tickets. Nevertheless the quality of the event was superb. This was my first time going to a Dota tournament and I had a wonderful time.

Great venue, great times, and great production. Loved everything about it. The crowd was electric, I will say the food is super expensive. You’re better off, leaving the venue and getting twice as much food for the same price.

Seattle arena is cool and a good location. Event itself allowed laptops plus “in and out” rights which made it easier to attend for most of the allowed time. The most professional video game tournament option. Prize pool decreasing did seem to decrease the importance of the event, but the production values and brand events were still on point. Worth experiencing at least once.

Very good I like everything. Everything was clean and environment friendly.

Nice venue with plenty of seating but unless you're planning to go with friends or you're really into the scene you'll be so much better off watching from home. I couldn't do more than 9 hrs in the stadium and I only did that long cause I wanted to get my money's worth. Even the city is kinda pricy unless you're used to paying Starbucks prices for everything. 18hrs over two days was still too much for me physically in those seats. DOTA and it's fandom I guess are a young man's game.

Please assign seat next time, it’s frustrating to see an empty spot and when you go there someone tells you that he’s saving it for his friend. I saw someone does it for half of a row.

Loved every minute. Enjoyed the venue. The production was great. My only complaints were expensive food, low stock in most restaurants and vending machines, and seating was only good in like two places of the stadium. If you were on the side you got a smaller screen to stare at, if you were at the corner it was terrible. Get there early and grab good seats! And don't sit too close, your neck will be hurting.

Attending The International 12 (TI12), the latest iteration of the premier Dota 2 championship, was an experience filled with both anticipation and a few notable letdowns. For enthusiasts of the game, this event remains a pivotal yearly gathering, but this year, some aspects didn't quite live up to the hype. The Overall Experience The event itself was satisfactory. The matches were thrilling as usual, showcasing some of the highest levels of skill and strategy in esports. However, there was an unmistakable sense that the event's previous vibrancy and excitement were somewhat muted this year. Missing Pieces: The All-Star Match One major disappointment was the absence of the All-Star match – a staple of previous TIs that offered a fun, engaging break from the intense competition. Its omission this year wasn't just a letdown; the lack of communication and explanation regarding its absence left many fans, myself included, somewhat bewildered and certainly disheartened. Limited Booths and Attractions When it comes to the side attractions, TI12 felt scaled back compared to previous years. With only two major booths – one from SteelSeries and another from Secretlab – the peripheral activities outside of the main games were minimal. While these booths were satisfactory, offering some decent merchandise and interactive experiences, the overall buzz that multiple vendors and activities create was missing. Previous TIs felt like a celebration of both Dota 2 and the broader gaming culture, but this element seemed underplayed this time around. Player Interaction: A Missed Opportunity For many fans, meeting the players is a highlight of attending TI. This year, however, such opportunities were notably scarce. There were no official meet-and-greet sessions organized, making any interaction with the players reliant purely on luck. This situation not only led to disappointment for many fans but also resulted in chaotic scenes when a player did appear in the public areas. The lack of organization in these instances was evident and detracted from what could have been memorable moments for fans meeting their heroes. Final Thoughts The International 12, while delivering the top-tier Dota 2 action we've all come to expect, fell short in providing the full, immersive experience that has been a hallmark of its predecessors. The absence of an All-Star match and the limited side activities, coupled with the challenging player interactions, made the event feel more like a standard tournament than the celebrated, fan-centric festival of previous years. While still a must-visit event for hardcore Dota 2 fans, I hope future iterations of The International will recapture the full spirit of the game and its community.

Not a fan of General Admission seating I like to have a assigned seat especially when I'm paying $900.00 for a three day event. The last Dota International in 2016 wasn't this expensive. I saw way too many people Holding seats with jackets for friends that never sat in those seats. The arena had two Extra large screens on either side but the endzones had smaller screens maybe some more screens for those in each corner so they can have a better view.