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Start of ESL One Raleigh 2025: Day 1 Recap

Greetings to all Dota 2 and esports fans, as one of the biggest tournaments of the year has officially begun — ESL One Raleigh. The event runs from April 7 to April 13, featuring the 12 best teams competing for a prize pool of $1 million. As of April 8, all matches of the first round have concluded, so in this article, we’ll summarize the results and highlight what happened on Day 1 of ESL One Raleigh 2025.

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Group A Results

In the group stage, teams are divided into two groups of six. The top two teams from each group advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while 3rd and 4th place teams move to the lower bracket, making every match critical. Here are the Group A results from Day 1 of ESL One Raleigh 2025:

Draw between PARIVISION and Team Spirit

Matches in the group stage are played as best-of-two, meaning a draw is possible. That’s exactly what happened in the tournament opener between PARIVISION and Team Spirit. The teams played two fairly long matches, trading dominant victories with nearly identical scores. It’s worth noting that all teams played two matches on the first day, so we’ll present the standings further below.

Easy Win for Nigma Galaxy over Shopify Rebellion

Another early matchup was Nigma Galaxy vs. Shopify Rebellion. Based on recent performances, Nigma were slightly favored, although Shopify are far from an easy opponent. However, from the start of Game 1, it was clear that Nigma Galaxy came well-prepared, comfortably winning both maps with scores of 28-12 and 30-13.

Team Liquid Triumph over Talon Esports

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We’d love to say this was an easy win — but it wasn’t. Team Liquid cruised through Game 1, but Talon Esports fought back fiercely in Game 2. The second game lasted nearly 50 minutes, but Liquid managed to close out the series 2-0 with a 40-25 win.

Second Draw for Team Spirit, This Time vs. Team Liquid

Moving on to the second round of group matches, we had Team Spirit vs. Team Liquid, one of the most exciting duels of Day 1. Both teams exchanged control throughout the series, making it unclear who had the upper hand. It ended in a 1-1 draw — Team Spirit’s second of the day, while Liquid strengthened their position.

PARIVISION's Comfortable Victory over Shopify Rebellion

After drawing with Spirit, PARIVISION needed a win to secure a stronger position, and Shopify were also desperate for points after their initial loss. While a close match was expected, PARIVISION dominated with a quick 2-0 win. The total match time for both games was under 50 minutes.

Nigma Galaxy Earn Their Second Win Against Talon Esports

Nigma Galaxy scored their second straight win at ESL One Raleigh 2025, this time defeating Talon Esports. The UAE squad came into the tournament in top form, crushing their opponents in both of their matches. They again showcased a powerful midgame and sealed a 2-0 victory without needing to go late. We’ll see how they perform against tougher opponents in the coming rounds.

Group A Standings after Day 1 of ESL One Raleigh 2025

Standings

1

Nigma Galaxy

2-0-0

4-0

2

PARIVISION

1-1-0

3-1

2

Team Liquid

1-1-0

3-1

4

Team Spirit

0-2-0

2-2

5

Shopify Rebellion

0-0-2

0-4

5

Talon Esports

0-0-2

0-4

Group B results

Following Group A, matches also took place in Group B. Here’s a brief summary of all the matchups and results:

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Tundra Esports vs. Team Falcons

The Group B opener featured Tundra Esports vs. Team Falcons, ending in a 1-1 draw with very even gameplay. A fun fact: Day 1 in Group B had 7 draws out of 8 matches — a rare and fascinating statistic for a top-tier tournament.

BB Team vs. Team Tidebound

Another match, another draw. BB Team and Tidebound played an interesting series with some unconventional hero picks (including Shadow Fiend!). Both teams were evenly matched, and the 1-1 result felt inevitable.

HEROIC vs. AVULUS

The draw streak continued. HEROIC and AVULUS played a tense series. The second map was particularly thrilling, lasting 65 minutes, with HEROIC coming out on top. But overall, it ended 1-1.

First Victory: Team Falcons Sweep BB Team

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Finally, a win in Group B! Team Falcons earned a convincing 2-0 victory over BB Team. This time, we saw more standard drafts, making the match straightforward yet effective. The win helped Falcons solidify their position in the group.

HEROIC vs. Tidebound Ends in a Draw

A relatively calm match between the South American squad and their Chinese opponents. The teams traded wins in a series with few high-action moments — final score, another 1-1 draw.

Final Match of Day 1: AVULUS vs. Tundra Esports

The last match of Day 1 for both Group B and the tournament overall featured AVULUS vs. Tundra Esports. Tundra were the clear favorites, but AVULUS put up a serious fight. They dragged the first map into the late game and secured a 66-minute win. Tundra bounced back in Game 2 with a dominant response. Final result: 1-1.

Group B Standings after Day 1 of ESL One Raleigh 2025

Standings

1

Team Falcons

1-1-0

3-1

2

AVULUS

0-2-0

2-2

2

HEROIC

0-2-0

2-2

2

Team Tidebound

0-2-0

2-2

2

Tundra Esports

0-2-0

2-2

6

BB Team

0-1-1

1-3

Day 2 of ESL One Raleigh 2025 kicks off on April 8. Stay updated on all matches and results at EGamersWorld!

Dima Ostapchuk
Dmytro Ostapchuk

Ostapchuk Dmytro – writer at EGamersWorld, ESports & Gaming Specialist

Dmytro started working at EGamersWorld in 2024 as a writer and later became a blog editor. His main focus is on esports disciplines Dota 2 and CS2. His tasks include finding topics that interest EGamersWorld readers and covering game updates, their features, and major esports tournaments. 

Dmytro has recently begun working in this field, so he is learning a lot and making noticeable progress in this direction.

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