FISSURE PLAYGROUND: Belgrade 2025 kicks off on Jan. 24, hosting the world’s top Dota 2 teams in the first major tournament of the year. With a staggering $1 million prize pool and intense rivalries set to pop off, fans can expect explosive matchups and nonstop action.
This guide provides everything you need to keep up with FISSURE PLAYGROUND: Belgrade 2025, including match schedules, teams, and betting predictions on who will win the trophy.
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FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Schedule & Format
This FISSURE event will be held from Jan. 24 to Feb. 2 at the Sava Centar in Belgrade, Serbia. It will host 16 Dota 2 pro teams and feature three stages: Regional Qualifiers (Western Europe, Eastern Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and Americas), a Group Stage, and Playoffs.
The Group Stage (Jan. 24-27) follows a modified Swiss system format. Teams will face off in best-of-one matches, with advancing or elimination games escalating to best-of-three. The top eight teams will advance to the Playoffs, and the rest will be eliminated.
The Playoffs (Jan. 28-Feb. 2) will adopt a double-elimination format, with teams battling in best-of-three matchups, except for the Grand Finals, which will be played as a best-of-five. These games will take place in front of a live audience, so we’re hoping for some epic energy in the Sava Centar.
FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Prize Pool
FISSURE PLAYGROUND: Belgrade boasts a jaw-dropping $1,000,000 prize pool. The winner will claim the championship title and the lion’s share of the winnings, with the remaining funds distributed as follows:
| Place | Prize Money |
| 1st | $400,000 |
| 2nd | $170,000 |
| 3rd | $100,000 |
| 4th | $75,000 |
| 5th-6th | $50,000 |
| 7th-8th | $35,000 |
| 9th-11th | $15,000 |
| 12th-14th | $10,000 |
| 15th-16th | $5,000 |
| Total | $1 million |
How To Watch FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025
Can’t make it to Serbia? No worries! All the FISSURE PLAYGROUND matches will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube, so you can tune in from the comfort of your home. Better yet, turn up the heat by watching every match and placing live in-play bets on our Dota 2 betting page.
Teams Competing In FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025
FISSURE PLAYGROUND: Belgrade will host 16 pro teams, with 11 being direct invites and the remaining five coming via regional qualifiers. Here is a list of all the teams:
Direct Invites
- BetBoom Team
- PARIVISION
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
- Team Spirit
- Xtreme Gaming
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Tundra Esports
- Aurora Gaming
- Shopify Rebellion
- HEROIC
Regional Qualifiers
- AVULUS (Western Europe qualifier)
- Chimera Esports (Eastern Europe qualifier)
- Yakult Brothers (China qualifier)
- Talon Esports (Southeast Asia qualifier)
- Wildcard (Americas qualifier)
Our Predictions For FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025
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Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Team Falcons
Team Falcons dominated the pro scene last year, and not much suggests that’s changing anytime soon. Despite minor setbacks at Blast Slam I and ESL One Bangkok, the team has retained high confidence. This is thanks to their incredible lineup, which has remained intact.
Although new threats have emerged (namely PARIVISION and Tundra Esports), Team Falcons’ consistency and adaptability remain the cornerstones of their success. That should carry them far in Belgrade, assuming they can regain the momentum that defined their dominance last year.
Team Falcons’ roster:
- Oliver “skiter” Lepko
- Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak
- Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf
- Andreas “Cr1t-” Nielsen
- Jingjun “Sneyking” Wu (Captain)
- Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling (Coach)
PARIVISION
Having seemingly come out of nowhere, PARIVISION had a remarkable 2024 highlighted by top-4 finishes at DreamLeague Season 24, 1win Series Dota 2 Fall, and BLAST Slam I. They even triumphed over BetBoom (2-1) and Team Liquid (3-1) to win ESL One Bangkok 2024, proving they’re far from a fluke.
The key to PARIVISION’s success is the rockstar roster, which has only been strengthened with the acquisition of rising star Satanic (on loan from Team Spirit) in the midlane. With hyperaggressive gameplay, creative drafts, and unconventional strategies, PARIVISION is ready to challenge even the toughest teams.
PARIVISION’s roster:
- Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov (On-Loan)
- Volodymyr “No[o]ne-” Minenko
- Dmitry “DM” Dorokhin
- Edgar “9Class” Naltakian
- Andrey “Dukalis” Kuropatkin (Captain)
- Filipe “Astini” Astini (Coach)
Tundra Esports
Tundra Esports is expected to make a strong impression at FISSURE PLAYGROUND. While their dominance since The International 2022 has waned, their revamped roster has upset potential written all over it. In particular, the arrival of heavyweights dyrachyo and bzm injects serious firepower into an already powerful lineup.
Factor in the towering presence of offlaner 33, and Tundra seems nearly unstoppable. Still not convinced? They’ve already flexed their strength by dismantling Gaimin Gladiators 2-0 in the ESL One Raleigh 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier. When you consider their lethal mix of talent, you shouldn’t sleep on this team.
Tundra Esports’ roster:
- Anton “dyrachyo” Shkredov
- Bozhidar “bzm” Bogdanov
- Neta “33” Shapira (Captain)
- Martin “Saksa” Sazdov
- Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon
- David “MoonMeander” Tan (Coach)
BetBoom Team
BetBoom Team enters FISSURE PLAYGROUND as a bit of a dark horse. After a rollercoaster year, the Russian esports giant ended 2024 on a high note by securing top-3 finishes at DreamLeague Season 24, BLAST Slam I, and ESL One Bangkok. These results strengthened the team’s confidence and odds.
A major driver behind BetBoom’s uptick is the return of gpk, undoubtedly one of Europe’s best midlaners, to the active roster. Complementing him is carry Pure~ and offlaner MieRo`, who together create a lineup packed with the firepower. Expect BetBoom to be a serious threat at FISSURE PLAYGROUND.
BetBoom Team’s roster:
- Ivan “Pure~” Moskalenko
- Danil “gpk” Skutin
- Matvey “MieRo`” Vasyunin
- Vitalie “Save-” Melnic (Captain)
- Vladislav “Kataomi`” Semenov
- Anatoly “boolk” Ivanov (Coach)
Dota 2 Competition Is Heating Up In Belgrade
With its $1 million prize pool and serious bragging rights, FISSURE PLAYGROUND: Belgrade 2025 is set to get the year started on the right foot. We’re about to watch some of the world’s best Dota 2 teams face off, including the rising stars of PARIVISION and top-tier talent of Team Falcons.
Just in case you can’t make it to Belgrade for the event, you can catch all the action live on our Dota 2 betting page. As you live-stream the intense matches, you can also up the excitement by placing in-play bets throughout the tournament. Good luck!
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