The final stage of the Major in Austin promises intense battles — and with it comes a fan-favorite tradition. Casters, analysts, and hosts have all locked in their playoff predictions, and we’ve gathered them in one place. Who’s backing the favorites, and who’s betting on upsets?
Compare your bracket with the broadcast talent’s picks — and don’t forget to submit your own Pick’em, because the legendary AWP | Dragon Lore is up for grabs!
Allan Hender
“My gut says Vitality but their road is real tough, every game on their side has match of the Major potential
Mongolz have a golden opportunity to cement Asian CS on the biggest stage, Faze however never go quietly”
Aunni
“It’s straight ahead!
On the road to history and not FaZe to just anyone, this final will be ZywOo vs s1mple. Use the link below to make your predictions, earn points, and turn them into skins on @skinclubmedia ! (Post your results in the comments!) My gut says Vitality, but their road is really tough; every game on their side has Major potential. Mongolz have a golden opportunity to cement Asian CS on the biggest stage, but FaZe never go quietly.”
Cnd
“The Austin playoff bracket is completely unbalanced, but my dream final would be Vitality vs. FaZe.
ZywOo vs. s1mple—the vibes would be huge.
What about you?”
Adam Hawthorne
“Final stage of the pick’ems with Skin Club make sure to do yours for a chance to win prizes up to $20,000
Vitality vs. FaZe final would be cinema so willing that into existence”
Jordan Mays
“If you want to be the PICKEM GOAT like me, this is what you should pick (Silver Coin enjoyer btw)!
Playoffs Senzu will arrive and humble Faze (group stage merchants).”
Adam Friberg
“Vitality era? I believe so, they got a wake-up call by losing their streak in the first match vs Legacy. Make sure to do your Pickems before time runs out!”
ghazz
“D-Day(s) in this Major
The choices for the final stage of the Major have been made. It’s another tournament for Vitality—the most important one, where they will confirm an “era”?”
kioShiMa
“This is the last Stage of the Major!
We entering the Playoffs, who do you have?
Your last chance to win some skins!
Make your picks”
Ozzny
“Austin Major Playoffs Pickems
Absolute cinema final for the GOAT debate
All CS viewership records are broken
s1mple wins a Major in his comeback to CS”
Igor Martins
“After many surprises, this is how I will conclude my predictions for this major. I believe that things will return to normal.
I hope that this is how the season will end, with Vitality’s ERA being crowned after an incredible year.”
Jan
“Major Playoffs time, going for some more random picks now as well and just hoping for good results. Would love to see FaZe lift the trophy with s1mple coming back. Can still do your picks until Thursday, dont forget it.”
Sam “Tech Girl” Wright
“Heart versus head. Follow me for more (not so) great pickem strats. Also be sure to make your predictions on
@skinclubmedia to stand a chance to win $20k worth of prizes….”
Teodor Borisov
“Got 5 correct picks in Stage 3 and now it’s all about that viewership-breaking Grand Final between Vitality & FaZe, but still think Vitality have got this”
Thour
“Leaking the Playoffs Stage Script
– Vitality vs FaZe not happening.
– donk to win another major.”
OhMaud
“Vita to the moon
FaZe in the final, why not? (I want to believe it, but I’m not sure.)
Who do you see in the final?”
Shox
“Got a good feeling about FURIA on this major – Still think it wont be enough to beat Vitality.
Spirit getting a good run so far but individual players from Vitality are entering playoffs a step ahead imo.”
Mauisnake
“Remember to post your pick’ems on SkinClub so you can change your picks for different platforms”
Luis Peacemaker
“I’m rooting for Brazil, but I think Vitality will win the Major. What about you guys? There’s still time to make your Pick’Ems at @skinclubmedia and compete for $20,000 in skins. Whoever gets the most right and posts their photo below will compete for 5 R$100.00 pix, guys!”
James Banks
“Calling it now…NAVI winning the Major vs FaZe & s1mple in the final!
Last chance to win skins including a Dragon Lore being given away for doing the FREE skinclub pick ems.”
Anders
“You know what, I don’t even give a fuck what you guys say.. Here are my pickems.”
Now the pressure reaches its peak. Only the best remain — every round in the playoffs could be the moment that defines history. There’s no more room for error, no second chances — it’s win or go home. The final stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 promises to be one of the fiercest ever, where legends will be made and dreams will be shattered on stage.
