Update as of 23:00 CEST: Mid laner Quinn "Quinn" Callahan has shared his own comments on the situation. According to him, the players were ready to participate in The International 2025 under the Gaimin Gladiators banner, but the organization denied them this opportunity:

We explicitly communicated, in writing, that we were ready, willing and able to compete in The International under the Gaimin Gladiators banner. Gaimin Gladiators , however, refused to allow us to do so.
Quinn on X

Quinn also emphasized that there are unresolved issues between the players and the club, which forced the team to seek legal assistance:

In light of the recent statement from Gaimin Gladiators about the withdrawal from The International 2025 in Hamburg, we believe it necessary to provide some clarification.

There are some outstanding issues between us and Gaimin Gladiators that necessitated that we retain legal counsel. That being said, the decision to withdraw from The International was made unilaterally by Gaimin Gladiators .
Quinn on X

Original News
Following the news about Gaimin Gladiators withdrawing from the main event of the year — The International 2025 in Hamburg, the organization released an official statement.

In the club's statement, it was noted that after extensive negotiations with the current Dota 2 roster, a difficult decision was made not to participate in the tournament. The players' representatives expressed a desire to compete independently, without the Gaimin Gladiators banner. Due to roster change regulations, the organization could not guarantee a stable and compliant lineup for TI, so withdrawing was the only option.

Meanwhile, Gladiators emphasized that the situation is currently under review by their legal team, preventing the club from disclosing all details. The organization promised to provide a full and transparent update soon, thanking fans for their support during this challenging time.