After eleven years away, The International returns to Germany. From September 4–14, 2025, Hamburg hosts Dota 2’s crown jewel, with the Road to TI (Swiss format group stage) leading into playoffs at the 16,000-seat Barclays Arena. Expect the world’s elite—Team Liquid, Team Spirit, BetBoom Team, Tundra Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, Falcons and more—to contest the Aegis of the Immortal and the title of team of the year. This guide explains where to watch every broadcast, language options, geo-restrictions, and how to stream securely if you’re traveling, so you never miss a draft, Roshan call, or base race.
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PARIVISIONWhere to watch The International 2025: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
Venue: Barclays Arena, Hamburg (Germany). Dates: Sept 4–7 (Road to TI, Swiss), Sept 11–14 (Playoffs; Grand Final Sept 14). Local time zone: Hamburg (CEST). Daily broadcast start times are TBA—follow official channels for exact schedules. With 16 top teams and a tightened playoff window, expect high-stakes series from day one. The arena atmosphere will be electric, but every match is available online in multiple languages for fans worldwide, making Hamburg the true epicenter of competitive Dota this September.
How to watch The International 2025: Live stream and kick-off time
Official coverage will stream free across major platforms: YouTube and Twitch carry multilingual feeds, with Facebook mirroring select broadcasts. English, Ukrainian, Spanish, Chinese, and regional-language streams are planned; app support spans web, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and game consoles. Enable notifications on the official channels and check event hubs on tournament days for series-by-series updates. If a stream is restricted in your location, switch to another official language feed or use a VPN. No paywall is expected for the core broadcasts; premium features, if any, depend on your platform.
Where to watch The International 2025 online
Global English: Official Dota 2 YouTube live streams and the Twitch “dota2” channel cover the main feed. Russian: Official Dota 2 YouTube (RU feed). Spanish: Official Dota 2 YouTube (ES feed). Chinese: Official Dota 2 YouTube (ZH feed), with additional coverage on regional platforms. Ukraine: Maincast on YouTube. Brazil: BTSBrasilTV on YouTube. Philippines: kuyanicwxc on YouTube. Indonesia: anonimdt on YouTube. Malaysia: easyonair_official on YouTube. Bulgaria: rubara on Twitch. Finland: elisaesports on Twitch. France: teamoftilt_tv on Twitch. German-speaking: beingesports on Twitch. Mongolia: MPE Federation on YouTube. Czechia: c1RcEEzy on YouTube. Thailand: LightFuryLF on YouTube. Vietnam: 23DotaTV on YouTube.
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Global Viewing Options
| Country/Region | Official Broadcaster / Streaming Service |
|---|---|
| United States | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN); Twitch: dota2 |
| United Kingdom | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN); Twitch: dota2 |
| Canada | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN); Twitch: dota2 |
| Ireland | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN); Twitch: dota2 |
| New Zealand | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN); Twitch: dota2 |
| Australia | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN); Twitch: dota2 |
| China | YouTube: Dota 2 (ZH feed) |
| Germany | Twitch: beingesports (DE) |
| Denmark | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN) |
| Spain | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
| Portugal | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
| France | Twitch: teamoftilt_tv |
| Poland | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN) |
| Ukraine | YouTube: @Dota2_maincast |
| Japan | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN) |
| South Africa | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN) |
| Nigeria | YouTube: Dota 2 (EN) |
| Brazil | YouTube: @BTSBrasilTV |
| Mexico | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
| Argentina | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
| Chile | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
| Colombia | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
| Peru | YouTube: Dota 2 (ES) |
TI 2025 is set to deliver peak-tier Dota: storylines collide, drafts evolve by the hour, and Hamburg takes center stage. Lock in your preferred stream, set alerts. Join the conversation on match days and ride every smoke gank, buyback, and throne explosion to the very end.