On September 5, Day 2 of The Road to The International group stage takes place in Hamburg, Germany. This is where The International 2025 (TI 2025) is getting hot. The Swiss method is changing the most important tournament in Dota 2, so fans are in for a day full of exciting games. All 16 teams are competing in eight best-of-three games for a chance to make the playoffs and win a share of the $2.39 million prize pool. For today’s games, the tips.gg team has put together this list of everything you need to know about the streaming streams, match schedule, and what to expect.
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PARIVISIONDota 2 TI 2025 Day 2 Match Schedule
The group stage, part of The Road to The International, employs a Swiss-system format where teams face opponents with similar win-loss records. Day 1 saw PARIVISION, Team Tidebound, Xtreme Gaming, and Team Falcons surge to 2-0, while others fight to avoid elimination. Today’s matches, all best-of-three, are critical for securing playoff berths or staving off defeat. Here’s the schedule (all times in CET):
- 10:00 AM: Aurora Gaming vs. Yakutou Brothers
- 10:00 AM: Team Nemesis vs. Wildcard Gaming
- 10:00 AM: Team Spirit vs. Tundra Esports
- 10:00 AM: Xtreme Gaming vs. Team Falcons
- 1:00 PM: BOOM Esports vs. HEROIC
- 1:00 PM: Natus Vincere vs. BetBoom Team
- 1:00 PM: Nigma Galaxy vs. Team Liquid
- 1:00 PM: PARIVISION vs. Team Tidebound
The fourth round follows, with pairings yet to be determined based on third-round outcomes. These matches are set for 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM CET, promising intense clashes as teams vie for the top three spots to advance directly to the playoffs (September 11-14 at Barclays Arena).
Also read: The International 2025 Prize Pool: Tracking the Aegis Fortune
Watch TI 2025 Live Streams
Catch every moment of Day 2 on four dedicated English-language streams, available on YouTube. Each stream covers different matches to accommodate the simultaneous action of the Swiss format. Tune in to follow your favorite teams, from favorites like Team Spirit to underdogs like Natus Vincere.
[EN-A] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 2
[EN-B] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 2
[EN-C] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 2
[EN-D] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 2
Streams are also available in Russian, Chinese, and Spanish on official Dota 2 channels, with secondary and tertiary channels active for overlapping matches. Check the Dota 2 Twitch or Weibo for non-English options.
What to Watch For
Some important matches are PARIVISION vs. Team Tidebound, which is a battle of two 2-0 teams, and Team Liquid vs. Nigma Galaxy, which is a match between the defending winners and a comeback underdog. Another great match is Team Spirit vs. Tundra Esports. Due to visa problems, Whitemon had to be replaced by Tobi, who plays for Tundra. Unknown matches in the fourth round make it more exciting, as 0-2 teams like BOOM Esports and HEROIC fight to stay alive.