The First Matches of The International 2025 Announced – What to Expect From The Start of Main Dota 2 Tournament
The first round matches of The International 2025 have been announced and will take place on September 4. The main Dota 2 tournament of the year will run from September 4 to September 14 in Hamburg, Germany, bringing together 16 of the strongest teams in the world who will compete for the Aegis of Champions and a significant prize pool. Below we present the announcement of the first matches of the tournament and explain what to expect from the start of TI 14.
The first round of the Group Stage at The International 2025
The TI 2025 Group Stage matches will be played in a Bo3 format, and the outcome of the very first round may determine the success of teams in the following matches. In total, each team will play 5 matches in the Group Stage, which means that to advance to the next round, 3 victories are required. Here is the list of the first matchups at The International 2025.
#1
Tundra Esports
#14
Yakutou Brothers1.19Make a bet3.74The International 2025: Group Stage
#2
Team Falcons
#151
Team Nemesis1.08Make a bet7.5The International 2025: Group Stage
#7
Team Spirit
#62
Wildcard1.01Make a bet14The International 2025: Group Stage
#9
Aurora#8
Xtreme Gaming1.68Make a bet2.15The International 2025: Group Stage#11
Team Tidebound
#21
NaVi1.27Make a bet3.26The International 2025: Group Stage#3
BetBoom Team#12
Nigma Galaxy 1.36Make a bet2.76The opening matches will be held on September 4, the very first day of play, so make sure to get your predictions ready before the tournament begins.
The International 2025 promises to be the most exciting Dota 2 tournament of the year. The event already features a prize pool of over $2.3 million, with expectations of it growing further. Moreover, the playoffs will be hosted at Barclays Arena, which has a capacity of 15,000 seats, ensuring an incredible atmosphere.
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