Counter-Strike 2 competition updates bring good news for Astralis and Imperial fans, as both teams have confirmed their participation in BLAST Open Lisbon 2025.  

Astralis' success in the European qualifiers

Astralis, a legendary organization from Denmark, showed an unbeatable form at the BLAST Rising Europe Spring 2025. In the final, the team defeated Parivision with a score of 2-1, securing a place in the main tournament. Throughout the competition, Astralis did not lose confidence, confidently passing all opponents, including 500 and 9INE. This result proves that the team remains one of the strongest representatives of Europe in CS2.

Imperial dominates in South America

The South American qualification ended with a triumph for the renewed Imperial lineup. The team defeated MIBR in a tense final with a score of 2-1. Imperial's path to victory also included convincing victories over paiN and Sharks, confirming that they are ready to compete with the best on the international stage. This success was a milestone for the organization, which is looking to return to the world stage with new ambitions.

What's next.

BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 will be an arena for the battle of the 16 best teams in the world with a prize pool of $400,000. The tournament will take place from March 19 to 30 at MEO Arena, Lisbon. Fans are looking forward to seeing whether Astralis and Imperial will be able to continue their winning streaks and surprise their opponents on the main stage.

These results confirm the high level of preparation of both teams and their readiness to fight for the title.