Team Spirit to Face Gaimin Gladiators — Esports World Cup 2025 Playoff Bracket Set

The qualifying stage of the Esports World Cup 2025 has concluded, and all playoff matchups have been determined. Matches will begin on July 16 and will be played in a single elimination format — all series will be best-of-3. The grand final will take place in a best-of-5 format.

Team Spirit will kick off the playoffs with a match against Gaimin Gladiators . On the same day, Aurora Gaming will face PARIVISION — both series will occur on July 16.

The remaining quarterfinals will take place on July 17: BetBoom Team will battle Tundra Esports , while Team Falcons will compete against Team Liquid . The winners will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for July 18.

The Esports World Cup 2025 for Dota 2 is taking place from July 8 to July 19 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia . Teams are competing for a prize pool of $3,000,000.