The BLAST Bounty 2025 tournament impresses with its unique draft system that adds intrigue to each round. In the first round, there was a sensation when several lower-seeded teams managed to beat the favorites, which only increases expectations from the 1/8 finals matches. The peculiarity of the draft is that the lower-seeded teams were able to choose their opponents. This created unexpected and exciting pairings and forced the teams to show strategic thinking before the matches even started.

This innovative approach emphasizes the importance of tactical analysis of the participants. The teams had to take into account not only their own strengths but also the weaknesses of potential opponents, making every choice extremely important.

One of the main surprises was the decision of BIG, ranked 11th in the ranking, to choose G2, the leader of the world ranking, as their opponent. This choice caused a wave of discussions, as BIG decided to take a risk by challenging the strongest team in the tournament. 

Another intriguing pair will be the confrontation between NAVI and Astralis. Both teams have a rich history of confrontations, and each of their matches always attracts a lot of attention from the audience. At this stage, NAVI looks like a favorite, but Astralis is known for its experience in key matches.

Full schedule of the 1/8 finals matches

The next two days promise to be full of exciting matches. Here's the schedule (all times are CET):

Saturday, January 18

• HEROIC (12) vs Liquid (08) - 12:00
• paiN (13) vs FaZe (06) - 14:30
• FlyQuest (16) vs Spirit (04) - 17:00
• Astralis (15) vs NAVI (02) - 19:30

Sunday, January 19

• Eternal Fire (10) vs Falcons (07) - 12:00
• FURIA (09) vs BetBoom (05) - 14:30
• Virtus.pro (14) vs Vitality (03) - 17:00
• BIG (11) vs G2 (01) - 19:30

Intrigues of the second round

At this stage, each match has its own unique story.

• HEROIC vs. Liquid: both teams have been showing consistent results in recent tournaments, and their match could be a real battle of tactics.
• paiN vs. FaZe: the Brazilian team aims to prove that it can compete on a par with the tops, while FaZe intends to strengthen its position among the favorites.
• FlyQuest vs. Spirit: FlyQuest will try to surprise the Russian team, which is consistently ranked among the top 5 in the world.
• Astralis vs. NAVI: a meeting of two legendary teams that often met in the playoffs of major tournaments.
• BIG vs. G2: a risky move from BIG, but perhaps this match will be the most intense and spectacular.

Why is BLAST Bounty 2025 so special?

The BLAST Bounty 2025 format sets a new standard for esports tournaments. The unique draft system adds more drama and opens up the possibility for sensations. This approach proves that the outcome of the competition depends not only on mechanics or tactics, but also on strategic thinking.

Follow the matches and events of the BLAST Bounty 2025 tournament, because there are unforgettable confrontations ahead that viewers will remember for years to come!