All BLAST.tv Austin Major CS2 esports teams

The BLAST.tv Austin Major is the first Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major Championship tournament of 2025, and the third-ever CS2 event of its type since the transition from CS:GO. It’s super exciting for all involved, including us spectators. To get hyped, we’ve decided to share a list (including starting stage and region) of all teams competing, so let’s jump in!

BLAST.tv Austin Major teams per stage

There are a total of 32 (yes, 32, not 24!) teams competing at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, through four stages of competition. The 16 Stage 1 teams qualified via their respective MQRs, while the Stage 3 and Stage 2 teams received invites based on their standing in the VRS (25 April 2025 update).

Below, you can find all the teams competing at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, including which stage they start in, and from which region they are.

Stage 3 Invited Teams:

• Team Vitality (Europe)
• MOUZ (Europe)
• Team Spirit (Europe)
• Aurora Gaming (Europe)
• Natus Vincere (Europe)
• G2 Esports (Europe)
• Team Liquid (Americas)
• The MongolZ (Asia)

Stage 2 Invited Teams:

• Team Falcons (Europe)
• FaZe Clan (Europe)
• 3DMAX (Europe)
• Virtus.pro (Europe)
• paiN Gaming (Americas)
• FURIA (Americas)
• MIBR (Americas)
• M80 (Americas)

Stage 1 Qualified Teams:

• OG (Europe)
• HEROIC (Europe)
• Metizport (Europe)
• Nemiga (Europe)
• BetBoom Team (Europe)
• B8 Esports (Europe)
• Complexity Gaming (North America)
• Wildcard Gaming (North America)
• NRG Esports (North America)
• Imperial Esports (South America)
• Fluxo (South America)
• BESTIA (South America)
• Lynn Vision Gaming (China)
• TYLOO (China)
• Chinggis Warriors (Asia)
• FlyQuest (Oceania and SEA)

Now that’s a huge lineup of teams. Remember, the BLAST.tv Austin Major is the first Major Championship event with the new format, including an extra stage of competition, and an additional eight teams for a total of 32. Exciting stuff!

Stay tuned as Esports Central as we’ll bring you all the results and highlights from the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

Header image via BLAST.