Team Spirit has secured a remarkable victory in DreamLeague Season 25, marking its first championship win of the 2025 Dota 2 season. The prestigious tournament featured top-tier teams from Europe, the Americas, and Asia, all competing for valuable ESL Pro Tour points and a lucrative $1 million (~£778,850) prize pool.
Team Spirit’s Road to Glory
The journey to the championship began on a strong note, with Team Spirit dominating Group B. The team showcased exceptional gameplay, conceding only two maps throughout the stage. With an impressive 5-2-0 win-to-loss record, the Russian esports organization emerged as the only unbeaten team in the Group Stage, setting the stage for a deep playoff run.
As the competition progressed, Team Spirit continued its stellar performance by securing third place in the second stage of the group phase. This achievement guaranteed the team a spot in the lower bracket semi-finals, where they faced off against Chimera Esports. In a tightly contested match, Team Spirit emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.
Following this triumph, the team continued its winning streak with a dominant 2-0 sweep over PARIVISION, securing its place in the highly anticipated DreamLeague Season 25 Grand Final. In the championship match, Team Spirit went head-to-head against Tundra Esports, the winners of the International 2022.
Team Spirit Wins DreamLeague Season 25 (image via Getty)Grand Final Drama and DDoS Controversy
The Grand Final was a thrilling encounter, with Team Spirit taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. However, the competition took an unexpected turn during the fourth game when the team claimed that its players were targeted by a DDoS attack. Notably, key players Magomed ‘Collapse’ Khalilov and Denis ‘Larl’ Sigitov experienced disruptions just 18 minutes into the match.
The organization addressed the issue in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), attributing the attack to a ‘vulnerability inside Steam / Dota 2.’ This incident caused significant delays, ultimately forcing the remaining matches to be postponed to March 4th, 2025.
When the action resumed, Team Spirit displayed resilience and determination, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Tundra Esports. With this win, the team claimed the championship title along with a substantial prize of $290,000 (~£225,941) and 4,620 ESL Pro Tour points. The victory also solidified Team Spirit’s position as the second-ranked team in the ESL Pro Tour standings.
Team Spirit Wins DreamLeague Season 25 (image via Getty)A Milestone Event for DreamLeague
DreamLeague Season 25 proved to be another successful tournament for the organizers, drawing massive engagement from the global Dota 2 community. According to Esports Charts, the online event reached peak viewership figures of 416,166, highlighting the continued popularity of competitive Dota 2.
Significantly, Team Spirit played a crucial role in the tournament’s viewership success. The organization featured in all five of the most-watched matches, with its Playoff showdown against Tundra Esports on the second day of the competition generating the highest viewership.
Following this triumphant victory, Team Spirit will set its sights on upcoming Dota 2 events, aiming to maintain its dominance in the competitive scene. With the ESL Pro Tour season in full swing, fans can expect more thrilling performances from the reigning DreamLeague champions.
For more updates on Team Spirit’s journey, check out their latest partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, insights into their Counter-Strike 2 dominance, and the full ESL 2025 Dota 2 events calendar.
