Dota 2 fans stunned by staggering ticket prices for The International 2023 ValveFollowing last year\u2019s outcry over ticket prices, The International 2023 has once again left fans and the DOTA 2 community in disbelief with three-day passes priced at a staggering $699 plus fees. The International 2023, the premier event in the DOTA 2 calendar, has once again ignited a mix of reactions with the announcement of its ticket prices. Fans were left stunned as Valve revealed that three-day passes for the event would cost $699 plus fees, sparking a wave of disbelief and disappointment across social media platforms, particularly Reddit. Valve revealed the ticket prices on August 19, with tickets to go on sale on August 25. The event is scheduled to take place in Seattle, WA, and will now feature two phases: The Road to the International and The International. The three-day pass for The International 2023 at Climate Pledge Arena is priced at $699 plus fees, while individual tickets for The Road to the International Playoffs are priced at $99 plus fees per ticket. The community\u2019s reaction to the ticket prices was immediate and intense, mirroring last year\u2019s outcry. Reddit users were quick to voice their disbelief, with comments ranging from humorous to downright frustrated. \u201cTold my wife it would be cheaper than Taylor Swift tickets\u2026 Looks like I\u2019m going to Taylor Swift instead,\u201d one user wrote. \u201c$700 + fees?! That must be a typo,\u201d another commented. Another Redditor suggested that Valve is trying to compensate for the changes in its revenue model, such as moving away from the Battle Pass system, \u201cThese prices are f***ing bonkers. It makes me think they\u2019re trying to make up for some lost BP money with these 700 f***ing dollar tickets.\u201d Others are simply disappointed, feeling that the prices are \u201cwildly inflated\u201d and more expensive than some of the top festivals in the country. As if the initial price tag wasn\u2019t shocking enough, fans are now discovering that Ticketmaster\u2019s additional fees are piling on the costs. A $151.45 service fee, a $16.50 facility charge, and a $5.55 order processing fee bring the total for a three-day pass to an eye-watering $880.08. Dota 2 fans were quick to express their outrage, with comments like, \u201cFor $150 I would need them to deliver the tickets to me, in Europe, dressed in a tuxedo, and then to cook me dinner.\u201d Last year\u2019s The International 2022 also faced criticism for its ticket pricing. Fans in the Southeast Asian region were hit with a sharp increase in ticket prices, with single-day tickets costing $63.74 and two-day Finals tickets priced at $360.73. The total cost of attending every day of the competition reached $615.70. The high prices were justified by some as a result of the event\u2019s unique appeal and the potential need to compensate for the lack of a crowd in previous years. However, the impact on local fans and those in regions with less favorable exchange rates was undeniable. This year\u2019s event will kick off on October 12 with the group stage, leading to the Finals Weekend scheduled for October 27-29. While the excitement for the event remains high, the steep cost of attendance has left many fans questioning their ability to participate in person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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