The BLAST Open London 2025 has reached its most exciting phase, with six teams officially qualifying for the playoffs after a thrilling week of online qualifiers. This event is not only the sixteenth Tier 1 Counter Strike 2 competition of the year but also a vital opportunity for rosters to secure Valve Regional Standings points, which play a decisive role in qualification for the Major. With heavyweights like Team Spirit and NAVI shockingly falling short, the playoff lineup is both surprising and stacked with talent.
Team Vitality
The French juggernaut has once again proven its consistency at the top level, breezing through Group A as the number one seed. Despite dropping maps against tough opponents like M80, GamerLegion, and FaZe Clan, Team Vitality never looked truly threatened. With superstars like ZywOo leading the charge, the team enters the playoffs hungry to reclaim dominance after narrowly missing out on titles at BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 and the Esports World Cup 2025. The pressure is on, but Vitality thrives in these moments.
FaZe Clan
FaZe Clan’s campaign is already making headlines, thanks to the debut of Jakub jcobbb Pietruszewski on the lineup. The roster change has injected fresh energy, evident in crucial wins against ECSTATIC and NAVI. Although they fell to Vitality in a nail biting 2 1 series, FaZe showed they can go toe to toe with the best. With two of the maps going to overtime, FaZe heads into the playoffs with momentum and belief that they can deliver an upset.
M80
North America has been desperate for a breakthrough in Counter Strike 2, and M80 has answered the call. Against all odds, the team delivered stunning victories over Virtus.pro and NAVI, before dismantling Fnatic in a decisive 2 0 series. This marks M80’s first ever Tier 1 playoff appearance, and they arrive in London with nothing to lose and everything to prove. Their fearless playstyle has fans buzzing, and their quarter final against MOUZ could be a true test of their ability to compete at the highest level.
FURIA
Brazil’s FURIA has been on fire in the second half of 2025, with veteran leader Gabriel FalleN Toledo inspiring the team to new heights. A strong win against Legacy set the tone, but it was their dominant sweep over Team Spirit that really turned heads. The momentum carried through in a convincing victory over MOUZ, locking in a semi final spot. With FalleN in peak form and the squad firing on all cylinders, FURIA enters London as one of the most dangerous dark horses in the bracket.
MOUZ
Few teams have been as consistent in top tier competition this year as MOUZ. Their road to the playoffs was not without obstacles, including a surprising loss to FURIA in the upper bracket final. However, they responded with trademark resilience, taking down Imperial and G2 Esports in style. Their quarter final against M80 promises fireworks, as both teams have everything to gain in London. With MOUZ’s mix of young talent and experienced leadership, another deep run seems inevitable.
G2 Esports
Closing out the playoff lineup is G2 Esports, who refused to go quietly in the qualifiers. Wins over Team Liquid and FlyQuest were critical, but it was their dramatic series against Team Spirit that sealed their fate. After clutching up in overtime on Dust II, G2 delivered a crushing 13 1 victory on Ancient to secure their spot in the playoffs. Their path has been rocky, but when this roster finds rhythm, they can dismantle anyone in the world.
With these six teams set to clash, BLAST Open London is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and electrifying tournaments of the year. The stakes are massive, with not only the trophy on the line but also crucial points that could define the road to the Major. Every round will matter, every play will be dissected, and fans should expect chaos, upsets, and unforgettable highlights.
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