#1WEU
Tundra Esports
EPT points
6510
The International feature
Shanghai · ChinaEPT outlookCity + event trip
The International 2026
TI15 · Shanghai host chapter
Start from the EPT picture, then zoom into Shanghai as host — arena energy and city context in one read.
EPT outlook
Top 8 — who is already in the front row
As of April 15, 2026, the EPT top 8 has stretched out — Xtreme Gaming sits 3rd with a solid gap above 8th place.
#2SEA
Aurora Gaming
EPT points
4630#3CN
Xtreme Gaming
EPT points
4560#4EEU
PARIVISION
EPT points
4210#5WEU
Team Liquid
EPT points
4125#6EEU
TEAM YANDEX
EPT points
3600#7EEU
Team Spirit
EPT points
3200#8MENA
Team Falcons
EPT points
3025On the China side, start with Xtreme Gaming
Xtreme Gaming is 3rd with 4560 points — only 70 behind Aurora in 2nd, and 1535 above Falcons in 8th. A strong seat with room to watch how the race evolves.
- The gap to the very top is still reachable — every LAN can reshuffle the front row.
- The scoreline is well above the cut-line narrative for direct invites.
- For Chinese-speaking fans, this is still the headline team to track week to week.
How to read this leaderboard
Look at top-8 order first, then the point gaps between neighbors. You can tell who looks “settled” in the front pack versus who is still clawing for position.
Shanghai snapshot
Meet the host city first
From how the city is positioned to how it feels hosting majors — a quick orientation before match days.
City positioning
Shanghai sits where the Yangtze meets the Pacific, anchoring the Yangtze River Delta. Nationally, it is among the most “major-ready” cities in presence and infrastructure.
City scale
By end of 2024, resident population was about 24.8 million across 16 districts — huge urban mass with mature transit, retail, and public services.
Short history
From Song–Yuan roots to Shanghai County in 1292, treaty port opening in 1843, and municipality status by the 1930s — the city layer-caked into what you see today.
Why it hosts well
International flights, high-speed rail, dense hotels and retail, and a recognizable skyline — big events get both spectacle and logistics.
Weather rhythm
Before matches, read Shanghai’s weather mood
Shanghai is humid subtropical with clear seasons. Know the weather rhythm before you pack for match days.
Spring
Mar – May~11°C – 21°C
Warming up, flowers out; mornings/evenings stay cool with drizzly days — great for slow city walks.
Summer
Jun – AugOften hot; Jul–Aug can exceed 35°C
Heat plus humidity; afternoon storms are common. Meiyu rainy season peaks mid-June to early July — indoor/outdoor swings feel sharp.
Autumn
Sep – Nov~25°C down toward 15°C
Often the most pleasant stretch — Bund nights and long walks feel easier, but late-summer typhoons and heavy rain still deserve a look at the forecast.
Winter
Dec – Feb~3°C – 11°C
Damp cold — snow is rare but “feels colder than the number.” Layering beats one giant coat.
Stay comfortable between venues and the city
- If you pair matches with city walking, light layers plus a packable shell usually handle venue AC vs outdoor heat.
- You will walk a lot (Bund, Yu Garden, Wukang–Anfu) — shoes matter more than the itinerary looks.
- A compact umbrella beats disposable ponchos for short rain and sun.
- If typhoon season disrupts travel, leave slack in same-day moves.
Landmarks
Beyond the arena, Shanghai is worth the walk
From classic skylines to slow stroll blocks — the city carries a trip on its own.
The Bund
Classic Huangpu riverfront facing Lujiazui’s towers — the one-shot read of “historic facades + modern skyline.”
Yu Garden
Ming-era garden roots — a strong first stop for Jiangnan garden texture and old-city atmosphere.
Oriental Pearl Tower
468 m TV tower open since 1995 — still one of Shanghai’s most recognizable symbols, especially paired with Lujiazui at night.
Shanghai Tower observation (118–119F)
Look down on Pudong and the Huangpu bends from one of the tallest viewing decks — the modern city reads very clearly from here.
Wukang–Anfu area
Heritage-zone streets with cafés and walkable blocks — a slower pace on off-days between matches.
North Bund & Suzhou Creek
If you want more than the Bund line, the north Bund and creekfront widen the night view with a looser rhythm.
Side trips
Add another Yangtze Delta stop if you have time
From Shanghai, one more city can round out the itinerary.
Suzhou
Classical gardensCanal-town moodEasy day trip
The most natural side trip from Shanghai — gardens and water-town atmosphere work for a one- or two-day add-on.
Nanjing
Historic capitalModern-era sitesTwo-day friendly
Deep history and 20th-century city memory — strong if you want culture beyond the event week.
Hangzhou
West LakeHills & waterRelaxed pace
Fast rail from Shanghai; West Lake and the whole city’s landscape read make a softer extension leg.
Sources
Data & references
Rankings and city notes point to public official pages for deeper reading.