Dota 2: TEAM VISION vs Team Falcons (BO3) - The International Group Stage

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Market context

TEAM VISION and Team Falcons are scheduled to face off in a best-of-three Dota 2 match during The International Group Stage on 13 August 2026 at 05:00 ET. The 0% probability currently assigned suggests either minimal trading activity or strong consensus that this particular matchup will not occur as scheduled. With settlement closing just hours after the match's start time, any delay beyond the seven-day grace period would trigger a 50-50 resolution, creating asymmetric risk for those holding positions.

Historical precedent from The International tournaments shows that group stage matches rarely fail to materialise entirely, though scheduling disruptions have occurred. In 2023 and 2024, technical issues and player visa complications caused postponements rather than cancellations, typically resolved within the 168-hour window. The complete absence of trading interest here may reflect either low perceived stakes in this particular fixture or uncertainty about whether both teams will field rosters by August 2026—a considerable distance away for esports rosters, which experience frequent roster changes and organisational shifts.

Traders should monitor official The International announcements regarding final group assignments and team confirmations as the event approaches. Visa processing timelines for international players typically become critical 4-6 weeks before tournament dates. Any withdrawal or replacement of either organisation would alter match viability substantially. Current scheduling also places this match at an unusually early hour for Western audiences, which occasionally correlates with technical broadcast complications in past International events.

Methodology

This page reviews Dota 2: TEAM VISION vs Team Falcons (BO3) - The International Group Stage across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Prediction Today, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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