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All teams qualified for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Playoffs

All teams qualified for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Playoffs

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Ganesh Jadhav

14 Jun, 2025, 00:06

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Last updated: 16 Jun, 2025, 13:15

The final stage of the four-stage BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will feature the last eight surviving teams as they battle for the first Valve trophy of the year. These teams have survived intense 16-team Swiss stage/stages to make it to the Moody Centre, Austin, where the Playoffs will kick off on Thursday, June 19.

Teams at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

The eight teams that will play the Playoffs will qualify via the 16-team Swiss stage.

These teams are:

These teams will play in a single-elimination bracket, with each series being a Bo3. The pairings for the Quarterfinals will be decided based on the Buchholz score.

The biggest missing name from the Playoffs will be the Team Falcons. The roster featuring the NiKo-m0NESY star duo was on the opposite side of an upset led by a Major debutant. Likewise, HEROIC were another squad people expected to make a deeper run but failed to meet the expectations.

Where to Watch

BLAST will broadcast the Playoffs starting June 19 across multiple platforms.

With the Playoffs, we will get one final shot at the Gold Coin. Stay tuned on Strafe for a Playoffs Pick'Ems guide.

Follow BLAST on X for the latest update on the major. You can also follow the tournament on Strafe.

For the latest Counter-Strike news and guides, follow Strafe Esports. Also, check out our X account for real-time content and coverage.

Featured Image Credit: BLAST.tv

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