{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/221cbdb6394fb7f0d037aada83d1312b0f59f869.png The International is getting closer. After many years, Dota's ultimate proving ground is returning to China and returning to August, which is now just a few short months away. In preparation, we've updated the registration process for any teams interested in participating in The International this year. All interested teams must sign up through the Dota pro team registration site. A manager must first register their team, and then each of the players must join individually. As part of team registration, a team representative must agree with the team participation agreement for this year's event. This agreement requires that teams and players abide by certain rules, including treating their players fairly and equally, and can be viewed during the registration process, as well as here. Teams must complete the registration process by 2pm PDT on Monday, May 18th to be eligible for a direct invitation to The International or any Regional Qualifier. We'll be back later this month with more details, including team invitations, qualifier details, and information on ticket sales. The final push to reach Dota's biggest stage is about to begin.