IEM Chengdu 2025 Group Stage Results

Nov 5, 2025

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.

Key matches and surprises

One of the most watched games was Team Vitality vs G2 Esports. G2 competed without their regular player Nemanja “huNter‑” 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 donk and sh1ro, the Mongolian team with new player controlez proved stronger across three maps.

Playoff qualifiers and eliminated teams

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.

Key players

– Mathieu «ZywOo» 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.