The International 2025: All the two-time champions on their way to Hamburg

As The International 2025 approaches, we take a look at all the players and teams who are fighting to win the Aegis of Champions for the second time.

The International 2025 is just around the corner and the enthusiasm of all the players, teams, organizations and Dota 2 fans is palpable. With the tournament returning to Germany for the first time since its inception, expectations are high. With many years of TI champions behind them, we begin by analyzing the two candidates for 2025.

Two-time champions of The International 2025

With TI2025 just around the corner, we're gearing up for another incredible display of skill from the best Dota 2 teams in the world. However, some of these teams, players and organizations are aiming to become two-time Aegis of Champions. Whether they are players, teams or organizations, many are looking for their second victory.

The organizations

Natus Vincere

The 2011 International, also known as TI1, is one of the most memorable for Dota 2 fans around the world. Natus Vincere achieved a great victory, winning the first ever Aegis of Champions. Since then, even with two second-place finishes at TI2012 and TI2013, Na'Vi have never returned to the top of Dota 2. However, at TI2025, with a new team, Na'Vi are aiming to become champions again.

Tundra Esports

As an organization, Tundra Esports hasn't always had a good time at TI in recent years. However, TI2022 was incredible, with them winning the Aegis of Champions. However, the team has changed a lot since then. Although only one player is the same, Tundra has the chance to win the team title for the second time.

The players

When it comes to players seeking their second Aegis of Champions at TI2025, there are many. From full teams to individual members, there are some who are looking for glory.

• Jingjun "Sneyking" Wu - Team Falcons
• Oliver "skiter" Lepko - Team Falcons
• Martin "Saksa" Sazdov - Tundra Esports
• Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan - Galaxy Nigma
• Maroun "GH" Merhej - Galaxy Nigma
• Michał "Nisha" Jankowski - Team Liquid
• Michael "miCKe" Vu - Team Liquid
• Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi - Team Liquid
• Samuel "Boxi" Svahn - Team Liquid
• Zhang "y`" Yiping - Team Tidebound
• Zhang "Faithbian*" Ruida (Faithbian*) - Team Tidebound
• Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek - Aurora Gaming
• Denis "Larl" Sigitov - Team Spirit

The International 2025 will be an absolutely epic showcase of some of the best Dota 2 teams in the world. With many teams and players gunning for their second Aegis of Champions, the event will be one of the most important. The event kicks off in a few weeks in Hamburg, Germany, and we can't wait to get started.