The European qualifier for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 has concluded. After several days of intense competition, six teams, including well-known organizations and lesser-known teams that made a statement on the international stage, secured their spots in the main event.
B8 Esports
B8 Esports became the biggest surprise of the qualifier. The Ukrainian team secured a victory in the final against BetBoom, marking one of the biggest wins in the organization’s history. Their journey to this achievement started with a series of hard-fought matches, defeating both ENCE and BetBoom, earning them a major spot. This success was not only important for B8 but also symbolized the return of Ukrainian teams to the international scene after a long hiatus. Their standout performance, particularly by alex666, who clinched the final 1v3 clutch, went down in history.
The best player of B8 at this tournament was Daniil ‘headtr1ck’ Valitov, with a rating of 2.1 – 1.17, placing him in 9th position among all players in the tournament.
BetBoom
The Russian team BetBoom showcased strong gameplay throughout the tournament, earning crucial victories against teams like fnatic and 9 Pandas. They appeared very confident, both in individual play and team coordination. Their strategy and tactics led them to the final, where they faced B8. After losing to Nemiga, BetBoom will continue their journey in the main major event. The team confirmed their strength on the international stage, showing a high level of play, making them a serious contender at the main stage.
The best player of BETBoom at this tournament was Kirill ‘Magnojez’ Rodnov, with a rating 2.1 – 1.07, placing him in 25th position among all players.
Metizport
Metizport, a Swedish team, will continue their path in the major. They secured important wins against top teams like Astralis, which allowed them the opportunity to compete in the main event. Their victory in the match for the 8th spot was decisive, earning them a prominent position among the best teams in Europe. Metizport demonstrated excellent teamwork and discipline, which were key to their success in the qualifier.
The best player of Metizport at this tournament was Isak ‘isak’ Fahlén, with a rating of 1.14, placing him in 14th position among all players.
Heroic
The Heroic team has long been recognized on the international stage, and their success in the Austin Major 2025 qualifier only reinforced their status as one of the world’s top teams. Heroic not only secured their spot at the major with their high level of gameplay, but also demonstrated that their consistency and tactics are key to success in major tournaments. As one of the tournament favorites, Heroic is well known for its tactical prowess and ability to achieve high results on the big stage.
The best player of Heroic at this tournament was Álvaro ‘SunPayus’ García, with a rating of 1.32, placing him in 2nd position among all players.
OG
OG, a Danish team, is one of the most iconic teams in Counter-Strike, and their qualification for the Austin Major 2025 was no surprise. Thanks to their stable gameplay and strong team synergy, they defeated their opponents and solidified their reputation among the leaders of European Counter-Strike. OG secured their place in the major by winning all three of their matches—against Metizport, 9 Pandas, and Astralis—and now they have the chance to continue their successful journey in the main event.
The best player of OG at this tournament was Christoffer ‘Chr1zN’ Storgaard , with a rating 2.1 – 1.17, placing him in 10ns position among all players.
Nemiga
Team Nemiga also secured their place in the major after overcoming a challenging qualification path. Their performance during the tournament was marked by excellent teamwork and impressive individual performances. Nemiga showed remarkable resilience and the ability to deliver results in crucial matches, which allowed them to advance to the main event. They played four matches, winning three of them. Their qualification for the major is a significant achievement for Russian esports, and now they have every opportunity to showcase their skills on the big stage.
The best player of Nemiga at this tournament was Ivan ‘zweih’ Gogin , with a rating 2.1 – 1.39, placing him in 1st position among all players.
Top 10 players of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 European Qualifier
These six teams – B8, BetBoom, Metizport, Heroic, OG, and Nemiga – have become the stars of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 qualification. Each of them demonstrated incredible strength at various stages of the tournament, and now they are ready for even greater competition in the main event. The main stage, which will begin on June 9, 2025, in Austin, USA, promises to be exciting and full of unpredictable moments.
