The organization Gaimin Gladiators has officially announced that their roster will not participate in The International 2025, the main Dota 2 tournament of the year. This decision resulted from unsuccessful negotiations with invited players—the parties could not agree on terms that would allow the team to compete in such an important event.

The absence of Gaimin Gladiators creates a vacancy in the tournament, and The International organizers have already begun searching for a replacement to maintain the full lineup of participants and the balance of the bracket. As of now, it is unknown which team will take Gaimin Gladiators ' place; however, it will likely be one of the invited or qualified teams ready to perform at the highest level.

The participation of Gaimin Gladiators was anticipated by fans and experts, as the team had shown consistent form in previous tournaments. Their absence could impact the playoff bracket and potential paths to the finals for other favorites.