Dota 2 fans have something big to look forward to. Valve has finally announced the teams directly invited to The International 2025 (TI10), along with full details about the upcoming regional qualifiers. The event will take place in Hamburg, Germany, and once again, it will bring together the 16 best teams in the world.
8 Teams Get Direct Invite to TI 2025
After an intense season of competition, eight top teams have secured their spots at this year’s biggest Dota 2 tournament. These teams have shown great results throughout 2025 and will now skip the qualifiers.
Direct Invited Teams:
- Team Liquid
- PARIVISION
- BB Team
- Team Tidebound (now playing as All Gamers)
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Spirit
- Team Falcons
- Tundra Esports
Fans were a bit surprised to see Gaimin Gladiators on this list, as they haven’t been as strong this year. But Valve has stuck with teams that have a strong reputation and experience at big events.
It’s worth noting that six out of the eight teams are from Europe both Western and Eastern regions. While some fans hoped for more variety, Europe has clearly dominated the Dota 2 scene in recent years, and Valve’s picks reflect that.
Remaining Spots Will Be Decided in Regional Qualifiers
The total number of teams playing at TI 2025 will be 16, which means 8 more teams will be chosen through regional qualifiers. Here’s how the regions and slots are divided:
Eastern Europe (1 Slot)
Qualifier Dates: June 4 – 8
Teams:
- Aurora Gaming
- Natus Vincere
- NAVI Junior
- One Move
- L1GA TEAM
- Virtus.pro
- +4 teams from Open Qualifiers
South America (1 Slot)
Qualifier Dates: June 4 – 8
Teams:
- HEROIC
- OG.LATAM
- Edge
- Team Den
- +6 teams from Open Qualifiers
China (1 Slot)
Qualifier Dates: June 9 – 12
Teams:
- Xtreme Gaming
- Yakult Brothers
- +6 teams from Open Qualifiers
North America (1 Slot)
Qualifier Dates: June 9 – 12
Teams:
- Shopify Rebellion
- Wildcard
- +6 teams from OPen Qualifiers
Southeast Asia (2 Slots)
Qualifier Dates: June 13 – 17
Teams:
- TALON
- BOOM Esports
- Trailer Park Boys
- The MongolZ
- Ivory
- Execration
- +4 teams from Open Qualifiers
Western Europe (2 Slots)
Qualifier Dates: June 13 – 17
Teams:
- Nigma Galaxy
- MOUZ
- OG
- AVULUS
- +6 teams from Open Qualifiers
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