There are huge crowds of people outside the Ti main stadium in Katowice! Countless spectators from all over the world are here!
When Dream's bus passed by outside the venue, we saw countless Chinese fans coming to the venue, holding Dream signs high.
The first day of competition will include two games in the upper half of the upper bracket and four games in the first round of the lower bracket.
The first round of the loser's bracket is also a Bo1 game, with one game determining the outcome.
After the first round, there is a Bo3 game, which is also a big test for the two teams, CSC and IG.
Dream was the opening match, so I got up very early. I had breakfast in the morning to adjust myself and rushed to the venue.
The first round starts at 11 o'clock, with an opening ceremony and some promotional videos before the game.
Backstage at the TI arena for the first time, Zhao Hao, Ye Jianing and Gao Ran were not very calm.
Luo Xiangnan and Dream staff were also watching the team members in the background discussing the upcoming draft!
When it comes to BP, the method of banning first and choosing later is completely different from the method of banning first and choosing later.
The cheers from the scene were also heard in the background, and the blood in Gao Ran's body was boiling after hearing it.
"I'm going to wash my face."
"I am coming too."
Gao Ran and Zhao Hao both washed their faces and sobered up.
When I came back, I heard the staff saying that the inspection was ready.
All team members passed through the security check to ensure there were no cheating props.
Serra and I were preparing to step onto the field again, but our moods were not at peace either.
"Brothers, don't be nervous."
Gao Ran also saw that the expressions of several teammates were a little solemn, and smiled relaxedly.
When playing such a big game, mentality is so important.
Nervousness will lead to operational deformation, which is fatal for a team with young players.
Gao Ran himself feels fine, mainly because of his teammates.
Gao Ran pinched Ye Jianing's face with his hand, and Ye Jianing also took deep breaths to adjust his condition.
The short video introducing the team members has been released!
There were also thunderous cheers!
"Let's go."
"come on!"
"come on! Come on!"
Several teammates shouted, Gao Ran is at the front!
He walked out of the passage with his head held high.
Inside the passage and outside the passage are two completely different worlds, and above the stage is the battlefield.
"Ohhhhhh!"
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!"
About 20,000 spectators at the scene cheered in unison, and the cheers were like a tsunami, enough to overturn the scene.
Familiar feeling.
When I was in the aisle, I was still a little nervous. When I walked to the stage, this nervousness completely disappeared!
What replaced it was excitement!
They are not as experienced as Secret, but the Dota team has to speak Dota when it comes to the field.
Gao Ran raised his hands high and calmly responded to the audience's cheers!
I also heard many Chinese fans shouting!
"Come on Dream!"
"Come on Fire!"
Gao Ran's calmness has also affected his teammates to a certain extent, including two veterans!
Looking at the confident and calm Gao Ran, a surge of confidence surged in their hearts!
Gao Ran opened the door of the soundproof room handsomely and opened the Dream team uniform, and walked in, which made Ye Jianing couldn't help but laugh.
This is who he is.
Next up was Team Secret, the current number one team in the world!
The champion of the last Ti10.
They are also heading towards their double crown.
The reason for choosing Dream is also very simple. Choose one between VP and Dream. Although Dream is a dark horse, the strength of the dark horse team is generally not as strong as imagined.
Because TI is an offline competition, experienced teams can show their strength, but dark horse teams may not.
VP has also been a strong team for several years. Although its performance in TI has not been very good, its strength is definitely good.
Moreover, after the introduction of new players this year, the playing style has become more reasonable. No matter from any angle, Dream will be secretly chosen as the opponent.
The championship shield, which represents the highest glory of Dota2, is in the center of the stage, and almost all the team members will glance at it!
The popularity of the secret scene is also very high, after all, it counts as half of the home team.
After the two sides entered the soundproof room, the live shots continued to show the two teams, and every time they showed Ye Jianing, there would be a burst of cheers.
Although he has appeared in Major games before, this is his first appearance on the Ti stage, and Ye Jianing's popularity is also quite high.
The preparation time before the game takes about 10 minutes, and Dream knows the secrets very well.
There is very little useful information about Dream, and the secret is that they have never played against them, so they can only be banned based on their previous game data.
The scene also fell into a waiting period.
The commentators in the Chinese division are AA and AMS!
The guest also surprised Chinese players. He was a jumping knife who played for Dream!
"Hello everyone!"
"Let's have a little chat with Tiao Dao before the game starts, because you have played for Dream before. What is the magic of the Dream team or what impresses you more?"
AA, who is the commentator, also took the initiative to ask.
Tiao Dao also smiled and said:
"My previous performance at Dream was not that good, but my biggest feeling is that they really trust Fire."
"The kind of trust that leads to Fire not going to the Major. In fact, the overall rhythm of the team is also affected."
"Because their previous decisions were basically made by Fire alone."
"ah?"
"Nope."
Ams and AA said one after another, and it was the first time for the audience to hear this information.
Making decisions alone?
This is very rare in Dota teams. Generally, teams make decisions together, especially Chinese teams.
But in the impression of jumping knife, the reason why Dream has strong execution ability is because of its high combustion.
"Well, that's why Fire didn't come to the Major, and the overall command was affected."
“The final decision for that Major was made by me and Jianing.”
Tiao Dao also said truthfully.
"Jianing is a support with very clear thinking. I really think she is better than most first-line supports in the country."
"This is not a boast, but Fire is really too strong. He may be one of the most powerful Dota players I have ever seen."
"To be able to perform this kind of personal performance under the main command, this player's personal ability is terrible."
Tiao Dao gave high praise to Ye Jianing, who has always been controversial, and incidentally gave him a high praise.
Just when everyone was listening to Tiao Dao talking about Dream!
The BGM at the scene suddenly sounded!
The sound effects gradually hit the heart of every audience!
"Dream!"
"Versus!"
"Team Secret!"
On the ground in the center of the stage, the real-time progress of the BP of both sides is also printed!
"Okay! The game is on!"
"In the first game of the first round of the upper bracket, Dream plays secretly!"
"First of all, come on, Dream!"
AMS also said sweetly in the commentary box.
The Ti knockout stage is the beginning of this battle.