The second CS2 competitive season continues to gain momentum as BLAST Open London assembles some of the finest teams globally for another elite showdown.
Following the recent Esports World Cup, where The MongolZ surprised many, the Fall edition of BLAST Open features 16 top-tier CS2 teams competing for essential VRS points as they aim for qualification for the year’s ultimate Major.
Sadly, The MongolZ is absent from the tournament due to visa issues. This opens a path for Team Vitality, champions of the Austin Major, looking to reclaim their status after disappointing performances at IEM Cologne, BLAST Bounty Season 2, and EWC. However, their journey is complicated by formidable opponents like the recent Bounty victors, Team Spirit, along with MOUZ, NAVI, and FaZe Clan, all in pursuit of the championship trophy.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of what you should know about BLAST Open London.
Teams and Format of BLAST Open London
The tournament features 16 teams, each with their rosters and routes to qualification outlined below:
| Team | Roster | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Team Vitality | apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| MOUZ | torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, Spinx | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| Team Spirit | chopper, zont1x, donk, sh1ro, zweih | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| FaZe Clan | rain, broky, karrigan, frozen, jcobbb | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| Natus Vincere | b1t, Aleksib, iM, w0nderful, makazze | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| FURIA | yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, molodoy, YEKINDAR | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| G2 Esports | huNter-, malbsMd, HeavyGod, SunPayus, matys | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| GamerLegion | ztr, Tauson, PR, REZ, Kursy | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| Virtus.pro | FL1T, fame, electroNic, ICY, Perfecto | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| Team Liquid | NAF, Twistzz, ultimate, NertZ, siuhy | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| Legacy | latto, dumau, saadzin, n1ssim, lux | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| Fnatic | KRIMZ, blameF, fear, jambo, CYPHER | VRS Global (July 2025) |
| ECSTATIC | kristou, Anlelele, nut nut, TMB, sirah | BLAST Rising EU |
| M80 | Swisher, slaxz-, s1n, Lake, HexT | BLAST Rising NA |
| Imperial Esports | VINI, noway, try, chelo, skullz | BLAST Rising SA |
| FlyQuest | INS, Vexite, regali, nettik, jks | BLAST Rising AS |
The competition is divided into two stages: an online group round followed by LAN finals at the renowned OVO Arena Wembley in the UK.
The initial stage sees the 16 teams divided into two groups:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Team Vitality FaZe Clan Natus Vincere Virtus.pro GamerLegion Fnatic ECSTATIC |
MOUZ Team Spirit FURIA G2 Esports Team Liquid Legacy Imperial Esports FlyQuest |
All matches during the group phase will be played in a best-of-three format. The top three teams from each group will proceed to the LAN finals: the group leaders will head straight to the semifinals, while the second and third-placed teams will enter the quarterfinals as high and low seeds, respectively.
The LAN finals will follow a single-elimination format. Quarterfinals and semifinals consist of best-of-three matches, while the championship match will be a best-of-five.
Schedule and Results of BLAST Open London
Group Stage (Closed Qualifier)
August 27, Wednesday
Group A Round 1
- 5am CT | 12pm CEST: Vitality 2-1 M80
- 3-13 Overpass
- 13-7 Dust 2
- 13-10 Inferno
- 7:30am CT | 2:30pm CEST: GamerLegion 2-0 Virtus.pro
- 10am CT | 5pm CEST: FaZe 2-1 ECSTATIC
- 10-13 Overpass
- 13-0 Dust 2
- 16-13 Inferno
- 12:30pm CT | 7:30pm CEST: NAVI 2-0 Fnatic
August 28, Thursday
Group B Round 1
- 5am CT | 12pm CEST: MOUZ 2-1 Imperial
- 2-13 Overpass
- 13-4 Mirage
- 13-7 Nuke
- 7:30am CT | 2:30pm CEST: G2 2-0 Liquid
- 10am CT | 5pm CEST: Spirit 2-0 FlyQuest
- 12:30pm CT | 7:30pm CEST: FURIA 2-1 Legacy
- 13-7 Inferno
- 6-13 Nuke
- 13-5 Mirage
August 29, Friday
Group A Lower Bracket Round 1
- 5am CT | 12pm CEST: Fnatic 2-0 ECSTATIC
- 7:30am CT | 2:30pm CEST: M80 2-1 Virtus.pro
- 4-13 Overpass
- 13-6 Dust 2
- 13-9 Mirage
ECSTATIC and Virtus.pro have been eliminated.
Group A Upper Bracket Semifinals
- 10am CT | 5pm CEST: Vitality 2-1 GamerLegion
- 13-9 Train
- 7-13 Inferno
- 13-4 Nuke
- 12:30pm CT | 7:30pm CEST: FaZe 2-0 NAVI
Team Vitality and FaZe Clan move on to the LAN finals.
August 30, Saturday
Group B Lower Bracket Round 1
- 5am CT | 12pm CEST: Team Liquid vs. Imperial
- 7:30am CT | 2:30pm CEST: Legacy vs. FlyQuest
Group B Upper Bracket Semifinals
- 10am CT | 5pm CEST: MOUZ vs. G2
- 12:30pm CT | 7:30pm CEST: Spirit vs. FURIA
(to be updated)
Final Rankings of BLAST Open London
| Place | Team | Prize Money | BLAST FFP Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | TBD | $150,000 | 3 |
| 2nd | TBD | $60,000 | 1 |
| 3rd-4th | TBD TBD |
$40,000 | 1 |
| 5th-6th | TBD TBD |
$20,000 | 1 |
| 7th-8th | TBD TBD |
$10,000 | 0 |
| 9th-12th | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$7,500 | 0 |
| 13th-16th | Virtus.pro ECSTATIC TBD TBD |
$5,000 | 0 |
How to Watch BLAST Open London
Tune in to the matches of BLAST Open Fall 2025 live on the official channels of BLAST Premier:
