The International 2025 – Playoff Teams Confirmed

The stage is set for the biggest tournament in Dota 2. After four days of Swiss-system matches and a decisive elimination round, the eight playoff participants of The International 2025 have been determined. These teams will battle for the Aegis of Champions in Seattle from September 11–14, 2025.

Qualified Playoff Teams

• Xtreme Gaming – Direct invite

• BetBoom Team – Direct invite

• Team Tidebound – Direct invite

• HEROIC – Eliminated Yakutou Brothers 2–0

• Nigma Galaxy – Defeated Aurora Gaming 2–1

• PARIVISION – Took down Wildcard 2–0

• Tundra Esports – Knocked out Team Liquid 2–1

• Team Falcons – Surprised Team Spirit with a 2–0 sweep

Eliminated Teams

While eight teams moved forward, the elimination stage also brought heartbreak for several fan favorites:

• Team Spirit (2021 and 2023 champions)

• Team Liquid

• Aurora Gaming

• Wildcard

• Yakutou Brothers

What’s Next

The playoffs will feature a double-elimination bracket, promising four days of high-stakes matches where every draft, every fight, and every call could make the difference between elimination and immortality.

With seasoned champions, rising contenders, and surprise qualifiers all in the mix, this year’s International promises to be one of the most competitive yet.