Dota 2 – TI 2024 Grand Finals Recap: New Champions Crowned

The International 2024 has officially concluded, and Team Liquid are your new world champions. With an incredible display of coordination, adaptability, and raw execution, Liquid swept Gaimin Gladiators 3-0 in the grand finals held at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Liquid’s Championship Run

Team Liquid entered TI13 with high expectations — and they delivered at every step.

After a dominant showing in the group stage, they advanced to the upper bracket of the playoffs and never dropped a series. Their path to the grand final included confident wins over 1win and Tundra Esports, two of the tournament’s most dangerous underdogs. Liquid’s ability to adapt mid-series and execute precision teamfights made them a nightmare for every opponent.

In the grand finals, Liquid brought a mix of high-tempo drafts and flexible hero roles, often catching Gaimin off guard in the early game. Their laning phase dominance translated into map control and objective pressure, leaving Gladiators little room to recover.

• Game 1: A 29-minute stomp that showcased early game discipline and overwhelming map control.

• Game 2: A 44-minute slugfest, where Liquid survived repeated high ground defenses and turned a close mid-game into a decisive win through superior team coordination.

• Game 3: A textbook finish — Liquid took full command from the draft, snowballed lanes, and closed it out in 34 minutes.

Every player on the roster stepped up, but it was Mickey and Boxi who stood out in the finals with clutch plays, smart positioning, and flawless initiations.

This marks Team Liquid’s second TI title, cementing their status as one of the most successful and consistent organizations in Dota 2 history.

Tournament Highlights

• Team Spirit’s Collapse: One of the early favorites, Spirit stumbled in the playoffs and exited in the 9th–12th range after losses to nouns and Xtreme Gaming — a shocker for fans.

• Gaimin Gladiators’ Grit: Though they fell short in the finals, Gladiators had an impressive run, fighting through the lower bracket and eliminating teams like Cloud9 and Tundra Esports along the way.

• Underdog Surge: Teams like nouns (North America) and 1win (Eastern Europe) pushed past expectations, proving that the competitive landscape continues to shift.

Final Standings

• 1st Place: Team Liquid – $1,154,818

• 2nd Place: Gaimin Gladiators – $359,281

• 3rd Place: Tundra Esports – $230,921