With The International 2014 tickets going on sale tomorrow, Valve has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help ease the ticketing situation.


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In slightly over 12 hours, tickets for the recently announced The International 2014 will be released. Valve has decided to put out a set of Frequently Asked Questions to address some of the questions people might have before ticket sales go live.
 

Q. How many tickets can I buy?
Ticket purchases are limited to 5 per household.

Q. Can I sit anywhere or are there preassigned seats?
Yes, you can sit anywhere.

Q. Can VIP ticket holders access the After Party if they’re under 21?
The After Party is limited to VIP ticket holders that are 21 and over. There are no restrictions for the other VIP ticket features.

Q. Can I trade my ticket if I can’t attend?
Yes, but please note that if you’re picking up your badge from Will Call, you will have to contact Ticketmaster and request a badge holder name change.

Q. I’m not attending, does this mean I won’t be able to purchase the new items sold at the venue?
Some items will be available on the Dota 2 Store during the event. More details to come.

Q. I’m a Workshop Contributor, will there be a place for me at the International?
This year we’ll be setting aside a larger space for Contributors to meet fans, work together, and show off their creations. If you’re interested in participating, we’ll have a signup space for you soon. In the meantime, make sure you purch ase your ticket when they go on sale on Friday.

You can find the purchase page for the tickets here. We recommend going there and creating an account ahead of time so you’re ready for the sale.


As a reminder, tickets will be sold at the following pricepoints:

  • General Admission: $99
    - ticketholders are allowed to enter and exit the venue as and when they would like.
  • Floor Seats: $199
    - ticketholders are allowed to enter and exit the venue but are also entitled to a seat in the floor area of the arena. Take note that it is free seating.
  • VIP Package: $499
    - ticketholders of the VIP package are entitled to floor seating, access to the playoffs 6 days before the main event, access to the After Party and will get to meet the players and personalities attending the event.
     

The tickets will be available on Ticketmaster starting this Friday, 4 April, at 15:00 PDT (5 April; 00:00 CET / 5th April; 06:00 SGT).

Source: Dota 2 blog