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

Platform comparison

Market context

Team Falcons and GamerLegion are meeting in a best-of-three at The International group stage, a format where every map matters and late schedule movement can still affect settlement if the match slips beyond the market window. The event is running as a Swiss-style group stage from 13 to 16 August in Shanghai, with all matches best-of-three and the field already mid-way through the round-robin-style cut-down to the playoffs.[8][13]

An 80% crowd price implies Falcons are a clear favourite, but not an overwhelming one. That fits the shape of recent TI pricing: well-backed teams often sit in the high-70s or low-80s when they have an established LAN record and a cleaner path through the bracket, while an underdog still keeps some live equity if the series goes to three maps. Falcons also arrived with a winning opening result at TI 2026, which tends to support a shorter price in a short-format market.[7][14]

For traders, the main catalysts are simple: confirm the published start time, watch for any official delay or reschedule, and track whether the series is still inside the settlement window by 08:00 UTC on 15 August. Funding flow can matter at the margin in these esports books: lower-friction deposits such as SEPA or stablecoin rails tend to bring in faster-turnover liquidity than card-heavy flows, while higher fees or slower withdrawals can thin depth around live updates and late entrants.

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Methodology

This page compares Dota 2: Team Falcons vs GamerLegion (BO3) - The International Group Stage with a focus on payment rails and deposit friction. Polymarket accepts USDC on Polygon only; Kalshi only ACH/Plaid (US only); Betfair card/SEPA in EU/UK; Manifold no deposit. Polymarket Klarna UK additionally offers Klarna and SOFORT as fiat on-ramps to USDC. Live odds reflect the Polymarket order book.

Resolution & payout

Settlement path determines payout latency. Polymarket settles on-chain (USDC, minutes). Broker frontends like Polymarket Klarna UK add Klarna/SOFORT as fiat withdrawal options with T+1 processing. Kalshi: USD via ACH (T+1 to T+3). Betfair: local currency via card/SEPA (T+1 to T+5).

UK Frequently Asked Questions

What does SOFORT cost as a deposit method?

Polymarket Klarna UK charges no fees for SOFORT. The only cost is the internal FX spread (typically <1%) on EUR→USDC conversion. SOFORT itself has no end-user fees — the platform absorbs acquirer costs.

Which payment methods are supported?

Klarna (Pay Now / Pay Later), SOFORT, SEPA bank transfer, credit card (Visa/Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and direct USDC deposit on Polygon. Availability depends on your jurisdiction.

Can UK traders use Klarna to deposit on Polymarket?

Polymarket does not natively accept Klarna. To fund a Polymarket account from the UK, you must first purchase USDC via a crypto exchange (Coinbase UK, Kraken) or Revolut, then transfer to a Polygon-compatible wallet. Some third-party on-ramps (MoonPay, Transak) accept UK debit cards and may support Klarna buy-now-pay-later for crypto purchases.

What payment methods can UK users use for Polymarket?

UK traders typically use: (1) Coinbase UK or Kraken — buy USDC with GBP debit card or bank transfer; (2) Revolut — buy crypto and send to wallet; (3) MoonPay or Transak — Visa/Mastercard UK debit card directly to USDC on Polygon. Standard GBP-to-USDC conversion fees range from 0.5–2.5%.

How long do Polymarket withdrawals take for UK users?

Polymarket withdrawals to your Polygon wallet are instant (on-chain). Converting USDC back to GBP via Coinbase UK or Kraken typically takes 1–3 business days for bank transfer, or near-instant for Revolut. Polygon gas fees are minimal (<$0.01 per transaction).