Blast Open Spring Lisbon 2025
The CS2 2025 circuit is making significant stops in Denmark and Portugal with the BLAST Open Spring 2025 event. This tournament follows January's BLAST Bounty, where Team Spirit emerged victorious. Mid-March marks the continuation of this competitive landscape, as teams first gather at the Copenhagen studio.
Once the qualifying rounds conclude in Denmark, successful teams will advance to the playoff stage in Lisbon, Portugal, starting March 28. The MEO Arena, familiar to fans since it previously hosted top-tier events in 2022, sets the stage for an exciting competition. Participants and spectators alike can look forward to an event brimming with competitive spirit and high-level play.
Team and Match Structure for BLAST Open Spring 2025
BLAST's second major event for Counter-Strike 2 in 2025 takes off in the Copenhagen studio. Running from March 19 to 26, it hosts 16 teams divided into two groups of eight. These groups compete in a double-elimination format, with best-of-three matches determining their progress.
At this stage, the top two teams in each group’s upper bracket final secure spots in the playoffs. The winner advances directly to the semifinals, while the runner-up and the last team standing in the lower bracket move to the quarterfinals.
The competition then shifts to Lisbon’s MEO Arena from March 28 to 30, where the six remaining teams face off in a single-elimination bracket to crown the champion. Notably, this tournament will not feature the Bounty system implemented in earlier months.
The lineup consists of teams qualifying through various routes. Twelve teams received direct invitations based on their standing in the Valve Ranking System (VRS) as of February 3. These include renowned teams such as Team Spirit, G2 Esports, and Team Vitality. Meanwhile, four teams emerged from the BLAST Rising events, representing Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Teams like Astralis from Europe and M80 from North America joined through this circuit.
| Qualification Method | Teams |
|---|---|
| VRS Global Rankings | Team Spirit, G2 Esports, The MongolZ, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, Eternal Fire, MOUZ, Team Falcons, Team Liquid, FURIA, Virtus.pro |
| BLAST Rising EU | Astralis |
| BLAST Rising NA | M80 |
| BLAST Rising SA | Imperial Esports |
| BLAST Rising Asia | The Huns Esports* |
These qualifications ensure a diverse field comprising both highly ranked squads and emerging talent from the BLAST Rising circuit, setting the stage for intense competition.
BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025 Schedule, Outcomes, and Rankings
Initial Rounds
The initial rounds of matches for the BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025 occurred at predetermined times in Central European Time (CET). In the opening matches, Spirit convincingly gained a victory over The Huns with a score of 2 to 0. MOUZ similarly succeeded against Falcons with a 2-0 result. Vitality had a strong showing against Astralis, securing a 2-0 win, while FaZe fell short against VP, with VP triumphing 2-1.
The second wave of matches saw G2 overpower Imperial 2-0, and Eternal Fire delivered a confident win against Liquid with the same score. MongolZ faced off against M80, resulting in a narrow 2-1 victory for MongolZ. NaVi asserted their dominance by defeating FURIA 2-0.
In the lower brackets, Falcons emerged victorious against The Huns, sending them home. FaZe defeated Astralis 2-0, continuing their journey. MOUZ edged out Spirit in a closely fought contest, taking it 2-1, and advancing to the upper bracket final. Vitality secured their spot in the upper bracket final by defeating VP 2-0.
The lower parts of Group B saw Liquid overpowered by MongolZ, eliminating Liquid, while M80 managed a 2-1 victory over FURIA. Eternal Fire and NaVi battled in the upper bracket, with Eternal Fire winning 2-0. In the lower brackets, MongolZ faced defeat by G2, who secured a strong 2-0 win.
In further matches, MOUZ went down against Vitality in the upper bracket final, with Vitality securing a semifinal berth. Spirit met VP and won 2-0 in the lower bracket final, eliminating VP. Eternal Fire clinched a semifinal spot by overcoming NaVi, while G2 edged out MongolZ to proceed to the quarterfinals.
Knockout Phase
In Lisbon, six teams are in contention to claim the championship. The playoff phase will determine the ultimate victor, with Eternal Fire awaiting their opponent. The grand final, a highly anticipated best-of-five showdown, is scheduled with the top performance expected from both competitors.
Rankings
The prize distribution for the BLAST Open Spring 2025 tournament highlights the stakes involved for each team's performance.
| Rank | Prize Money (USD) | Team Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $150,000 | TBD |
| 2nd | $60,000 | TBD |
| 3rd-4th | $40,000 | TBD, TBD |
| 5th-6th | $20,000 | TBD, TBD |
| 7th-8th | $10,000 | MongolZ, VP |
| 9th-12th | $7,500 | M80, Liquid, FaZe Clan, Falcons |
| 13th-16th | $5,000 | FURIA, Imperial, Astralis, The Huns |
This detailed breakdown offers insight into the competitive nature and financial incentives present within the tournament's rankings.
BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025: Viewing Options
The BLAST Open Spring 2025 tournament is available to watch live through several platforms. Fans can tune in on Twitch, YouTube, and BLAST.tv for real-time action. In addition to live streams, each platform will offer recordings of the matches, uploaded at the end of the day without any spoilers for those who want to catch up.
