BLAST.tv Major: Austin 2025 – Full Format, Teams, and Betting Insights

Date: June 2–22, 2025
Location: Moody Center, Austin, Texas, USA
Prize Pool: $1,250,000
Organizer: BLAST & Valve

Expanded Format Breakdown

Stage 1 – Challengers Stage (June 2–5)

• 16 teams from MRQs
• Swiss system
• BO1 matches; Elimination/Advancement = BO3
• Top 8 advance to Stage 2

Stage 2 – Contenders Stage (June 7–10)

• 8 from Stage 1 + 8 invited via Valve Regional Standings (VRS)
• Swiss format
• BO1 matches; Elimination/Advancement = BO3
• Top 8 advance to Stage 3

Stage 3 – Legends Stage (June 12–15)

• 8 from Stage 2 + 8 invited via VRS
• Swiss format, same match rules
• Top 8 move to playoffs

Stage 4 – Champions Stage (June 19–22)

• Single-elimination bracket
• All matches are BO3
• Grand Final: June 22

Confirmed Participants

MRQ Qualifiers (Stage 1)

Europe: Heroic, OG, Nemiga, BetBoom, Metizport, B8
Americas: Complexity, Wildcard, NRG, Imperial, Fluxo, BESTIA
Asia: FlyQuest, TYLOO, Chinggis Warriors, Lynn Vision

VRS Invites (Stage 2)

Europe: Team Falcons, FaZe Clan, 3DMAX, Virtus.pro
Americas: paiN, FURIA, MIBR, M80

VRS Invites (Stage 3)

Europe: Team Vitality, MOUZ, Team Spirit, Aurora Gaming, NAVI, G2 Esports
Americas: Team Liquid
Asia: The MongolZ

Updated CS2 Map Pool

• Ancient
• Anubis
• Dust II
• Inferno
• Mirage
• Nuke
• Train (replaces Vertigo)

Betting Highlights

• High upset risk in BO1 Swiss rounds
• Teams from MRQs often come in “hot” – early value in Stages 1 & 2
• Vitality and MOUZ: top-tier stability
• The MongolZ and Aurora: potential upsets vs overconfident teams
• Track sniper stats: players like ZywOo, torzsi, s1mple may swing matches alone

Key Dates

• Stage 1: June 2–5
• Stage 2: June 7–10
• Stage 3: June 12–15
• Champions Stage: June 19–22

Summary

The BLAST.tv Major: Austin 2025 is set to be the most stacked CS2 event of the year. With 32 teams, a refreshed format, and key contenders across every region, it’s a perfect storm for fans, analysts, and bettors alike.