Dota 2: Team Spirit vs TEAM VISION (BO3) - The International Playoffs

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Market context

Team Spirit face TEAM VISION in the upper bracket semifinal of The International 2026 Dota 2 playoffs on 21 August. The match is a best-of-three encounter scheduled for 4:00 AM ET, with the winner advancing directly to the grand final and the loser dropping to the lower bracket.

Team Spirit's recent form has been inconsistent through the group stage and early playoffs. The Russian organisation won TI11 in 2021 but has struggled to maintain that peak, finishing outside the top four at the last two International events. TEAM VISION, by contrast, represents a newer competitive force with a roster that has gained momentum through regional qualifiers and the play-in stages. Recent roster adjustments within Team Spirit—including changes to their support rotation—occurred less than two weeks before the tournament, according to Dota 2 beat coverage from Esports Observer. This timing leaves limited scrim data for evaluating team cohesion against a TEAM VISION squad that has trained as a unit for longer.

The 37% implied probability for Team Spirit reflects genuine uncertainty rather than consensus underdog status. Traders should monitor any last-minute roster confirmations or health issues affecting either team's key players, particularly mid-lane and carry positions where mechanical execution determines series outcomes. The settlement window closes at 14:00 UTC on 21 August, meaning the match must conclude before that deadline or resolve to 50-50. Any postponement would need rescheduling by 4 September 2026 at 23:59 ET to remain valid.

Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Dota 2: Team Spirit vs TEAM VISION (BO3) - The International Playoffs. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

When do sports markets resolve?

Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.

Can I bet on individual matches?

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What are live sports odds on Polymarket?

Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.

How fast do sports winnings settle?

Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.

Can I import form data and lineups?

This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.