OG Esports has qualified for The International 2026 (TI15) with a 3-1 victory against Grind Back in the grand finals of the Southeast Asia regional qualifier, held online from June 19 to 23, 2026. This marks their return to the prestigious tournament after a four-year absence.
The details
The International 2026 will take place in August 2026 in Shanghai, China, featuring 16 teams competing for a prize pool reported at $1.6 million. OG previously won back-to-back TI titles in 2018 and 2019, making them the first team to achieve that feat.
Background
In 2020, OG Esports became the first esports organization to launch a fan token on Socios.com, with the OG Fan Token reaching a market cap of approximately $100 million shortly after launch. In September 2025, the Chiliz Group acquired a 51% majority stake in OG Esports, strengthening their position in the fan token ecosystem.
