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FISSURE Playground 1, one of the summer’s most anticipated Dota 2 events, has officially confirmed its 16 participating teams — following news that some organizations have opted out of the competition.
📍 Tournament Details
Event: FISSURE Playground 1
Dates: July 15–20, 2025
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000
$450,000 allocated to players
$550,000 to organizations
Format: Invitational, part of the global VRS ranking circuit
❌ B8 Esports Declines Invite
Ukrainian organization B8 Esports has declined its invitation, citing concerns over ethical and political issues. Despite a fan poll showing 52% support for participation, B8’s leadership chose to withdraw due to the organizer’s ties to Russian interests and events previously held in Crimea.
“We chose our values over prize money. Our fans deserve transparency and trust,” B8 management stated in a public release.
The decision means the team will miss out on both prize earnings and valuable VRS ranking points that impact future tournament seeding.
✅ Official Team Lineup
FISSURE has now confirmed the 16 teams set to compete:
Team Liquid
Tundra Esports
Team Spirit
BetBoom Team
Xtreme Gaming
Gaimin Gladiators
Team Falcons
PARIVISION
Aurora Gaming
Shopify Rebellion
Talon Esports
HEROIC
Wildcard Gaming
Yakult Brothers
AVULUS
Chimera Esports
This mix of global powerhouses and rising contenders promises a high level of competition from start to finish.
🔍 What’s at Stake
| Focus | Impact |
|---|---|
| VRS Rankings | Teams earn points toward international seeding in future 2025 events. |
| Prestige & Prize | $1M prize pool boosts midseason motivation. |
| Fan Engagement | High-profile withdrawals add drama and conversation heading into the event. |
🎯 Final Thoughts
While B8 Esports’ absence highlights ongoing tensions between politics and esports, FISSURE Playground 1 remains a marquee event. With some of the best rosters in the world confirmed, all eyes now turn to Belgrade as teams prepare to clash on one of the biggest non-DPC stages of the year.
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