TL;DR
- BLAST Austin Major 2025 marks CS2’s first North American Major with three-stage qualification system
- 24 teams directly invited across Legends, Contenders, and Opening stages based on Valve Regional Standings
- Regional qualifiers running April 14-17 will determine remaining 8 spots across six global regions
- European teams dominate direct invites while Asian and American regions show growing competitive depth
- Tournament format ensures global representation with strategic qualification pathways
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The April 7 deadline for Valve Regional Standings (VRS) invitations has established the foundation for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, marking Counter-Strike 2’s inaugural Major championship in North America. This landmark event represents a significant milestone for the competitive CS2 scene, bringing top-tier esports competition to American soil for the first time in the new game era. The official participant list for both direct invites and Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQs) will be confirmed based on current standings, though adjustments may occur if rankings shift before the qualification cutoff.
While current team allocations rely on HLTV ranking simulations, the invitation structure appears accurate for stages 2-3 of the North American Major. Tournament organizers maintain flexibility to recalibrate MRQ invitations should significant changes emerge in the competitive landscape leading up to the event.
All Teams Qualified for BLAST Austin Major 2025
Stage 3 Invitations (Legends Division)
- Vitality (Europe) – Reigning champions seeking back-to-back Major titles
- MOUZ (Europe) – Consistent top-tier performers with strong international results
- Team Spirit (Europe) – Eastern European powerhouse with explosive playstyle
- Eternal Fire (Europe) – Turkish representatives showing steady improvement
- NAVI (Europe) – Historic organization rebuilding around new core
- G2 Esports (Europe) – International roster with championship pedigree
- Team Liquid (Americas) – North American flagship team carrying regional hopes
- Mongolz (Asia) – Mongolian squad representing Asia’s rising competitive level
- TBD (8 additional teams determined after Stage 2 concludes)
Stage 2 Invitations (Contenders Bracket)
- Falcons (Europe) – Middle Eastern organization with international ambitions
- FaZe Clan (Europe) – Iconic brand with rebuilt international roster
- 3DMAX (Europe) – French scene representatives with methodical approach
- Virtus.pro (Europe) – CIS region stalwarts with disciplined tactical play
- PaiN (Americas) – Brazilian contenders known for aggressive executes
- FURIA (Americas) – Brazil’s most explosive team with unique playstyle
- MIBR (Americas) – Legendary Brazilian organization in rebuilding phase
- M80 (Americas) – North American rising stars with strong fundamentals
- TBD (8 more squads finalized after Stage 1 completion)
Stage 1 Invitations (Opening Round)
- OG (Europe) – European dark horse with upset potential
- Heroic (Europe) – Danish core known for structured teamplay
- Metizport (Europe) – Swedish mix showing promising results
- Nemiga Gaming (Europe) – Belarusian team with methodical approach
- BetBoom Team (Europe) – CIS region contenders with explosive potential
- Lynn Vision (Asia) – Chinese representatives aiming to make regional breakthrough
- FlyQuest (Asia) – Oceanic squad bringing unique playstyle to global stage
- Complexity (Americas) – North American organization with international roster
- Wildcard (Americas) – Canadian team showing steady improvement
- TyLoo (Asia) – Chinese esports institution with rich competitive history
- Chinggis Warriors (Asia) – Mongolian contenders representing region’s growing depth
- B8 (Europe) – Ukrainian organization led by legendary player s1mple
- NRG (Americas) – North American squad in rebuilding process
- Imperial (Americas) – Brazilian veterans with championship experience
- Fluxo (Americas) – Brazilian organization focused on developing young talent
- Bestia (Americas) – Chilean representatives showing South American growth
All Teams Playing in BLAST Austin Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQs)
European MRQ (6 Qualification Spots)
- Astralis – Danish dynasty in rebuilding phase with new international roster
- GamerLegion – International mix known for deep tournament runs
- SAW – Portuguese representatives with aggressive T-side executes
- BC.GAME – Bulgarian organization showing steady improvement
- Heroic – Core Danish lineup maintaining structured tactical approach
