On September 6, Hamburg was once again the center of the Dota 2 universe as Day 3 of the group stage at The Road to The International 2025 brought us a rollercoaster of results. With the Swiss format dictating the fate of every team, all 16 squads battled in best-of-three series for their shot at playoff qualification—or to simply stay alive in the tournament. The $2.39 million prize pool is starting to feel real, and so is the pressure.
2025Germany, Hamburg, Barclays Arena
Team Falcons
Xtreme Gaming
PARIVISIONDota 2 TI 2025 Day 3 Match Results
- Heroic 2–0 Yakult’s Brothers
- PARIVISION 1–2 BB Team
- Team Tidebound 2–1 Team Falcons
- Team Spirit 0–2 Aurora
- Yakult’s Brothers 1–2 Team Liquid
- Tundra 0–2 Heroic
- Nigma Galaxy 2–1 Natus Vincere
- Wildcard Gaming 2–1 BOOM Esports
- Team Spirit 0–2 PARIVISION
- Aurora 0–2 BB Team
- Xtreme Gaming 2–0 Team Tidebound
Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?
BB Team continues to impress, dominating Day 3 with two clean series wins. Heroic also bounced back into form, notching two wins against Yakult’s Brothers and Tundra. But Team Spirit took a heavy tumble—going 0–2 against both Aurora and PARIVISION—leaving their playoff chances in jeopardy.
Dota 2 TI 2025 Day 4 Match Schedule (Sept 7)
As the Swiss Stage grinds forward, Day 4’s matchups are more crucial than ever. Here are today’s confirmed best-of-three fixtures, all in Central European Time (CET), alongside bookmaker odds for each matchup:
- 11:00 AM: Aurora (1.47) vs. Nigma Galaxy (2.69)
- 2:00 PM: PARIVISION (1.02) vs. Wildcard Gaming (14.50)
- 5:00 PM: Team Liquid (1.62) vs. Tundra (2.38)
- 8:00 PM: Team Falcons (1.76) vs. Team Spirit (2.06)
PARIVISION are the heavy favorites to sweep Wildcard, while the clash between Team Falcons and Team Spirit could be make-or-break for both. With Spirit currently struggling, this match may define their TI 2025 campaign.
Watch TI 2025 Live Streams
All Day 4 matches will be broadcast live across four English-language YouTube streams. Streams vary by matchup, so fans can follow their favorite teams without missing the action.
[EN-A] The Road to The International: Playoffs 2025 – Day 4
For non-English coverage, check official Dota 2 streams on Twitch, Weibo, and YouTube in Russian, Spanish, and Chinese.
What to Watch For
Will BB Team continue their dominance? Can Spirit bounce back from their rough patch? And is today the day we see an upset like Wildcard Gaming toppling a favorite?
The stage is set, the pressure is rising, and The Road to The International 2025 is heading into its most unpredictable phase yet.
Also read: The International 2025 Prize Pool: Tracking the Aegis Fortune