The competition takes place in Hamburg, Germany. The Cosplay Finals and Winner Presentation will be on-stage at the Barclays Arena on Sunday September 14th. Prejudging will be held near the Arena on Thursday September 11th. 全詳細は登録完了後にお送りします。

Any individual who can be in Hamburg, Germany for the Judging and Winner Presentation Event dates and construct a Dota 2 cosplay can sign up to participate in the Cosplay competition at the event. イベントに参加する必要はありません

コンテスト主催者は、すべての登録者に対して審査用に指定されたエリアへのアクセスを確保します。Subsequently, all finalists will be provided with two General Access tickets to the Grand Finals of The International on 11th and 14th of September. If you already purchased tickets and enter the cosplay finals, you will be compensated for the value of two 3-day tickets to The International. To qualify for reimbursement, you MUST submit ticket information to steelseries after judging on Thursday September 11th.

You will need to be in full cosplay with all props for the Judging Event on Thursday September 11th. Also, on September 14th if you qualify for the Winner Presentation.

いいえ。これは個人のコンテストです。グループ対個人は許可していません。人間を「小道具」として使用する場合は、ケースバイケースでのみ許可されます。

No, but organizers reserve the right to put a cap on the number of cosplayers qualifying for pre-judging.

審査会場および決勝会場の周辺に更衣室を設けます。スペースに限りがある可能性がありますので、できる限りのコスプレを身に付けてご来場ください。

Costumes must be maneuverable enough to enter and exit the presentation area. In case of an emergency, all parts of the cosplay including props must be removed from the arena.

Best In Show Award (€5,000 + 2 General Admission Tickets): Cosplayer with the highest overall score for a participant following the Judging.

Best Technique Award (€2,500 + 2 General Admission Tickets): Cosplayer with the cleanest most precise work. コスプレの採点項目は、印象的なデザイン、動きやすさ、耐久性になります。

Biggest Transformation Award (€2,500 + 2 General Admission Tickets): Cosplay must represent a complete outfit that impresses in scope and construction. 視覚的なインパクトの強いことが重要な要素になりますが、衣装の仕上げも精巧で、着用しやすいものでなければなりません。

Judges’ Choice Award (€2,500 + 2 General Admission Tickets): Cosplayer who impresses the judges the most with their showmanship and portrayal of the character.

To be fair to all who applied in time, we do not accept applications once the online form has been closed – after 11 August 2025, 23:59 CET.

特に、この日付以降にこのコンテストについて知られた方には、この話を聞くのがつらいことは承知しております。その場合は、ぜひ来年のコンテストにご応募ください! Follow steelseries and Valve social media channels for The International Cosplay Competition updates.

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