The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 went down in history not only as the first Major held in North America during the CS2 era but also as one of the most-watched tournaments in the game’s history. According to Esports Charts, several matches surpassed the 1 million peak viewers mark — a testament to the massive global interest in the championship.
Below is the list of the top 5 most-viewed matches based on peak concurrent viewership (excluding Chinese platforms and Steam.tv).
1. The MongolZ vs Vitality — 1,761,325 viewers
1,761,325 PEAK VIEWERS ‼️@TeamVitalityCS vs @1mongolz wraps up a RECORD-BREAKING @BLASTTV Austin Major!
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📰 https://t.co/s6V0msr2Fp pic.twitter.com/DPmvnfvPko— Esports Charts 🇺🇦 (@EsportsCharts) June 22, 2025
Grand Final | June 22
The grand final between Vitality and the sensational The MongolZ drew an incredible audience — over 1.76 million peak viewers. This set an all-time record for CS2 and stands among the most-watched matches in Major history. It wasn’t just a battle for the title — it was a clash between a global powerhouse and the tournament’s biggest underdog story.
2. FaZe vs The MongolZ — 1,281,513 viewers
Quarterfinal | June 20
In this match, The MongolZ shocked the world by defeating FaZe, attracting enormous attention. This showdown cemented their status not just as underdogs but as true contenders. More than 1.28 million fans tuned in to watch the dramatic upset that sent The MongolZ to the semifinals.
Peak Viewership of the second day of @BLASTtv Austin Major Quarterfinals:@natusvincere vs @TeamVitalityCS – 1.225M@FaZeEsports vs @1mongolz – 1.281M 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hx9yolRwjs
— Esports Charts 🇺🇦 (@EsportsCharts) June 21, 2025
3. NAVI vs Vitality — 1,225,080 viewers
Quarterfinal | June 20
A clash between two giants — NAVI and Vitality — was destined to draw attention. This Ukraine vs. France-European showdown became a classic Major encounter. Over 1.2 million fans watched ZywOo and his team overcome NAVI and move on to the next stage of the playoffs.
4. Vitality vs MOUZ — 1,103,415 viewers
Another 1M series for the @BLASTtv Austin Major ✅@TeamVitalityCS vs @mousesports finishes with 1.103M Peak Viewers! pic.twitter.com/d4zVCezVBJ
— Esports Charts 🇺🇦 (@EsportsCharts) June 21, 2025
Semifinal | June 21
The semifinal between Vitality and MOUZ ended in a confident win for the French side. But the path to the final wasn’t easy — MOUZ put up a solid fight in what turned out to be a dynamic and intense matchup. Over one million viewers watched as Vitality took one more step toward securing their second Major trophy.
5. Falcons vs MIBR — 1,016,315 viewers
THE LAST SURVIVOR 💪@FalconsEsport vs @MIBR is the only non-Playoffs match left in the @BLASTtv Austin Major TOP-5 pic.twitter.com/KL5dUtzc7d
— Esports Charts 🇺🇦 (@EsportsCharts) June 22, 2025
Stage 2, Day 3 | June 9
The only non-playoff match to break into the top 5. The Falcons vs MIBR showdown surprisingly drew over 1 million viewers. This reflects the strength of the Brazilian scene — known for boosting viewership — and the rising global appeal of the Falcons brand in CS2.
The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 proved once again that Counter-Strike remains the king of competitive shooters, capable of drawing million-strong audiences. While most of the top-viewed matches took place in the playoffs, underdog stories like The MongolZ and national icons like MIBR continue to generate unique and powerful viewer engagement.
