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Dota 2’s The International 2025 details include dates, brackets, prize pools, and where to watch.

As anticipation builds for the premier Dota 2 championship, supporters globally unite to observe elite squads vie for supremacy. This year’s event takes place in Hamburg, showcasing fierce competition across key dates outlined below.

Event Schedule & Viewing Platforms

The group stage commences September 4–7, with final elimination rounds running September 11–14. Matches stream live via official Twitch and YouTube channels.


Competition Brackets

Group stage structure for 2025 championship

Group A

  • Aurora Gaming (Serbia)
  • Xtreme Gaming (China)
  • PARIVISION (Russia/Serbia)
  • HEROIC (Norway)

Group B

  • Team Spirit (Russia)
  • Wildcard (USA/Canada)
  • Team Liquid (Netherlands)
  • BOOM Esports (Indonesia)

Group C

  • Team Falcons (Saudi Arabia)
  • Team Nemesis (Phillipines/Singapore)
  • BetBoom Team (Russia)
  • Nigma Galaxy (United Arab Emirates)

Group D

  • Tundra Esports (United Kingdom)
  • Yakutou Brothers (China)
  • Team Tidebound (China)
  • Natus Vincere (Ukraine)

Prize Distribution

This year’s purse totals $2.38 million USD, blending initial funding with community-driven compendium contributions. Official tournament pages provide real-time tracking.


Prepare for thrilling matches as teams battle for supremacy in Hamburg’s arena.