2. Equipment & Technical Requirements
Hardware
- Gaming PC meeting tournament minimum specifications
- Monitor: minimum 144Hz refresh rate, 24-27 inch display
- Mouse and keyboard: players may bring their own peripherals (no programmable macros)
- Headset with noise isolation for team communication
Software
- Official Dota 2 client via Steam
- Tournament lobby hosted on Valve servers or tournament-provided dedicated servers
- No third-party overlays, assistive software, or unauthorized modifications
- Custom hotkeys and settings within the game client are permitted
Network
- LAN play required for Major and TI events
- Online league matches: minimum stable connection with <80ms ping
- Dedicated tournament servers with anti-cheat monitoring