Playoff Day 1 Recap (September 11)
The playoffs of The International 2025 heated up yesterday in Hamburg as the best teams clashed in four tense series. With elimination on the line, every draft, every Roshan fight, and every high ground push carried the weight of millions. Here’s how it all unfolded:
2025Germany, Hamburg, Barclays Arena
Team Falcons
Xtreme Gaming
PARIVISION-
- Xtreme Gaming 2–0 Tundra – It was an exciting game from the side of ‘Tundra’ at the beginning of the series, but moving to the second map ‘Xtreme Gaming’ showed its dominance over the opponent.
-
- PARIVISION 2–0 Heroic – The CIS powerhouse showed no mercy, sweeping Heroic with decisive map control.
-
- Team Tidebound 0–2 Team Falcons – Falcons once again proved why they’re a tournament favorite, shutting down Nigma’s attempts to rally.
-
- BB Team 2–1 Nigma Galaxy – BB Team soared in the decider, outmaneuvering Tidebound in the final draft.
Who’s Hot? Team Falcons flawless performance continues to set the tone for the playoffs, while PARIVISION’s clean win solidifies them as serious contenders. Who’s Not? Tundra’s inconsistency and Tidebound’s collapse leave big questions about their ability to bounce back.
Playoff Day 2 Match Schedule (September 12)
Today’s playoff battles promise even more drama, with four best-of-three showdowns on the card. Here are the confirmed fixtures in Central European Time (CET), along with bookmaker odds:
-
- 11:00 AM: Tundra (2.85) vs. Heroic (1.45)
-
- 2:00 PM: Team Tidebound (2.20) vs. Nigma Galaxy (1.67)
-
- 5:00 PM: Xtreme Gaming (1.80) vs. PARIVISION (2.00)
-
- 8:00 PM: Team Falcons (1.90) vs. BB Team (1.85)
Two key storylines dominate today: Can Heroic recover against Tundra after their rough sweep yesterday, and will BB Team’s dominance hold against Falcons in what looks like a clash of equals?
Watch TI 2025 Live Streams
All Days matches will be broadcast across multiple official Dota 2 streams on YouTube and Twitch in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Fans can follow their favorite teams without missing a moment of the action.
[EN] Playoff Day 2 – The International 2025
What to Watch For
- Will Falcons keep their perfect playoff run alive?
- Can Tundra stop the bleeding and survive another round?
- Will BB Team pull off a huge upset against the tournament favorites?
The Barclays Arena in Hamburg is buzzing, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and The International 2025 is heading into the heart of its playoff madness. Stay tuned — today’s results could define the road to the Aegis.