BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 kicks off tomorrow in Hong Kong

BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 is one of the key Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of the year. The event will run from November 12 to 16 in Hong Kong with a total prize pool of $350,000.Eight teams are split into two groups: four received direct invitations via the VRS ranking, and four earned wildcard slots. Group stage matches will be played in a Bo3 format, with the grand final decided in a Bo5 series.<h2>Key teams and players at BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2</h2>Vitality enters as the main favorite and reigning champion of the first season. Robin “<a href="/en/players/ropz" target="_self">ropz</a>” Kool — one of the most consistent and intelligent&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 players</a>&nbsp;in the world — is known for his composure and impeccable positioning. His arrival strengthened the Vitality roster even further.Don’t underestimate FURIA, who recently triumphed at IEM Chengdu 2025, as well as Spirit and The MongolZ, both capable of challenging the top contenders.<h3>Why you should follow the tournament</h3>BLAST Rivals is an important milestone before upcoming Majors and will reveal who’s holding the lead in the new CS2 season. Expect intense matches, tactical depth, and competition without margin for error.

IEM Chengdu 2025: FURIA defeats Vitality and becomes tournament champion

The grand final of IEM Chengdu 2025 ended with a confident victory for FURIA over Team Vitality (3:0). The Brazilian squad showcased exceptional gameplay across all three maps —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;(13:11),&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;(13:10), and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;(13:9). Through aggressive tactics and perfect team coordination, FURIA dominated the series, leaving no room for a comeback from the French side.Danil “<a href="/en/players/molodoy" target="_self">molodoy</a>” Golubenko stood out as the tournament’s MVP. His consistent frags and clutch plays secured FURIA’s path to victory. This marks the team’s first major title of 2025, reaffirming their status as one of the top rosters on the global Counter-Strike 2 scene.Team Vitality fought until the end but couldn’t overcome FURIA’s pressure. Despite the defeat, they demonstrated solid form and remain a strong contender for future events.In the third-place match, Falcons triumphed over MOUZ with a 2:1 score, closing their IEM Chengdu 2025 run on a high note.

IEM Chengdu 2025: Vitality and FURIA reach the grand final

The semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025 have concluded, revealing the two top contenders for the title. In the grand final, Vitality and FURIA — teams that proved their dominance through hard-fought series — will face off.Vitality — MOUZ — 2:1 Vitality pulled off a phenomenal comeback on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>, turning the score from 5-12 to victory, and clinched a hard-fought win over MOUZ. After dropping the second map, the French team regrouped and took the decider to secure their spot in the grand final.FURIA — Falcons — 2:0 (<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;13:5,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13:11) Brazil’s FURIA dominated their opponents with relentless aggression and perfect coordination.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/molodoy" target="_self">molodoy</a>&nbsp;stood out as a key player, turning several crucial rounds with decisive frags. His consistency was instrumental in FURIA’s path to the final.Now, the IEM Chengdu 2025 grand final will feature a thrilling showdown between Vitality and FURIA to determine the next champion.

IEM Chengdu 2025: Quarterfinal Results — Vitality Defeats Astralis, FURIA Advances Past The MongolZ

The IEM Chengdu 2025 quarterfinals delivered thrilling matches and unexpected twists.Vitality — Astralis 2:1 In a tense series, Vitality defeated Astralis 2-1. The team showed consistent performance across all three maps, winning key rounds through coordinated teamwork and timely eco-frags. Astralis managed to take one map, largely thanks to efforts from&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jabbi" target="_self">jabbi</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>, but couldn’t turn the series around.FURIA — The MongolZ 2:0 FURIA comfortably defeated The MongolZ 2-0. The Brazilian squad dominated both maps, leaving their opponents with little chance to respond. Effective communication and precise shooting made the result inevitable.With these victories, Vitality and FURIA advance to the semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025, where they will fight for a spot in the tournament final.

IEM Chengdu 2025 Group Stage Results

The final day of the IEM Chengdu 2025 group stage featured several major outcomes that reshaped the landscape ahead of the playoffs. Among the key matches was a clash of leaders, surprising losses for favorites, and updates on which teams advanced and which were eliminated.<h2>Key matches and surprises</h2>One of the most watched games was Team Vitality vs G2 Esports. G2 competed without their regular player Nemanja “<a href="/en/players/hunter" target="_self">huNter‑</a>” Kovač, replaced by coach “sAw” . Vitality convincingly won the series 2‑0 (13‑4, 13‑11) to secure a spot in the playoffs.Another shock came with the elimination of the favorite Spirit. Despite the efforts of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/donk" target="_self">donk</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sh1ro" target="_self">sh1ro</a>, the Mongolian team with new player&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/controlez" target="_self">controlez</a>&nbsp;proved stronger across three maps.<h3>Playoff qualifiers and eliminated teams</h3>Six teams advanced to the playoffs from the group stage: group winners Falcons (Group A) and MOUZ (Group B) went directly to the semifinals. The second and third-placed teams — Team Vitality, Astralis, FURIA, and The MongolZ — entered the quarterfinals.Teams that were eliminated at the group stage and did not advance: Spirit, G2 Esports, paiN Gaming, HEROIC, Virtus.pro, TYLOO, Lynn Vision, Natus Vincere, FaZe Clan, and 3DMAX.<h3>Key players</h3>– Mathieu «<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>» Herbaut from Team Vitality once again proved his top-tier status and was a major factor in his team’s success. – Special attention goes to controlez from The MongolZ, whose group stage performance was unexpectedly strong and helped the team make a statement.

