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Valve has announced exciting new details regarding The International 2025 for Dota 2. The prestigious tournament will take place from September 4 to September 14 in Hamburg, Germany, with the final stage being hosted at the Barclays Arena.
Tournament Structure and Format
- The event will begin with the “Path to The International” phase, which will run from September 4 to 7.
- 16 teams will compete in a Swiss-system format with best-of-three (bo3) matches.
- The top eight teams from this phase will advance to the main tournament, which will take place from September 11 to 14.
- The playoff format for the main tournament will be Double-elimination.
Key Highlights
- The tournament will feature new rules and an exciting structure that aims to enhance the competitive experience.
- Fans are expected to witness high-quality gameplay and fierce competition as the world’s best Dota 2 teams battle for the championship.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the event in September.
