The season of major tournaments in CS2 in 2025 is gaining momentum, and one of the main events of the spring will be the BLAST Open Spring. From March 19 to 30, 16 of the world's strongest teams will compete for an impressive prize pool of $400,000. The group stage will take place in Copenhagen, and the decisive matches will be held in Lisbon.
This tournament is particularly interesting because it features top teams that have qualified by ranking and teams that have passed through strict qualification processes.
Participating Teams and Selection System
This year, the BLAST Open Spring organizers invited 12 teams based on the VRS rating. The top teams included are Spirit, Vitality, NAVI, G2, Eternal Fire, FaZe, The Mongolz, MOUZ, Liquid, Virtus.pro, FURIA, and Falcons.
Four more slots were contested in regional qualifications. The tournament slots were claimed by:
Tournament Format and Key Points
The tournament begins with a group stage in Copenhagen, where 16 teams will compete to advance to the playoffs. Teams will be divided into two groups of 8, with a Double Elimination bracket within each group.
From the upper bracket, 2 teams will advance: 1st place to the semi-finals, 2nd place to the quarter-finals. Additionally, the third invitation to the playoffs will be awarded to a team that progresses through the lower bracket. A total of six best teams will earn the right to travel to Lisbon, where the final part of the competition will be held.
BLAST Open Spring 2025 is not just another tournament but a significant stage of the season, which can become a turning point for many teams.
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