The road to greatness continues in Hamburg as Day 2 of The International 2025 delivered peak Dota 2 drama, upsets, and pivotal playoff pushes. Held at the Barclays Arena under the new Swiss-system format, Day 2’s action sorted contenders from pretenders. With only three teams advancing directly to the playoffs on September 11–14, every best-of-three matters. Here’s a full breakdown of Day 2 results and what to expect today, September 6.
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PARIVISION🌍 Tournament Overview
- Location: Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany
- Prize Pool: $2.39 million
- Format: Swiss-system group stage
- Matches: Best-of-3
🔥 Day 2 Results – September 5
Third Round:
- Xtreme Gaming vs Team Falcons
- Aurora vs Yakult’s Brothers
- Team Nemesis vs Wildcard Gaming
- Team Spirit vs Tundra
- BOOM Esports vs Heroic
- Natus Vincere vs BB Team
- Nigma Galaxy vs Team Liquid
- PARIVISION vs Team Tidebound
Fourth Round:
- BOOM Esports vs Team Nemesis
- Heroic vs Wildcard Gaming
- Natus Vincere vs. Tundra
- Nigma Galaxy vs Yakult’s Brothers
Takeaway: BOOM Esports and Nigma Galaxy came alive late, while PARIVISION stands tall at 3-0, likely one series away from playoff qualification. Falcons and Heroic, now 1-2, still have work to do.
📅 Day 3 Schedule – September 6
All times in CET (local Hamburg time)
🕚 11:00 Matches
- Team Falcons vs Team Liquid
- Aurora vs BB Team
- Team Spirit vs PARIVISION
- Xtreme Gaming vs Team Tidebound
🕑 14:00 Matches
- Nigma Galaxy vs Natus Vincere
- Wildcard Gaming vs BOOM Esports
Fifth-round matchups are determined by Swiss standings and announced after morning games. Watch out for potential 3-0 deciders or 1-2 elimination clashes.
📺 Where to Watch
Don’t miss a second of the action — tune into four dedicated English streams on YouTube (EN-A to EN-D). Non-English coverage is also live on Twitch, Weibo, and other official platforms.
🎯 What to Watch For
- Team Spirit vs. PARIVISION: Clash of 2-0 giants — TI legends vs. breakout stars.
- Nigma Galaxy vs. NaVi: Momentum vs. legacy in a must-win thriller.
- BOOM vs. Wildcard: Both need a win to stay alive — expect fireworks.
[EN-A] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 3
[EN-B] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 3
[EN-C] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 3
[EN-D] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 3
With the playoffs in sight and teams finding their rhythm, Day 3 promises even tighter matches and higher stakes. Check back tonight for full results and tomorrow’s updated schedule.
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