SteelSeries Announces Open Registration for The International Dota 2 Cosplay Competition

COPENHAGEN – June 10, 2025 – SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, is celebrating its fifth consecutive year as the official peripheral partner of The International Dota 2 Championships , the biggest esports tournament in the world, and its fourth consecutive year as the official sponsor of the International Dota 2 Cosplay Competition.

Every year during The International Dota 2 Championships, the iconic gaming cosplay community showcases their incredible talent, blowing fans away by crafting amazing Dota-themed costume designs.

For The International 2025 (TI14), the renowned tournament returns to Barclays Arena in Hamburg Germany September 11-14, where cosplay fans will have the opportunity to win a share of an €18,500 prize pool, and 10 winners will be on stage on Sunday, September 14 to compete for the Best of Show Awards. The full list of awards and prizes includes:

• Best In Show Award = €5,000 + Full set of SteelSeries Gear + 2 General Admission Tickets

• Best Technique Award = €2,500 + Full set of SteelSeries Gear + 2 General Admission Tickets

• Biggest Transformation Award = €2,500 + Full set of SteelSeries Gear + 2 General Admission Tickets

• Judges' Choice Award = €2,500 + Full set of SteelSeries Gear + 2 General Admission Tickets

• 6 Runners Up = €1,000 + SteelSeries Headset + 2 General Admission Tickets

Cosplay competitors can register at https://steelseries.com/cosplay-competition-2025 . The registration deadline is August 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Copenhagen Time). The 10 Cosplay Winners will be awarded two 3-day tickets to The International. Information will be provided to all participants in the first week of September.

How to enter:

• Competitors must read the SteelSeries Cosplay Rules & Guidelines for all information about the contest, judging, and requirements to participate

• Competitors must complete the SteelSeries Cosplay Contest Application

• A SteelSeries cosplay representative will reach out to competitors and provide pre-judging info and further steps to determine eligibility for the contest

• Upon acceptance, a SteelSeries representative will connect with competitors on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for prejudging and Sunday, September 14, 2025, for the contest

As the official peripherals brand of The International Dota 2 Championships, SteelSeries will sponsor the Cosplay Competition; provide its award-winning line of mice, keyboards, headsets, and accessories to players; and be integrated into event activations and the setups for the casters at Grand Finals in Hamburg.

For fans, SteelSeries will have a presence at the event in Hamburg, providing the community with opportunities to interact with its products and chances to win exclusive giveaways on-site. Fans can also get the latest highlights, commentary on matches, interviews with players, and competition coverage on X at @SteelSeries, Instagram at @SteelSeries, TikTok at @SteelSeries, and SteelSeries.com/blog.

SteelSeries has a storied history and has been a part of the fabric of The International Dota 2 Championships since 2013, sponsoring teams and working with Valve to support the Dota community. Being named the official peripherals brand of The International was yet another tentpole moment for the company as it celebrated its 20th anniversary as the world’s original esports brand in 2021. Additionally, Pros have won more prize money with SteelSeries than with any other brand and the company continues to invest deeper in the esports and gaming ecosystems it helped to create. To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com.

Learn more about The International Dota 2 Championships at www.dota2.com.

About SteelSeries

SteelSeries is the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, leading the way in defining a “gaming lifestyle.” The worldwide brand creates industry-defining esports and gaming peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments, connecting gamers and fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ family of professional and gaming enthusiasts are the driving force behind the company and help influence, design, and craft every single accessory and the brand’s software ecosystem (SteelSeries GG, Moments video clip service, and the Sonar Audio Software Suite). The SteelSeries family of brands includes KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. In 2022 SteelSeries joined the GN family, a global leader in innovative and intelligent audio and video communications solutions sold in approximately 100 countries around the world.

About Valve

Founded in 1996, Valve develops games software. Based in Kirkland, Washington, the company consists of more than 20 leading artists, game designers, and programmers. More information about Valve is available through the company's website at www.valvesoftware.com.