Team Falcons wins the 2025 International Invitational Championship

Western European powerhouse Team Falcons defeated Chinese powerhouse Xtreme Gaming 3-2 in the finals of The International Invitational (TI), the annual Dota 2 event, successfully lifting the Aegis of Champions and becoming this year's world champions.

Team Falcons showed strong strength throughout this tournament. Although they lost to Xtreme in the group stage, they relied on their tenacious state adjustment and excellent teamwork to defeat strong opponents in the knockout stage and entered the finals first.

Facing the equally fiery Xtreme, the Falcons displayed their tenacity throughout a five-game series. The first four games were evenly matched, with the final game lasting 58 minutes. The Falcons played steadily, gradually breaking down their opponent's defense and ultimately securing victory.

With this victory, Falcons not only won the championship prize of 1.1 million US dollars, but also became the seventh Western European team to win the TI championship, continuing to consolidate Western Europe's dominance in the global Dota 2 arena.

In terms of individual honors, Falcons' core duo, Skiter and Sneyking, achieved double titles, having previously reached the top of the world championship with Tundra Esports in 2022. Malr1ne, ATF, and Cr1t- also became first-time World Champions, with veteran Cr1t finally achieving his dream after nine consecutive TI appearances. Falcons coach Aui_2000 also made history, becoming the first player-coach to win three titles.

The Falcons' victory not only symbolizes the team's unwavering fighting spirit, but also adds another significant chapter to the Western European region. With the Aegis once again in Western Europe's hands, this new champion will undoubtedly continue to write their own legend in the future.