Summary
- The DOTA 2 tournament of the Esports World Cup 2025 has moved on to the last stage of the competition.
- Only eight from sixteen competing teams remain alive for the Playoffs, only a few steps closer to the DOTA 2 EWC 2025 trophy.
- This article gives you the current results as of July 16, 2025 and the upcoming Quarterfinals schedule.
DOTA 2 EWC 2025 has officially entered its most exciting phase! After wrapping up the Group Stage and Elimination Phase, we’re now down to eight teams competing in the tournament Playoffs. Here’s a quick recap of the previous stages as well as the schedule of upcoming matches to keep you updated!
Quick Recap: Group Stage and Elimination Phase Results
The DOTA 2 EWC 2025 kicked off with a Group Stage (July 8–11), featuring 16 teams split into four groups playing best-of-two round-robin matches.
Group Stage Results
Here’s how each group ended:
| Group | Advanced to Playoffs | Competed in Elimination Phase |
| A | Team Spirit |
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| B | BetBoom Team |
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| C | Aurora Gaming |
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| D | Team Liquid |
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The top teams of each group moved directly to the Playoffs. Meanwhile, the remaining teams (2nd to 4th place) fought for a last chance to advance in the Elimination phase.
Elimination Phase Results
The Elimination Phase, held from July 12 to 13, followed a gauntlet format. This means that from the three teams, third- and fourth-place teams played first. Then, the winner will face the second-place team for a shot at the Playoffs.
Here’s the result of every match:
#3 vs #4 Bracket Winners
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- Xtreme Gaming 2-0 vs Execration
- Team Yandex 2-0 vs Shopify Rebellion
- Talon Esports 2-0 vs HEROIC
- Team Falcons 2-0 vs Virtus.pro
#3/#4 vs #2 Bracket Winners
- PARIVISION 2-0 vs Xtreme Gaming
- Gaimin Gladiators 2-0 vs Team Yandex
- Tundra Esports 2-0 vs Talon Esports
- Team Falcons 2-0 vs Natus Vincere
| Qualified to Playoffs | Eliminated |
| PARIVISION
Gaimin Gladiators Tundra Esports Team Falcons |
Execration
Shopify Rebellion HEROIC Virtus.pro Natus Vincere Talon Esports Team Yandex Xtreme Gaming |
DOTA 2 EWC 2025 Playoffs: Teams, Matchups, and Schedule
Eight teams now remain in the DOTA 2 EWC 2025 playoffs, which will run from July 16 to 19. The bracket is single-elimination with a third-place decider. Quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three (Bo3), while the Grand Final is best-of-five (Bo5).
Playoff Stage Matchups
| Date | Time | Teams and Matchup |
| July 16 | 9:00 AM CET | Team Spirit vs Gaimin Gladiators |
| 12:30 PM CET | Aurora Gaming vs PARIVISION | |
| July 17 | 9:00 AM CET | BetBoom Team vs Tundra Esports |
| 12:30 PM CET | Team Liquid vs Team Falcons |
The semifinals will take place on July 18th, followed by the third-place decider and grand final on July 19th.
Prize Pool
The DOTA 2 EWC 2025 boasts a $3 million USD total prize pool. Distribution is as follows:
- 1st Place: $1,000,000 + 1,000 Club Points
- 2nd Place: $500,000 + 750 Club Points
- 3rd Place: $300,000 + 500 Club Points
- 4th Place: $200,000 + 300 Club Points
- 5th-8th Places: $125,000 each + 200 Points
- 9th-12th Places: $75,000 each
- 13th-16th Places: $50,000 each
Teams also compete for Club Championship points, which carry weight in the broader Esports World Cup standings.
Conclusion
The DOTA 2 EWC 2025 Playoffs have already begun, and we’re only days away from crowning a new champion. Who among the eight remaining teams can maintain their dominance until the end? Tune into the upcoming matches and follow all the action! With such high stakes, we’re bound to see these teams give their absolute best in the coming battles.
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