FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 – DOTA: An Epic LAN Tournament Taking the Esports World by Storm
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 – DOTA is on the horizon, and this event promises to be a true celebration for all Dota 2 fans! The event, organized by tournament operator FISSURE, will take place in Belgrade from October 23 to November 2, 2025, bringing together 16 top teams from around the world to compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool. Any FISSURE event isn’t just about matches – it’s a real esports celebration where various activities, autograph sessions, merchandise, and the atmosphere of an esports festival await you. In this material, we’ll tell you in detail about FISSURE’s history in Dota 2, the teams, format, and venue of the event.
FISSURE: From Online Tournaments to Grand LAN Events
FISSURE burst onto the Dota 2 esports scene with the FISSURE Universe online tournament series, which quickly gained popularity thanks to quality organization and star-studded team lineups. These tournaments became a springboard, showing that FISSURE knows how to bring together top players and create exciting content. In just a couple of years, they transitioned from online format to organizing major LAN tournaments, and FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 is already the second large-scale offline event with a million-dollar prize pool in Dota 2. This is an impressive leap that underscores FISSURE’s ambitions to become leaders in the esports world.
Where and When: Belgrade – The New Capital of Esports
The tournament will take place in Serbia, in Belgrade, at the legendary Sava Center (specifically in the Blue Hall, which holds up to 4,000 spectators). This is a convenient location in the New Belgrade district, easily accessible by public transport or taxi. The main dates for the LAN stage are October 31 to November 2, 2025, but the competition actually starts earlier: the group stage is scheduled for October 23–27, and the playoffs will conclude with a BO5 grand final. Of course, Belgrade wasn’t chosen by accident – the city has a rich history in esports, and FISSURE wants to create an atmosphere where fans from all over the world can get there without much trouble and feel like part of a large community.
Teams: Who Will Fight for the Million
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 will bring together 16 teams: 11 with direct invites and 5 through regional qualifiers (Americas, Europe, Asia). Essentially, this event will be the first major tournament after The International, where we’ll be able to watch teams play with modified rosters for the first time live. Here’s the complete list of teams flying to Serbia’s capital:
- Team Falcons: The International champions and last season’s FISSURE PLAYGROUND finalists.
- Tundra Esports: FISSURE PLAYGROUND 1 champions, now joined by Pure and Ari.
- Team Spirit: We’ll see the Dragons without their legendary captain – Miposhka – for the first time.
- Team Liquid: Strengthened with Ace and t0fu from Gaimin Gladiators.
- Nigma Galaxy: With KuroKy in the coach slot.
- Aurora Gaming: A new interesting mix of CIS and Asian players (Mikoto and Oli joined).
- MOUZ: A completely new roster assembled by Seleri.
- BetBoom Team: Kiritich joined in the carry position.
- Virtus.pro: An experimental European roster that fought through qualifiers to the event.
- HEROIC: A bright star that surprised at the last International.
- PARIVISION: After bronze at TI, they kept their roster despite all the rumors and can be considered favorites.
- Yakult Brothers: Made it through Asian qualifiers.
- Runa Team: Made it through Eastern European qualifiers.
- VICI Gaming: Chinese legends.
- Team Yandex: Another interesting CIS team with experienced players.
- Cobra: Mysterious underdogs from Peru who shouldn’t be underestimated.
Format
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 is a Tier 1 tournament with a dynamic format. The group stage (October 23–27) will use a modified Swiss system with 16 teams: all matches are BO3, where the top 8 teams advance to playoffs and the rest are eliminated. To make it to the top 8, you need to secure three wins. Playoffs (October 28 – November 2) are in double-elimination format (with lower bracket): all matches are BO3, except for the grand final, where we hope to see all 5 maps of the brightest showdown. The $1,000,000 prize pool will see winners take home $300,000 along with the trophy.
Tickets: Your Pass to the Dota 2 Celebration
Ticket sales are already open at fissure.pro and are available in several variations:
- NEWBIE (one-day): Free seating in the sector, access to autographs. Perfect for a trial visit.
- PRO (three-day): Full access for all days, free seating, autographs.
- LEGEND (three-day VIP): Priority for autographs + exclusive gifts (hoodie, stickers, poster tube with poster, keychain, pins).
Tickets can be purchased in both euros and rubles, which is very convenient (especially for residents from Russia who plan to come to Belgrade specifically for this event). In the first season, tickets sold out quickly, so don’t delay!
What's Interesting: Not Just Matches, But a Real Festival
FISSURE PLAYGROUND isn’t just about watching matches, but a live event with tons of activities that organizers have prepared for all spectators:
- VR activities: Immerse yourself in the virtual reality of Dota – try yourself in the role of a Dota 2 hero!
- 1v1 games: Battle with friends or pro players in mini-tournaments.
- Arcade machines and chill zones: Relax between matches, play arcade games, or just chat.
- Exclusive merch: Purchase limited, commemorative items from FISSURE and teams.
- Autograph sessions: Meet your favorite players – available for all tickets, but with priority for VIP.
The organizers emphasize a “festival atmosphere” – this is a place where fans can come with friends and spend the whole day among like-minded people and Dota 2 enthusiasts. You’ll definitely have things to do during breaks between maps, matches, and while waiting for games to start.
Remembering What Happened in the First Season
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 1 took place from January 24 to February 2, 2025, in Serbia, also with a $1,000,000 prize pool. This was the series debut, and it was a great success! The winners were Tundra Esports, who staged an upset against Team Falcons in the grand final: losing 0-2, they won 3-2. The final was also memorable for dyrachyo’s epic comeback after his departure from Gaimin Gladiators, where Antov proved he’s a top player. The tournament gathered millions of views and attracted the attention of all Dota 2 fans, which laid the foundation for the second season, as everyone wanted to see the continuation of this story.
Conclusion
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 – DOTA is not just a tournament, but a celebration for the community, where world-class competition combines with fan activities. With $1,000,000 on the line, 16 top teams, and history from the first season, this event promises to be legendary. Team SIH, as information partners, will keep you updated on all events happening in Belgrade and will prepare a lot of exclusive content for you on our social networks!
Author: Alex
Alex is an author and esports observer with more than seven years of experience. He specializes in analyzing new releases in the world of computer games, gaming services, and in-game economies. Alex shares practical experience and an expert perspective on the development of gaming, helping readers understand complex mechanics and stay up to date with the latest news.
