As the Dota 2 community eagerly anticipates the Bali Major, Valve has finally lifted the curtain on the full schedule for the regional qualifiers of The International 2023 (TI 2023).

The announcement , however, came with a twist – there will be no Last Chance Qualifiers this year.

The TI 2023 Regional Qualifiers are scheduled to take place in the latter half of August, with the competition being divided into three five-day phases. Each phase will feature two regions battling it out for the coveted slots at the main event.

Phase One is scheduled from August 17th to 21st, will witness North America and China vying for one slot each. The second phase, from August 22nd to 26th, will see South America and Eastern Europe in action, with two slots allocated for South America and one for Eastern Europe. The final phase will include Western Europe and Southeast Asia, with the slot allocation yet to be announced.

In addition to the regional qualifiers, Valve has also revealed the location for The International 2023. The event is set to take place offline at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, marking a return to the traditional offline format.

The decision to eliminate the Last Chance Qualifiers has stirred up discussions within the community, with many speculating on the potential impact on the overall competition. However, the exact reasons behind this decision remain unclear.

As the qualifiers approach, teams across the regions are gearing up for the intense competition. The stakes are high, and the anticipation is palpable. The Dota 2 community worldwide is eagerly waiting to see which teams will secure their spots at The International 2023.