Everything is in place for the ESL Raleigh 2025 tournament. Twelve elite DOTA 2 teams will face a high-stakes battle for a $1,000,000 prize pool and valuable EPT points. With everything on the line, each team will push for a standout performance and a chance to claim the championship. Our ESL One Raleigh 2025 Dota 2 betting guide previews the event.
This tournament marks the first event led by ESL in the United States in 10 years, with the last tournament having taken place in 2015 in New York. Parivision, BetBoom Team, Team Falcons, and Team Liquid earned direct invitations based on their leaderboard standings. The remaining eight teams secured their place in North Carolina by finishing first in their regional qualifiers.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Dota 2, ESL One Raleigh 2025 |
| 🧾 Format: | S-tier LAN tournament with 12 teams and a few stages |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Raleigh Convention Center, North Carolina, United States |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Monday, April 7 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
The ESL One Raleigh 2025 group stage is scheduled from April 7 to 9. Two single round-robin groups of six teams each will compete, with every series played as a two-game set. The top two teams from each group will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while 3rd and 4th places will go to the lower bracket and extra Round 1.
The playoffs will take place from April 10 to 13. They will use a double-elimination bracket, with all matches played in a best-of-three format in front of a live audience. The grand final, set for the final day, will follow a best-of-five structure.
The competition has a $1,000,000 prize pool and EPT points. The top two teams at this event will receive $250,000 (6400 points) and $130,000 (4800 points).
Esports sites for betting have released outright odds for all teams competing in North Carolina. Here, we reveal the Dota 2 ESL One Raleigh 2025 odds for the top five teams.
DreamLeague Season 25 winner enter this event aiming to bounce back from underwhelming performances in their last two appearances. They reached the semifinals of the PGL Wallachia Season 3 and FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 tournaments. Spirit also made it to the quarterfinals at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4. With one title win and two semifinal runs in 2025, Team Spirit are top among Dota 2 2025 ESL One Raleigh favorites.
BetBoom could be higher up this list due to their FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 win. However, they are the second favorite due to their poor performance at other events. Their second-best finish came at DreamLeague Season 25 and FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1, where they reached the quarterfinals. Despite this poor result, they enter this contest with a title win. If they can replicate that performance again, they will likely secure their second title win of 2025.
Team Falcons’ lack of tournament victories ranks them third among this event’s likely contenders. Aside from their fifth-place finish at DreamLeague Season 25, Team Falcons have reached the semifinals in every tournament they’ve participated in during 2025. They advanced to the finals of FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 but fell short in a close 3–2 series against Tundra Esports. Players like ATF, Quinn, Skiter, Cr1t-, and Sneyking must deliver consistently during crunch time to secure their first championship of the year.
Team Liquid delivered a surprising performance at PGL Wallachia Season 3, claiming victory after performing poorly in their first three competitions of 2025. However, they failed to kick on in their most recent tournament, failing to progress past the quarterfinals of the FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 tournament. Their attention will now turn to Raleigh as they seek to deliver another surprising performance and grab a title win.
PARIVISION rounds out the top five contenders thanks to their solid performances at DreamLeague Season 25 and FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1. At both tournaments, they secured a place in the semifinals. However, their performances at other tournaments have been inconsistent, often falling short when big performances are needed. If they can improve under pressure, PARIVISION is a potential dark horse.
Here are our 2025 ESL One Raleigh Dota 2 betting tips for this tournament:
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Team Spirit consistently performs at a high level and stands out as the leading contender for the ESL One Raleigh title. Although they placed 5th–6th at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4, that outcome doesn’t fully reflect their form, as several strong teams also struggled at the event. While many competitors adjust lineups or deal with performance dips, Spirit’s stable roster gives them a clear advantage. Spirit has 3.50 (5/2) odds to win Dota 2 ESL One Raleigh 2025.
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Spirit will aim to open their campaign with a strong performance by securing a win in their first match. They hold a favorable record against PARIVISION, winning three of their last five encounters. Notably, their two most recent meetings ended in 2–0 victories for Spirit. With another title within reach and a disappointing result at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 still fresh, they will be determined to make a convincing start. A win over PARIVISION appears well within reach. Dota 2 betting mobile apps are currently offering odds of 2.50 (3/2) in favor of Team Spirit’s win.
Here are our 2025 Dota 2 ESL One Raleigh tips for this event:
Team Spirit remain the top contenders for the title despite their recent poor outing. They have the talent, stability, and ability to win this weekend. Ensure you use our guide to wager at Rainbow Six Siege bookmakers, which also offer betting markets for this event.
