Day 3 of ESL One Raleigh 2025 brought the group stage to a thrilling close, locking in the playoff bracket and sending four teams home. From last-minute tiebreakers to regional heartbreak, the final day of group play had everything fans could hope for—plus a clear glimpse into the evolving tournament meta.
Let’s break down the results, playoff seeds, and shifting power dynamics heading into the live arena phase.
Source: Liquidpedia
Group A: PARIVISION Tops Group, Spirit and Liquid Advance
After two dominant days, PARIVISION continued their streak with a clean 2-0 over Nigma Galaxy, locking in the top spot in Group A with a 9-1 game score.
Meanwhile, Team Spirit swept Talon Esports, completing a perfect Day 3 to finish second and earn an Upper Bracket seed.
Key Day 3 Results:
- PARIVISION 2-0 Nigma Galaxy
- Team Spirit 2-0 Talon Esports
- Team Liquid 1-1 Shopify Rebellion
Nigma Galaxy’s surprising early success fizzled by Day 3, while Talon and Shopify Rebellion were both eliminated after ending with just one game win each.
Final Group A Standings:
| Team | Match Record | Game Score |
|---|---|---|
| PARIVISION | 4-1-0 | 9-1 |
| Team Spirit | 3-2-0 | 8-2 |
| Team Liquid | 2-2-1 | 6-4 |
| Nigma Galaxy | 2-0-3 | 4-6 |
| Shopify Rebellion | 0-2-3 | 2-8 |
| Talon Esports | 0-1-4 | 1-9 |
Group B: Falcons Fly High, Tundra Wins the Tiebreaker
Group B ended in a three-way scramble for playoff positioning. Team Falcons, playing with Quinn as a stand-in, took a split against Team Tidebound but still clinched first place with a 7-3 record.
Tundra Esports and BetBoom Team both finished 6-4, forcing a tiebreaker match. Despite their inconsistency, Tundra pulled through with a clean 2-0 victory, locking in second and the final Upper Bracket seed.
Key Day 3 Results:
- Tundra 2-0 HEROIC
- Team Tidebound 1-1 Falcons
- BetBoom 2-0 AVULUS
- Tundra 2-0 BetBoom (Tiebreaker)
With HEROIC and Team Tidebound eliminated, AVULUS secured the last Lower Bracket seed.
Final Group B Standings:
| Team | Match Record | Game Score |
| Team Falcons | 2-3-0 | 7-3 |
| Tundra Esports | 1-4-0 | 6-4 |
| BetBoom Team | 2-2-1 | 6-4 |
| AVULUS | 1-3-1 | 5-5 |
| Team Tidebound | 0-4-1 | 4-6 |
| HEROIC | 0-2-3 | 2-8 |
Playoff Bracket Locked In
With the group stage over, the playoff bracket is set. All matches will be played on LAN in front of a live audience starting April 10.
Upper Bracket Semifinals:
- PARIVISION vs Tundra Esports
- Team Falcons vs Team Spirit
Lower Bracket Round 1:
- Team Liquid vs AVULUS
- BetBoom Team vs Nigma Galaxy
Meta Shifts: Medusa, Nature’s Prophet & Tinker Dominate
Day 3 confirmed several key meta trends:
- Medusa remains one of the most-contested and highest-impact heroes.
- Nature’s Prophet and Tinker are still winning despite nerfs.
- Ancient Apparition continues to surprise with a 78.95% win rate.
Other noteworthy picks:
- Keeper of the Light sees play as a Medusa enabler or paired with Storm/Bristle.
- Tiny and Jakiro are still stable support/core flex picks.
- Anti-Mage was banned several times but never picked, likely as a hard Medusa counter.
The group stage is over, and now the real battle begins. With ESL One Raleigh 2025 heading into the playoff phase, all eyes are on the LAN stage to see which teams can keep their momentum—and which will rise from the Lower Bracket.
Let the road to the Grand Finals begin.
FAQs
Q: How many teams remain?
A: Eight teams advance to playoffs. Four were eliminated after the group stage.
Q: Who made the Upper Bracket?
A: PARIVISION, Team Spirit, Team Falcons, and Tundra Esports.
Q: Who’s out of the tournament?
A: Shopify Rebellion, Talon Esports, HEROIC, and Team Tidebound.
Q: Who looked strongest so far?
A: PARIVISION and Falcons appear dominant. Tundra’s rebound is also impressive.
Q: When do playoffs begin?
A: April 10, with the Grand Finals set for April 13.
