With the 2022 edition of TI, the entire event will feature 30 teams and introduces a format to allow last-minute qualifiers.
Following that, the Group Stage, taking place from Oct 15 to 18, 2022 will consist of 20 teams. These teams will be comprised of the, the six winners of the regional qualifiers, and the two teams from the Last Chance Qualifiers above. Wrapping up, the Grand Finals will take place from Oct 29 to 30, in the Singapore Indoor Stadium to determine the eventual winner.With the dates all laid out, the Playoff Stage for TI places it in the same time period as Gamescom Asia which takes place from the Oct 20 to 23, as well.