The grand final of IEM Katowice 2025 will not see NAVI — Spirit secured a 2-0 victory and earned a spot in the tournament's decisive match. This defeat marks the end for NAVI, who now exits the tournament. Although Spirit were considered favorites, the match was intense, with Dust II going to overtime.

This semifinal was particularly significant not only because of the tournament's status but also due to the history of confrontations between NAVI and Spirit. Both teams have frequently met in the final stages of major tournaments, and fans were anticipating a heated battle. NAVI entered the match after a confident performance in the group stage, while Spirit had consistently shown strong form throughout the tournament.

Match Summary

The first map, Mirage, NAVI's pick, began with Spirit's total dominance. They quickly seized the initiative and surged ahead 7-1. By halftime, NAVI managed to secure a few crucial rounds, but Spirit remained ahead — 8-4. After switching sides, NAVI tried to challenge, but Spirit gave them no chance to get back into the game, closing the map with a 13-8 victory.

On Dust II, Spirit's own pick, the match developed more dramatically. The first half ended in a tie at 6-6, but then NAVI took the lead 10-7. However, Spirit quickly equalized, taking the game into overtime. In overtime, Spirit were slightly stronger — 16-14, securing them a 2-0 match victory.

The tournament runs from January 29 to February 9 in Katowice, Poland. A total of 24 teams competed for a prize pool of $1 million. Spirit now prepares for the grand final, where they will compete for the main trophy. You can follow the schedule and results via this link.