Team Falcons have done it — they are the champions of The International 2025, defeating Xtreme Gaming 3:2 in a nail-biting grand final to claim the Aegis of Champions. Xtreme came agonizingly close, but Falcons stood tall when it mattered most.
2025Germany, Hamburg, Barclays Arena
Team Falcons
Xtreme Gaming
PARIVISIONThe series was a rollercoaster. Xtreme Gaming struck first, dictating the tempo and closing out Game 1 with a decisive Roshan fight. But Falcons fired back in Game 2, controlling the lanes from the outset and dismantling their opponents in teamfights to level the score. The back-and-forth continued in Game 3 as Xtreme’s draft clicked perfectly, once again putting them ahead.
Game 4 was all Falcons. They shut down every comeback attempt, snowballing their lead to force a decider. Then came Game 5 — a true test of nerves. Falcons seized early momentum, methodically broke through defenses, claimed all three lanes, and ended the series with a crushing throne push to secure the 3:2 victory.
MVP honors went to Skiter, whose Medusa performance in the deciding game was nothing short of legendary. His high damage output and flawless positioning tilted the balance in Falcons’ favor and sealed their triumph.
The International 2025 ran from September 4 to 15, featuring a $1,600,000 base prize pool plus compendium contributions. Falcons’ journey to the top cements them as one of the most exciting rosters in Dota 2 today — a team that thrives under pressure and delivers when the spotlight burns brightest.
The International 2026 to be Held in Shanghai
Just before the TI2025 grand final, Valve founder Gabe Newell stepped on stage with a bombshell announcement: The International 2026 will take place in Shanghai, returning to China in August next year.
Shanghai last hosted TI in 2019, when OG etched their names into history by becoming the first — and still only — team to win back-to-back titles. The city has always been a cornerstone of the Dota 2 ecosystem, and the return promises an unforgettable atmosphere for fans and players alike.
The news instantly ignited the community. For Chinese fans, it marks a homecoming; for the global scene, it sets the stage for another record-breaking event. With the Aegis heading back to China, the countdown to TI2026 is already on — and Shanghai is ready to deliver a spectacle worthy of Dota 2’s legacy.