Arena seats go on sale from 14:00 China time on 10 June, sold through Perfect World Esports and Damai for domestic buyers and via Trip.com for international fans heading to the Shanghai venue.
When The International 2026 tickets go on sale
If you are dreaming of being in the building, the on-sale date is the first thing to lock in. The International 2026 tickets are released from 14:00 China Standard Time on 10 June, which is the same 14:00 in the Philippines given the shared time zone. Demand for the arena main event is always high, so the popular days can move fast. Being ready the moment sales open is the surest way in.
The sale splits by audience, which matters a great deal for overseas fans. Buying TI 2026 tickets as a domestic viewer runs through the Perfect World Esports app and Damai, while international buyers use Trip.com from 14:30 China time. Choosing the right channel for where you live avoids a frustrating dead end at checkout. The breakdown below makes the routes clear.
| Audience | Where to buy | On-sale (China time) |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic (China) | Perfect World Esports app · Damai | 14:00, 10 June |
| International | Trip.com | 14:30, 10 June |
What about the TI ticket price
Pricing is the question on everyone's lips, and honesty matters here. The exact TI ticket price had not been fully published in detail at the time of writing, and we will not invent figures to fill the gap. What we can say is that arena events like this typically offer tiered seating, with single-day passes cheaper than full-weekend bundles. The closer seats and finals days command the steepest prices.
We will fill in the specifics as soon as they are official. The moment the tiers appear, we will list the TI 2026 ticket price for each option here so you can budget properly. Expect the grand-final day to be the most sought-after and the most expensive of the run. Group-stage days are usually the gentler entry point for a first visit.
Planning a trip to Shanghai
A live esports trip is a brilliant experience, but it rewards planning. Beyond the seat itself, factor in travel to Shanghai, accommodation near the Oriental Sports Center, and any visa requirements for Filipino travellers. Booking flights and hotels early tends to save real money, especially around the busy finals weekend. Treat the ticket as one line in a wider budget.
It is also worth a moment's thought about whether to go at all. Weighing up The International ticket prices against the cost of simply watching at home is a fair exercise, because the official stream is free and excellent. Attending is about the atmosphere rather than the action itself. If the in-person magic is what you are after, the arena delivers it in spades.
Budgeting around the TI 2026 ticket price
Once the figures are out, the smart move is to build a full budget rather than fixating on the seat alone. The TI 2026 ticket price is only one slice of a trip that also includes flights, a hotel and daily costs in Shanghai. Treating the seat as the headline number tends to lead to nasty surprises later. Map the whole spend before you commit to anything.
It also helps to think in tiers from the outset. Weighing the international ticket prices day by day usually shows the group sessions as the gentlest on the wallet and the grand final as the steepest. A first-timer can have a brilliant experience on a group-stage seat for a fraction of the finals cost. Choose the day that fits both your budget and the matches you most want to see.
Comparison shopping has limits at an official-only event, but timing still matters. Being ready at the on-sale moment is worth more than hunting for a better deal that will not exist. Once the tiers and the international ticket prices are published here, you can decide quickly and book with confidence. Hesitation, not price, is what usually costs fans the seat they wanted.
Buying safely
One firm piece of advice: only ever buy through the official channels listed above. Resale markets and unofficial sellers carry a real risk of invalid or overpriced tickets, and there is little recourse if something goes wrong. Sticking to Perfect World, Damai or Trip.com protects both your money and your entry. If a deal looks too good to be true at this event, it usually is.