The Dota 2 community is buzzing with excitement as the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 is set to commence on February 4, extending through February 16. This tournament, boasting a staggering $1 million prize pool, is expected to significantly influence the competitive scene and reshape the current power rankings.
For the uninitiated, there is no Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) rankings anymore, so teams’ success at this tournament will surely earn them credits in determining their invite to future tournaments. This year’s edition of BetBoom Dacha stands out with its inclusion of several high-profile teams, marking a blend of seasoned competitors and emerging powerhouses in the Dota 2 arena.
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BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 Format and Teams
BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 introduces an intriguing tournament format, endorsed by many esports enthusiasts. The event features a group stage split into two groups, each hosting six teams. Teams will compete in best-of-two matches in a single round-robin format. The top four teams will advance to the upper bracket of the Playoffs, with subsequent teams facing elimination.
The Playoffs escalate the intensity with a double-elimination bracket, where teams compete in best-of-three matches. The grand final, however, elevates the competition with a best-of-five format.
BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 Qualified Teams
A mix of renowned teams have qualified for this tournament. Team Spirit, Team Liquid, and Gaimin Gladiators are among the notable names, each with a history of strong performances in past competitions. Notably, we have Team Spirit, the two-time International Champion and last year’s champion, marking their first 2025 official debut.
BetBoom Team, Aurora, LGD Gaming, and Xtreme Gaming are also part of the invited lineup, bringing their unique strategies and fanbases to the event.
BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 Invited Teams (Image credit: FISSURE)
In the spirit of underdogs, the remaining five slots are open to regional qualifiers in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, China and SEA regions, North and South America regions, and lastly the Middle Eastern and North Africa region (MENA).
Including the MENA region seems to be the recent norm for tournament organizers, considering the massive investments that the new region offers. We saw that in Riyadh Masters and ESL One, which are leading this new trend. That said, introducing MENA as one of the main regions isn’t just for the sake of inclusivity, as this region has its strong candidates, such as Team Falcons, Nigma Galaxy and PSG Quest.
Where to watch BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 and Schedule
The match schedule for the regional qualifiers is live since January 7, so fans around the world, who are keen to follow their favorite teams’ progress can watch on BetBoom’s Twitch channel:
Favorites at the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025
The Dota 2 scene has witnessed significant changes in team dynamics, especially following the post-TI12 Roster Shuffles 2025-2024. Among the favorites are teams like Gaimin Gladiators, known for their recent triumph at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2025, and Team Liquid, a consistently strong contender.
Other notable favorites to watch out for are Xtreme Gaming, featuring the return of the Chinese prodigy, Wang “Ame” Chunyu. And the new Southeast Asian powerhouse, Aurora, led by multiple seasoned veterans. These teams, with their high-profile players and proven track records, are expected to be at the forefront of the competition.
New Faces, New Competition
In the world of Dota 2, underdogs often surprise and outperform expectations, especially if they emerged from qualifiers. Teams like Tundra Esports, Team Secret, OG, Shopify Rebellion, nouns, L1ga Team, Azure Ray, G2.iG and the MENA representatives could potentially be noteworthy teams competing at BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025.
Though less renowned, they could bring fresh strategies and the potential to disrupt the status quo. The inclusion of these teams adds an element of unpredictability and excitement to the tournament, assuming they qualify for their respective regional qualifier. This is a tall order, considering how competitive each regional qualifier looks.
Whichever teams that eventually make up the complete line-up at BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025’s main event, it’s surely going to be worthwhile to watch as one million dollars is on the line. Note that Valve’s average Major tournament only had a $300K prize pool, so the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2025 is an exponentially generous event.