- BIG – German flagship team with methodical playstyle
- 500 – Turkish contenders representing regional growth
- B8 – Ukrainian squad led by veteran leadership
- OG – European organization with international player mix
- Nemiga – Belarusian team known for disciplined executes
- BetBoom – CIS region dark horse with upset potential
- Fnatic – Historic organization rebuilding around international core
- Parivision – Swedish mix showing promising coordination
- 9Pandas – CIS region representatives with explosive individual talent
- ENCE – Finnish organization maintaining regional representation
- Metizport – Swedish contenders with methodical tactical approach
North American MRQ (3 Qualification Spots)
- Complexity – NA organization with mixed international roster composition
- Wildcard – Canadian squad representing North America’s developing scene
- NRG – Rebuilding North American organization focusing on young talent
- BLUEJAYS – Upcoming North American team showing regional growth
- Getting Info – Team status pending official confirmation
- Marsborne – North American dark horse with aggressive playstyle
- Nouns – NA contenders known for strategic map control
- MIGHT – North American mix with international player elements
South American MRQ (3 Qualification Spots)
- Imperial – Brazilian veterans providing regional experience and leadership
- Fluxo – Brazilian organization focused on developing next-generation talent
- Legacy – Brazilian squad showing consistent regional performance
- Sharks – Established Brazilian organization with competitive pedigree
- ODDIK – South American dark horse with explosive potential
- Bestia – Chilean representatives demonstrating South America’s expanding competitive landscape
- RED Canids – Brazilian organization with focus on strategic development
- Solid – South American team showing methodical approach to gameplay
China MRQ (2 Qualification Spots)
- Rare Atom – Chinese organization representing region’s growing competitive infrastructure
- TYLOO – Historic Chinese esports institution with rich competitive legacy
- Lynn Vision – Rising Chinese squad showing improved coordination and tactics
- DogEvil – Chinese dark horse with aggressive individual playmaking
Mongolia & West Asia MRQ (1 Qualification Spot)
- The Huns – Mongolian contenders representing region’s explosive playstyle
- ATOX – Regional representatives showing steady competitive development
- Eruption – West Asian squad with disciplined tactical approach
- Chinggis Warriors – Mongolian organization focused on regional representation
Pacifica & SEA MRQ (1 Qualification Spot)
- SemperFi – Oceanic representatives bringing unique strategic perspectives
- ex-Talon – Southeast Asian mix showing regional competitive growth
- FlyQuest – Pacific region contenders with methodical playstyle
- Rooster – Australian squad representing Oceania’s developing scene
The currently ongoing PGL Bucharest 2025 tournament does not impact invitation allocations for the Major or Regional Qualifiers, as Valve has implemented policy changes to exclude points from incomplete events when calculating standings. This ensures competitive integrity and prevents last-minute qualification shifts based on ongoing tournament performances.
Major Regional Qualifiers are scheduled to run from April 14 to 17, providing the final pathway for teams seeking to compete in CS2’s inaugural North American Major. Viewers can navigate between regional qualification brackets using the tab interface available on the official event page to track progression through each qualification pathway.
Key Strategic Considerations:
- European dominance in direct invitations reflects the region’s continued competitive strength
- Asian representation shows significant growth with multiple direct invites and competitive qualifiers
- North American teams face significant pressure to perform well on home soil
- The three-stage qualification system ensures balanced global representation while maintaining competitive integrity
- Regional qualifier spots allocation demonstrates Valve’s commitment to developing global Counter-Strike ecosystem
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Action Checklist
- Bookmark the official event page to track all regional qualifiers from April 14-17
- Follow your regional teams through qualification brackets using tab navigation
- Research directly qualified teams’ recent form and playstyles
- Analyze regional qualification spots to understand global competitive distribution
- Create watchlist of key matchups based on team strengths and regional rivalries
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