Dota 2: LGD Gaming vs Xtreme Gaming (BO3) - The International Group Stage

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Market context

LGD Gaming and Xtreme Gaming are due to meet in a Bo3 at The International group stage, with the current line close to a coin-flip at 46% YES. That fits a match-up between two Chinese sides in a Swiss-style group phase where every map matters and the short format leaves limited room to recover from a slow start. The listed start time is 15 August 2026 at 02:00 UTC, and the event’s group stage runs from 13 to 16 August, so any delay would be priced first through whether the game is actually played inside the settlement window.

Recent context leans on roster disruption more than pure form. LGD has already had to manage a last-minute TI roster change after a player ban, with Topson brought in as a stand-in, which can sharpen volatility in a Bo3 even for a top-tier organisation. Xtreme come in from the same group-stage environment and have already been on the schedule during the opening days, so traders should watch for official match timing, any further roster notices, and whether either team’s earlier TI results change their elimination pressure. If the fixture slips, the market only stays live if it is rescheduled within 14 days; otherwise cancellation or a non-result would push settlement towards 50-50.

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Methodology

This page reviews Dota 2: LGD Gaming vs Xtreme Gaming (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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