The International 2025 is drawing near, bringing with it a renewed sense of anticipation among Dota 2 fans. Valve has officially announced the list of directly invited teams, confirming the participation of prominent names in the competitive scene.
A total of eight teams have earned direct invitations, while another eight spots will be filled by squads competing in the Regional Qualifiers. As excitement grows, attention turns to which organizations have secured their place at the event and which will battle for their chance through qualifiers scheduled for September 2025.
Teams Receiving Automatic Invitations for TI 2025
There are eight teams granted a direct path to compete at The International 2025, reflecting an increase from the six teams invited last year. The invited organizations are a mix of renowned international names and rising contenders who have delivered strong results throughout the year.
Direct Invite List:
Team | Region | Notable Achievements in 2025 |
---|---|---|
Team Liquid | Western Europe | Multiple top placements |
PARIVISION | China | Tournament victories |
BB Team (BetBoom) | Eastern Europe | Recent major title |
All Gamers Global | China | Consistent improvement |
Gaimin Gladiators | Western Europe | Regular grand final appearances |
Team Spirit | Eastern Europe | 2025 championship wins |
Team Falcons | Middle East | Grand finals runs, multiple wins |
Tundra Esports | Western Europe | Strong early 2025 showing |
These teams distinguished themselves by either taking top positions in notable 2025 events or by demonstrating consistent, high-level performance. Organizations such as Team Liquid and Tundra Esports maintained their momentum from previous seasons, while Team Falcons and BetBoom Team built on their strong showings after TI 2024.
Gaimin Gladiators, Team Spirit, PARIVISION, and All Gamers Global round out the list with competitive results in their regions and on the world stage. All Gamers Global, previously Team TideBound, particularly drew attention by grinding out impressive results in recent tournaments, signaling depth in the competition. Each team on this list has earned its place through sustained excellence or breakthrough success.
All regional qualifiers
Eight remaining slots for TI 2025 are set to be filled through regional competitions taking place from June 4 to June 17. Teams have reached these qualifier rounds either through direct advancement or by progressing from the open qualifiers held at the end of May and early June.
The open qualifiers finalize the teams who proceed, with each region holding its own set of matches. While exact formats for this year’s regional stages have not been disclosed, previous years featured single-elimination play in opens and double-elimination brackets for closed qualifiers.
Below is a summary of the participating regions, their date ranges, initial team invites, and the slots available for each area:
Region | Dates | Initial Teams | Slots |
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Eastern Europe | June 4–8 | Aurora Gaming | 1 |
South America | June 4–8 | HEROIC | 1 |
China | June 9–12 | Xtreme Gaming, Yakult Brothers, +6 Open Qualifier teams | 1 |
North America | June 9–12 | Shopify Rebellion, Wildcard, +6 Open Qualifier teams | 1 |
Western Europe | June 13–17 | Nigma Galaxy, MOUZ, OG, AVULUS, +6 Open Qualifier teams | 2 |
Southeast Asia | June 13–17 | TALON, BOOM, Trailer Park Boys, The MongolZ, Ivory, Execration, +4 Open Qualifier teams | 2 |
Key qualifying points:
- Each region holds separate qualifier events.
- Some regions have only one slot, while others have two.
- Teams must advance from their region to reach the main event in Hamburg.
These qualifiers determine the final teams joining the eight direct invitees at TI 2025. The process is highly competitive, and the schedule ensures every region has a chance to send its strongest representatives.