With just one day left before the The International 2025 (TI14) playoffs kick off in Hamburg, the organizers have revealed the latest fan vote results. The verdict? Xtreme Gaming stand alone at the top, commanding more than half of the audience’s support as they prepare for the Barclays Arena showdown.
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PARIVISIONXtreme’s Surge to the Top
The Chinese powerhouse completed the Swiss stage undefeated, and their momentum shows in the polls. With an overwhelming 50.22% of the votes, Xtreme Gaming have emerged as not only the statistical favorites but also the people’s choice heading into the playoff bracket.
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Behind them, Nigma Galaxy (15.30%) and Team Falcons (15.18%) round out the top three, while the rest of the playoff field splits the remaining support: PARIVISION (7.00%), Tidebound (3.66%), Tundra Esports (3.27%), HEROIC (2.79%), and BetBoom Team (2.60%).
The rankings reflect some fascinating shifts: Xtreme climbed five positions compared to the previous poll, Tidebound and Nigma rose by three, while Falcons and PVISION held steady. Tundra, HEROIC, and BetBoom made their debut in the fan vote and immediately cracked the top eight — proof of how quickly storylines can flip at TI.
The Prediction Challenge Nobody Beat
The chaos of the Swiss stage was felt not just on stage but also in the in-game prediction contest. Valve confirmed that no player managed to correctly predict all 16 matches of The Road to The International 2025. Millions tried, but absolute accuracy proved impossible.
According to official stats, only 0.02% of participants got 10 or more results correct. Upsets, surprise performances, and the fall of heavy favorites made TI14’s early stage one of the hardest to predict in tournament history. If you felt your predictions went off the rails — you weren’t alone.
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With the group stage now behind us, Valve has opened bracket predictions for the playoffs. Fans can map out every series, from the opening round to the Grand Finals, testing their foresight against the wild ride still to come.
Looking Ahead
The International 2025 runs from September 4–15, with teams competing for the legendary Aegis of Champions and a prize pool of $1.6 million plus compendium funds. With Xtreme riding a wave of fan momentum, Nigma Galaxy chasing their fairytale run, and dark horses like Falcons and PARIVISION lurking, the Barclays Arena is primed for a playoff stage that promises fireworks at every step.