The International 2025: Everything you need to know about TI 14
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Get ready for the biggest event for the game in esports
Dota 2’s The International 2025, or TI 14, is gearing up in Hamburg, Germany, from September 4 to 14. This will be the 14th edition and will deliver an amazing performance between 16 teams.
These teams have been selected through direct invites, regional and open qualifiers. In this article, check out every detail that you need to know about this tournament.
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When & where is The International 2025?
T1 2025, aka DOTA 2 The International 2025, is going to kick off with the group stage, “The Road to The International,” which will start from September 4 to 7, 2025.
This will be in the Swiss system format, where 16 teams will compete in the best-of-three matches, with the top three teams advancing to the playoffs.
The rest of the teams will enter a special elimination round. The remaining teams are out. The Playoffs, dubbed “The International,” will take place at the Barclays Arena from September 11 to 14, with a double elimination bracket and best-of-three matches, with the exception of the best-of-five Grand Final.
Prize Pool
The base prize pool for The International 2025 is $1.6 million. The crowdfunding is going to boost the prize pool. The previous T1 2024 final prize pool was $2,776,566.
Qualified teams for T1 2025
Here are the qualified teams for T1 2025:
Direct Invitations:
Team Liquid, PARIVISION, BetBoom Team, Team Tidebound, Gaimin Gladiators, Team Spirit, Team Falcons, Tundra Esports.
Regional Qualifiers:
- Western Europe: NAVI, Nigma Galaxy
- Eastern Europe: Aurora Gaming
- China: Xtreme Gaming
- Southeast Asia: Team Nemesis, BOOM Esports
- North America: HEROIC
- South America: Qualifiers ongoing
Where to watch The International 2025?
Fans will be able to catch the T1 2025 action live on English and Russian Twitch/YouTube channels.
Your favourite streamers and content creators will also be hosting the watch party for The International 2025.
FAQs
When does The International 2025 start and end?
It runs from September 4 to 14, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany, with the Playoffs at the Barclays Arena.
How many teams are competing in TI 2025?
Sixteen teams, selected through direct invites and regional qualifiers, will compete for the Aegis of Champions.
What is the expected prize pool for TI 2025?
The base is $1.6 million, with potential growth through crowdfunding, similar to past years.
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