The International dominates esports with the largest prize pools ever — peaking at over $40 million — funded entirely by community battle passes. This creates existential stakes unmatched by any other event, as teams fight for a purse 50 times larger than the average Dota 2 tournament. In 2021, Team Spirit's underdog run earned them $18 million, a single-match payout exceeding most tournaments' total prize. The International's crowdfunding model ensures it consistently outperforms #2 (League of Legends World Championship) in financial rewards, making it the ultimate career-defining stage.
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