Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Playoffs: Day 1 Results and Day 2 Schedule

The Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Playoffs are taking place from July 16 to July 19, 2025. This crucial stage of the tournament features the top 8 teams, just a few steps away from lifting the coveted trophy. With a $3 million prize pool and valuable Club Championship points on the line, the motivation is sky-high, and every team is giving their all. In this article, we’ll break down the results from Day 1, highlight the most exciting moments, and provide the full schedule for Day 2 of the Dota 2 EWC 2025 Playoffs.

Dota 2 EWC 2025 Play-Offs Day 1 Results

Two matches were played on the opening day of the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Playoffs: Team Spirit vs Gaimin Gladiators and Aurora Gaming vs PARIVISION. Both matchups were packed with thrilling moments, and here's a breakdown of the key events and outcomes.

Team Spirit vs Gaimin Gladiators

The Dota 2 EWC 2025 playoffs opened with Team Spirit vs Gaimin Gladiators, in which TS won 2-0. Many fans were expecting GG to play, as this team won the tournament last year. They faced off against the equally eminent Team Spirit, who are considered one of the strongest Dota 2 teams in recent years, and for good reason.

Game 1: Despite a shaky early game and losing all three lanes, Team Spirit turned things around with well-executed teamfights. Gaimin Gladiators held on thanks to a solid net worth advantage and managed to extend the game to nearly 65 minutes. However, Spirit came out on top with a final score of 37-36.

Game 2: The second game was faster-paced and more cautious, with fewer kills overall. Both teams looked to initiate fights carefully. The game’s turning point came down to the hero draft. Watson (GG) chose Marci, who didn’t quite fit into their draft synergy, while Yatoro (TS) picked Templar Assassin — a choice that paid off brilliantly. Team Spirit closed out the game with a 21-11 victory in just under 39 minutes.

With this win, Team Spirit advance to the Semifinals of Dota 2 EWC 2025, where they will face PARIVISION on July 18.

Aurora Gaming vs PARIVISION

The second confrontation of the first game day of the Dota 2 EWC 2025 playoffs was the Aurora Gaming vs PARIVISION match. Both rooms are from the same region, so the match can be called a fundamental one. PARIVISION were considered the favourites in this match and they justified this title by winning a difficult match 2-1.

Game 1: PARIVISION dominated from the start. A strong carry pick in Sven (13-1 KDA) and Void Spirit in the midlane (9-1 KDA) led to a one-sided game. They sealed the first map 28-6 in 32 minutes.

Game 2: Aurora responded with an impressive turnaround. Their improved draft and solid laning phase performance helped them equalize the series. The second map ended 25-15 in Aurora’s favor after a 39-minute battle.

Game 3: In the deciding game, PARIVISION showcased why they're considered one of the strongest Playoff teams in this tournaments. With Batrider and Beastmaster leading the charge, they executed flawless teamfights and map movements. A crucial Roshan take at 28 minutes opened the gates for a high ground push, leading to a decisive 22-6 win in 35 minutes.

With this result, PARIVISION move on to the Dota 2 EWC 2025 Semifinals, where they’ll clash with Team Spirit on July 18.

Playoffs Day 2 Schedule

Following the exciting action of Day 1, July 17 will bring another two Quarterfinal matches. Fans can look forward to seeing BB Team, Tundra Esports, Team Liquid, and Team Falcons in action. Catch all the matches live on EWC's official Twitch and YouTube channels.

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Here’s the full schedule for Day 2 of the Dota 2 EWC 2025 Playoffs:

• Thu, Jul 17, 12:00 PM CET: BB Team vs Tundra Esports
• Thu, Jul 17, 3:30 PM CET: Team Liquid vs Team Falcons

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Previous EWC Dota 2 Results

After the first day of the Dota 2 EWC 2025 playoffs, Aurora Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators were eliminated, taking 5-8 places. Only six teams remain in the competition and continue to fight for the championship title, prize money, and club championship points.

Esports World Cup 2025 is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together elite teams from around the globe for a multi-million dollar prize pool. With international prestige and qualification to The International 2025 on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher for every squad in attendance.