ESL One Raleigh 2025: Schedule, Format & Standings

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April 3rd, 2025

The Dota 2 esports circuit is heating up, with ESL One's first U.S. event in over five years dropping right in the heart of North Carolina. ESL One Raleigh begins on April 7, 2025, already gearing up to be the Dota 2 showdown of the year. With cash, clout, and chaos all on the line, Rivalry is riding shotgun with every spicy bet as the ultimate destination for esports betting.

You don't wanna miss what's coming! Keep reading for everything there is to know about ESL One Raleigh 2025, including the competition format, match schedule, competing teams, overall standings, and why you should bet on Rivalry.

ESL One Raleigh 2025: Format

The road to the ESL One Raleigh 2025 crown begins with the Group Stage. The 12 teams will be split into two single round-robin groups of six teams each, where each series will consist of two games.

Here’s how teams progress to the Playoffs:

🥇 Top two teams from each group advance to the Upper Bracket
🥉 3rd to 4th placed teams from each group advance to the Lower Bracket
❌ All remaining teams are eliminated

The Playoffs run from April 10-13, featuring a double-elimination bracket. All matches are Bo3, except the Grand Final, which is Bo5. The winner walks away $290K richer and valuable EPT Points.

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ESL One Raleigh 2025: Competing Teams

Source: ESL One

ESL One Raleigh 2025 will feature 12 teams in total. Four teams earned their spots on their ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Leaderboards and the remaining eight teams battled through tough regional qualifiers.

NAVI Junior originally qualified for the tournament after defeating AVULUS in the Western Europe Qualifiers. However, it became apparent that NAVI Junior player "Riddys" had used the "Smoke of Deceit" bug exploit during the match, resulting in their disqualification and AVULUS' subsequent promotion to the event.

Here are all 12 teams competing in ESL One Raleigh and which group they're in for the initial Group Stage.

Group A:

Nigma Galaxy (NGX)
PARIVISION (PARI)
Shopify Rebellion (SR)
Talon Esports (TALON)
Team Liquid (TL)
Team Spirit (TS)

Group B:

AVULUS (AVUL)
BetBoom Team (BB)
HEROIC (HERO)
Team Falcons (TF)
Team Tidebound (TIDE)
Tundra Esports (TUNDRA)

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ESL One Raleigh 2025: Schedule

Following the hype from previous tournaments like PGL Wallachia Season 3 and DreamLeague Season 25, ESL One Raleigh 2025 picks up the torch with six days of action from April 7-13.

📅 Match Days: Every day from Apr 7 to Apr 13

⏰ Times: Listed in UTC

🏆 Match Winners: Will be in bold

Without further ado, let's get into the complete match schedules for ESL One Raleigh 2025, covering the Group Stage and Playoffs.

Group Stage Schedule

Apr 7 - Group A

4:00 PM: PARI vs. TS
4:00 PM: SR vs. NGX
4:00 PM: TL vs. TALON
6:30 PM: TS vs. TL
6:30 PM: SR vs. PARI
6:30 PM: TALON vs. NGX

Apr 7 - Group B

9:15 PM: TUNDRA vs. TF
9:15 PM: TIDE vs. BB
9:15 PM: HERO vs. AVUL
11:45 PM: TF vs. BB
11:45 PM: TIDE vs. HERO
11:45 PM: AVUL vs. TUNDRA

Apr 8 - Group A

4:00 PM: NGX vs. TS
4:00 PM: PARI vs. TL
4:00 PM: SR vs. TALON
6:30 PM: NGX vs. TL
6:30 PM: TS vs. SR
6:30 PM: PARI vs. TALON

Apr 8 - Group B

9:15 PM: BB vs. TUNDRA
9:15 PM: TF vs. HERO
9:15 PM: AVUL vs. TIDE
11:45 PM: TIDE vs. TUNDRA
11:45 PM: TF vs. AVUL
11:45 PM: BB vs. HERO

Apr 9 - Group A

4:00 PM: TL vs. SR
4:00 PM: PARI vs. NGX
4:00 PM: TS vs. TALON

Apr 9 - Group B

6:45 PM: TUNDRA vs. HERO
6:45 PM: TF vs. TIDE
6:45 PM: BB vs. AVUL

Playoffs Schedule

We're still awaiting some official details on the Playoffs, such as specific timings and qualified teams, so watch this space!

Apr 10 - Upper Bracket Semifinals

TBD vs TBD
TBD vs TBD

Apr 11 - Lower Bracket Round 1

TBD vs TBD
TBD vs TBD

Apr 12 - Lower Bracket Quarterfinals

TBD vs TBD

Apr 12 - Upper Bracket Final

TBD vs TBD

Apr 13 - Lower Bracket Semifinal

TBD vs TBD

Apr 13 - Lower Bracket Final

TBD vs TBD

Apr 13 - Grand Final

TBD vs TBD

Where to Watch ESL One Raleigh 2025

The whole tournament will be broadcast via the official ESL One Twitch and YouTube channels, with VODs available post-match. For additional streams and regional broadcasts, check out the tournament's official Liquidpedia page for the complete list.

ESL One Raleigh 2025: Overall Standings & Prize Pool Distribution

(We will add the EPT Points distribution as the tournament progresses).

Position	Team Name	Prize Money	Club Reward	EPT Points
1st	-	$250,000	$40,000	-
2nd	-	$130,000	$35,000	-
3rd	-	$100,000	$27,500	-
4th	-	$70,000	$22,500	-
5th - 6th	-	$40,000	$20,000	-
7th - 8th	-	$25,000	$17,500	-
9th - 10th	-	$20,000	$15,000	-
11th - 12th	-	$15,000	$10,000	-

Conclusion

With 12 cracked Dota 2 teams, precious EPT points, and a $1M prize pool on the line, ESL One Raleigh is bringing the heat back to the U.S. From lane domination to playoff eliminations, this tourney is pure chaos in the best way—and the perfect opportunity to make some cash on Rivalry.

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FAQs

When does ESL One Raleigh 2025 start?

ESL One Raleigh 2025 begins on April 7, running through until April 13.

How many teams are competing in ESL One Raleigh 2025?

A total of 12 teams are competing in ESL One Raleigh Group Stage, with the top eight advancing to the Playoffs Stage.

Who are the favorites to win ESL One Raleigh 2025?

Teams like PARIVISION, Team Spirit, and BetBoom Team are dominating the EPT Leaderboard currently, making them firm favorites at ESL One Raleigh. Eyes are also on Tundra Esports and Team Spirit as potential underdogs going into the event.

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