Team Falcons

Team Falcons, though a relatively young organization founded in 2023, quickly became one of the most formidable rosters in competitive Dota 2, earning international recognition through major LAN victories and their back-to-back TI performances.

Early Days

Team Falcons was formed in late 2023 with a blend of experienced veterans and rising talents, including TI veterans Cr1t‑ and Sneyking, alongside emerging stars Skiter, Malr1ne, and ATF. From the start, the team aimed to compete at the highest tier of Dota 2, quickly qualifying for premier tournaments such as BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 and DreamLeague Season 22.

Their debut was marked by strong team synergy, with the veteran leadership ensuring young players adapted quickly to international competition. Early LAN successes solidified their reputation as a team capable of challenging the established elite.

Rise to International Dominance

Team Falcons’ trajectory skyrocketed after their 5th-place finish at The International 2023, which provided experience against the best teams in the world. Building on this foundation, Falcons dominated 2024–2025 tournaments:

BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024: First major LAN title for the roster, highlighted by standout plays from Skiter and Malr1ne.

DreamLeague Seasons 22 & 23: Showcased disciplined rotations and aggressive play, with ATF controlling tempo from the offlane and Sneyking orchestrating vision and rotations.

ESL One Birmingham 2024: Tactical drafting and precise execution led to another major championship.

The International 2025: Falcons reached the pinnacle of competitive Dota 2, defeating Xtreme Gaming 3–2 in a dramatic Grand Final. Every player delivered decisive contributions, cementing the team’s legacy as one of the top modern Dota rosters.

Playstyle and Reputation

Team Falcons are highly adaptive, aggressive, and mechanically precise. Their core strengths include:

Tempo control: Dominant in mid-game rotations and objective timing.

Teamfight execution: Veteran leadership ensures precise positioning and initiation.

Draft versatility: Ability to switch strategies mid-series based on opponent picks.

Balance of youth and experience: Young stars deliver raw impact, while veterans Sneyking and Cr1t provide strategic oversight.

Fans and analysts alike praise Falcons for their resilience under pressure, often winning series after losing early maps, and their innovative drafts that push modern meta boundaries.

Fun Facts

Two-time TI Champions in the first three years of existence: Team Falcons made history by winning The International 2025 as a roster formed just two years prior.

Veteran mentorship: Captain Sneyking and Cr1t mentor younger players Skiter, Malr1ne, and ATF, blending experience with explosive talent.

Rapid rise: Founded in 2023, Falcons achieved multiple premier titles and a TI championship within two years, an unprecedented accomplishment for a European/CIS team.

– The International 2025 Champions (3–2 vs. Xtreme Gaming)

– BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 Champion

– DreamLeague Season 22 & 23 Champion

– ESL One Birmingham 2024 Champion

– 5th Place at The International 2023