DreamLeague Season 25 is one of the most anticipated online tournaments in Dota 2, taking place from February 16 to March 2, 2025. The total prize pool is $1 million, along with 20,860 ESL Pro Tour points. Sixteen teams will participate in the tournament: four received direct invitations based on the EPT ranking, while the remaining twelve qualified through regional qualifiers.

Prize Pool Distribution

Dreamleague S25 features a new distribution of its $1 million prize pool. While the majority of $750,000 is allocated for cash prizes, an additional $250,000 will be given as club income.

• 1st place — $250,000  - Club award: $40,000
• 2nd place — $100,000 - Club award: $30,000
• 3rd place — $80,000 - Club award: $25,000
• 4th place — $60,000 - Club award: $20,000
• 5th place — $40,000 - Club award: $15,000
• 6th place — $35,000 - Club award: $15,000
• 7th place — $30,000 - Club award: $12,500
• 8th place — $25,000 - Club award: $12,500
• 9th-10th place — $20,000 - Club award: $10,000
• 11th-12th place — $17,500 - Club award: $10,000
• 13th-14th place — $15,000 - Club award: $10,000
• 15th-16th place — $10,000 - Club award: $10,000

Participating Teams

Group A gathers eight strong teams: Team Falcons, BetBoom Team, Tundra Esports, Xtreme Gaming, HEROIC, Shopify Rebellion, 9Pandas, and Moodeng Warriors. Tundra Esports and Team Falcons will serve as group favorites, as they consistently deliver strong performances on the international stage and are the main contenders for advancing to the playoffs from first place.

In Group B, eight teams will compete: PARIVISION, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, Gaimin Gladiators, AVULUS, Yakult’s Brothers, BOOM Esports, and Chimera Esports. The main favorites of this group are considered to be Team Spirit and Gaimin Gladiators – experienced squads that have repeatedly proven their strength in major tournaments and have every chance of confidently advancing to the playoffs.\

Teams in Dreamleague S25: Who Deserves Your Attention?

Favorites

Expectedly, among the main favorites of DreamLeague Season 25 are Tundra Esports, Team Falcons, and Team Spirit. These teams display high form and stability, making them the main contenders for the title.

• Tundra Esports are currently at the peak of their form, having won two tournaments in a row. Their ability to adapt to the meta and excellent team coordination make them the most dangerous opponents in this tournament. It is also worth noting the arrival of dyrachyo, who became the player Tundra needed to win.
• Team Falcons continue to confirm their status as one of the strongest teams worldwide. Following a good performance in recent tournaments, they've established themselves as a well-coordinated squad, showcasing an aggressive yet thoughtful style of play.
• Team Spirit is gradually gaining momentum after the return of their star players. The team has already shown that they can compete at the highest level, and their individual skill and team chemistry allow them to aim for high positions.

Underdogs

The underdogs of DreamLeague Season 25 are Yakult Brothers and Chimera Esports. While these teams have potential, they face serious competition in this tournament.

• Yakult Brothers is a new Chinese roster featuring legendary players like Ame and Emo. Despite their immense individual talent, the team has not yet shown themselves on the international stage, and their regional difficulties raise questions about their stability in matches against Western opponents.
• Chimera Esports is a new team on the international scene, rapidly gaining momentum. They have already scored several unexpected victories, but they still lack experience in matches against top-tier opponents. DreamLeague S25 will serve as a serious test and opportunity for them to prove that they're not just another temporary lineup but a true contender for high positions.

Dark Horses

The dark horses category in DreamLeague S25 includes PARIVISION and Gaimin Gladiators. These teams have the potential to upset expectations, but remain unpredictable.

• PARIVISION continues to search for their game after changes in their lineup. Although their new carry Satanic shows a good level of individual skill, the team lacks stability. They have ambitions to compete with the best but have yet to achieve the desired results.
• Gaimin Gladiators recently placed second at BLAST Slam II, restoring belief in their ability to compete at the highest level. However, their performances in the PGL Wallachia S4 qualifiers are concerning, as the team again failed to make it to the LAN. They need to prove that they can maintain a high level of form on a regular basis.

Anticipate Dreamleague S25!

Dreamleague S25 will start in just two days, promising nonstop competition among the world's best teams. Will Tundra Esports be able to continue their winning streak and secure a third consecutive title? Will PARIVISION find their game and meet their ambitions? We will find out the answers to these questions soon!

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