The final stop before the Budapest Major is here. BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 lands in Hong Kong, bringing together eight of the most exciting teams from around the globe for a high-stakes CS2 showdown. With $350,000 on the line and momentum ahead of the Major, this tournament promises fireworks.
Rivals Fall 2025Asia
FURIA
Falcons Esports
VitalityTeams & Format
The event features eight teams — four invited through the global VRS circuit and four wildcards from Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. The teams are divided into two double-elimination best-of-three groups, with three advancing from each.
The group winners head directly to the semi-finals, while the runners-up and third-place teams fight through an extra playoff round. The grand final will be a best-of-five clash on Sunday, with no third-place decider.
Group A
- The MongolZ
- Spirit (terrorist state)
- Falcons
- Passion UA
Group B
- Vitality
- paiN
- FURIA
- TYLOO
Defending champions Vitality return after taking Season 1 in Denmark over Falcons, but all eyes are on FURIA — fresh off their IEM Chengdu triumph and eager to make another statement. Could we see a Vitality vs. FURIA rematch as early as Day 2? It’s definitely possible.
📅 Group Stage Day 1 – Schedule
The tournament takes place at the AsiaWorld–Arena in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong — a 12,500-capacity venue located beside the international airport. Day one kicks off with four thrilling opening matches:
- 04:00 – The MongolZ vs Passion UA – GGbet odds: 1.29 / 3.52
- 06:30 – Spirit vs Falcons – GGbet odds: 2.42 / 1.55
- 09:30 – FURIA vs paiN – GGbet odds: 1.16 / 5.08
- 11:30 – Vitality vs TYLOO – GGbet odds: 1.08 / 7.8
Fans can follow the rest of the schedule on the official BLAST Rivals website and social channels.
Broadcast Talent
The broadcast lineup mixes familiar BLAST faces and fresh voices, promising top-tier coverage from start to finish:
Desk Analysts: Freya “Freya” Spiers (UK), Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen (DK), Jacob “Pimp” Winneche (DK), Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg (US)
Commentary: Harry “JustHarry” Russell (UK), Hugo “Hugo” Byron (UK), Mohan “launders” Govindasamy (CA), Conner “Scrawny” Girvan (CA)
Stage & Sideline: James “BanKs” Banks (UK), Mike “DarfMike” Winnick (US), Stephen Light (CN)
Prize Pool
Teams will battle for a total of $350,000 and two Frequent Flyer tokens. Here’s how the prize distribution breaks down:
- 1st place – $125,000
- 2nd place – $75,000
- 3–4th – $40,000
- 5–6th – $25,000
- 7–8th – $10,000
Expert Betting Predictions
- The MongolZ vs Passion UA: The MongolZ’s structured aggression should prevail. Expect a 2–0 win.
- Spirit vs Falcons: Falcons’ coordination and depth might edge out Spirit in a tight 2–1 series.
- FURIA vs paiN: All-Brazilian firepower clash — but FURIA’s confidence post-Chengdu gives them the upper hand, likely 2–0.
- Vitality vs TYLOO: Vitality remain heavy favorites; anything less than a 2–0 would be a surprise.
As the final event before the Budapest Major, BLAST Rivals Season 2 is more than just another tournament — it’s the ultimate test of form, strategy, and nerves before the world’s biggest stage.