The developers of Dota 2 have prohibited participants in The International 2024 from featuring sponsor names in their nicknames, team banners, and base logos. Valve has issued the following official statement regarding this decision:
"Over the years, we have introduced numerous features in Dota 2 to honour teams and players. Unfortunately, these features have increasingly been used not to showcase the participants' identities, but for advertising purposes. This year, to remove distracting elements and allow everyone to fully focus on the game and the players, we will not be displaying in-game advertisements or sponsor elements at The International, including in nicknames, team banners, and base logos."
The International 2024 will take place from 4th to 15th September in Copenhagen, Denmark. The tournament will feature 16 teams, with a base prize pool of $1.6 million.