Finally, the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will begin on June 3rd in Austin, USA, with a thrilling first day! With the new 32-team structure, the stakes are bigger than ever for this year’s first Counter-Strike 2 Major. We have the complete Day 1 schedule and betting details to help you follow the action as 16 teams compete in Stage 1 using a Swiss system. Let’s analyze the opening round’s matches, times, and some wise predictions!
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MOUZDay 1 Schedule: Get Ready for the Action
Eight matches, all best-of-1 (Bo1) in the Swiss system, kick off the opening day of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. To make it easier for fans throughout the world to follow, we will post the times in Central European Summer (CEST), which is UTC+2. Please adjust according to your time zone, as Austin, Texas, is on Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5).
- 15:00 CEST (8:00 CDT): compLexity Gaming vs. OG
- 15:00 CEST (8:00 CDT): HEROIC vs. Chinggis Warriors
- 16:15 CEST (9:15 CDT): B8 vs. Imperial
- 16:15 CEST (9:15 CDT): BetBoom Team vs. Nemiga Gaming
- 17:30 CEST (10:30 CDT): Lynn Vision vs. Legacy
- 17:30 CEST (10:30 CDT): TYLOO vs. NRG Esports
- 18:45 CEST (11:45 CDT): FlyQuest vs. Fluxo
- 18:45 CEST (11:45 CDT): Wildcard Gaming vs. Metizport
These matches mark the start of the Swiss system, where teams need three wins to advance to Stage 2 and three losses to be eliminated.
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Betting Insights
Here’s a breakdown of the matchups with odds.
compLexity Gaming (1.81) vs. OG (1.95)
This is a close call. compLexity has been inconsistent this season, but they’re coming into the Major with decent form. Also, don’t forget that this tournament is nominally a home tournament for Complexity, as the organization represents the United States. That is why analysts believe in their victory more.
HEROIC (1.11) vs. Chinggis Warriors (6.00)
HEROIC is a big favorite here, and for good reason – they’ve been dominating lately, winning the LAN in Mongolia and stopping one step short of the playoffs at IEM Dallas 2025. Chinggis Warriors, the Mongolian team, is the main dark horse of the tournament: many fans will discover this team at the upcoming tournament in Austin.
B8 (1.75) vs. Imperial (2.12)
The Ukrainian squad B8 is hungry and unpredictable, having clawed their way through qualifiers with a stunning comeback. Imperial, a Brazilian team, has experience and firepower but can be inconsistent.
BetBoom Team (1.66) vs. Nemiga Gaming (2.16)
BetBoom, a debutant at the Major, has shown promise after roster changes, while Nemiga surprised many by qualifying with a 3-1 record. Nemiga’s cohesion makes them a sneaky underdog here.
Lynn Vision (2.50) vs. Legacy (1.50)
Legacy is favored, but their last-minute entry due to BESTIA’s visa issues might mean they’re underprepared. Lynn Vision, a Chinese team, has strong aim and could capitalize on Bo1 chaos.
TYLOO (1.90) vs. NRG Esports (1.90)
This matchup is a coin toss. TYLOO plays simple but effective CS, while NRG has been shaky but resilient in qualifiers.
FlyQuest (1.77) vs. Fluxo (2.00)
One of the most difficult matches for betting on the first game day. Both organizations represent regions that cannot be called the top ones in the game at the moment. However, a month before Austin, FlyQuest took third place at the Asian Champions League 2025, and Fluxo won the ESL Challenger League Season 49: South America. Will this experience be useful at the Major?
Wildcard Gaming (1.82) vs. Metizport (1.95)
Wildcard has recent LAN experience, while Metizport, a Swedish debutant, impressed in qualifiers by beating teams like Astralis. This is another close one.