NAVI return to The International in Germany after 14 years

Exactly 14 years ago in Cologne, the very first The International began, where Natus Vincere became champions and etched their name into Dota 2 history even before the iconic Aegis with winners’ names appeared.

In 2025, the main tournament returns to Germany, and after a long break NAVI are back on the stage of The International 2025 with a new roster. The organization will try to relive its past glory and make a statement once again on the world stage.

The last top finishes at The International for the organization came during the first three tournaments: the championship at The International 2011 and second places at The International 2012 and The International 2013, which were already held in Seattle. After that, their success declined, and the team last played at The International 2019, finishing in 13th-16th place.

The International 2025 will take place from 04.09.2025 to 14.09.2025 in Hamburg, Germany, with 16 teams participating. The starting prize pool of the event is $1,600,000.

As previously reported by CyberScore, Valve has released a compendium for The International 2025.