IEM Chengdu 2025 — Results of Day Two: Who Was Eliminated and Who Still Fights for the CS2 Playoffs

The second day of IEM Chengdu 2025 has concluded, marking a decisive moment for several teams. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament is moving closer to the playoff stage, and the competition for upper bracket spots is getting fiercer with every match.Some teams had to say goodbye to their playoff dreams today. Natus Vincere failed to secure a key victory and were eliminated after losing 1–2 to HEROIC. A similar fate awaited 3DMAX, who couldn’t keep up against Lynn Vision. FaZe and TYLOO also exited the event.At the same time, paiN and Virtus.pro earned crucial wins to stay in contention for playoff qualification.Four teams have already locked in playoff spots and will play tomorrow for direct semi-final berths: FURIA, MOUZ, Astralis, and Falcons.The upcoming matches will determine who advances directly to the semi-finals and who will fight through the quarterfinals. Will&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kyousuke" target="_self">kyousuke</a>&nbsp;be able to stop the surging Astralis? Can FURIA overcome the current tournament favorites? The final stage of IEM Chengdu 2025 promises to be spectacular.

IEM Chengdu 2025: First Day Recap — Favorites Win, Astralis Shocks

Falcons 2:0 TYLOO —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;13‑8,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;13‑3. Falcons controlled both maps confidently. FURIA 2:0 Lynn Vision —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;13‑8,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;13‑2. The Brazilians dominated from the start. MOUZ 2:0 FaZe Clan — MOUZ handled their opponents without major problems. Vitality 2:1 Virtus.pro — Overpass 9‑13, Dust2 13‑11,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13‑4. Vitality turned the series around after losing the first map.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/mezii" target="_self">mezii</a>&nbsp;showed resilience and carried the team on the decisive map. The MongolZ 2:1 Heroic — A tense series where the Mongolian squad showed character to defeat their opponents.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/910" target="_self">910</a>&nbsp;impressed with consistent play and high ratings, becoming the hero of the match. G2 2:0 3DMAX — A confident win with no surprises. Spirit 2:0 paiN — The series ended smoothly for Spirit. Astralis 2:1 NAVI —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;16‑13, Mirage 13‑10, Inferno 16‑13.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>&nbsp;stood out on Nuke, securing the win for his team, while NAVI couldn’t realize their potential.

Aurora crowned champions of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025

Aurora secured a hard-fought victory at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, defeating Legacy 3-2 in the grand final. The Turkish team showed an inconsistent performance throughout the final but managed to clinch the win on the last map.In the semifinals, Aurora completely dominated GamerLegion, winning both maps 13-1.A key factor in their success was the consistent performance of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/wicadia" target="_self">Wicadia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xantares" target="_self">XANTARES</a>, who constantly delivered entry kills and maintained a high level of accuracy even under pressure. Tactical preparation and team coordination allowed Aurora to dictate the pace of the game from the first rounds.In the end, Aurora became the champion of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, taking home the top prize and reinforcing their status as one of the strongest teams of the season. Legacy settled for silver, while GamerLegion lost the third-place match to SAW.With this triumph in Bucharest, Aurora not only claimed their first trophy under this tag but also proved they can compete with the elite of global CS2 and aim for leadership in upcoming tournaments.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Group Stage Completed — Playoffs Participants Announced

The group stage of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 has concluded. The last day was packed with decisive matches that determined the teams advancing to the playoffs and those leaving the tournament.<h2>Match results of the day</h2>Legacy 2:0 FlyQuest Legacy confidently secured their playoff spot, defeating FlyQuest 13-7 on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;and 13-11 on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>. The Australian team looked focused, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/latto" target="_self">latto</a>&nbsp;standing out as the key player with a 1.36 rating and several crucial clutches. FlyQuest, on the other hand, ended their group stage run.GamerLegion 2:0 Gentle Mates The European squad handled the French team without major issues, winning both maps. Solid team play allowed GamerLegion to advance to the playoffs among the last from the group stage. Gentle Mates exit the tournament.Aurora 2:1 Astralis Despite Astralis playing without&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/device" target="_self">device</a>, replaced by coach ruggah, the Danes managed to take one map from Aurora but lost 1-2 overall.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/wicadia" target="_self">Wicadia</a>&nbsp;played a key role in Aurora's success, showing consistent shooting and several crucial entry frags. The victory secured Aurora a spot in the playoffs, while Astralis ends their run at the group stage.

Dramatic twists at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: recap of the last two match days

Two elimination-packed match days at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 brought shocking upsets, early playoff qualifications, and standout individual performances. Here’s what you need to know:<h2>Surprises and teams eliminated from PGL Masters Bucharest 2025</h2>BetBoom bowed out of the tournament after a tough 1–2 series against Gentle Mates. The clutch king&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/mopoz" target="_self">mopoz</a>&nbsp;delivered four decisive rounds and was named MVP of the match. 3DMAX also ended their run after losing 0–2 to Astralis. fnatic couldn’t advance either — their series against GamerLegion ended in disappointment, sending them home early.<h3>Teams already through to the playoffs</h3>HEROIC became the first to lock in a playoff spot thanks to consistent and dominant map performances. Liquid fought their way through with a stunning comeback win over FlyQuest —&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/elige" target="_self">EliGE</a>&nbsp;once again proved he’s the heart of the roster. SAW created a sensation by defeating Aurora and securing a place among the top eight.<h3>Tomorrow’s decisive matches</h3>The final group stage clashes will decide the remaining playoff contenders. On the line — the last tickets to the playoffs and the fight to stay alive. The matchups: Legacy vs FlyQuest, GamerLegion vs Gentle Mates, and Aurora vs Astralis.