Counter-Strike fans worldwide are gearing up for the next CS Major, and this time, the prestigious event will be heading to Austin, Texas. The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will be the first Counter-Strike 2 Major held in North America since 2018, bringing the world’s best teams together for the most coveted trophy in the game.
Here’s everything you need to know about the next Counter-Strike Major, including the dates, location, format, and how to watch the tournament.
When is the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025?
The BLAST.tv Austin Major will take place from June 3 to June 22, 2025. The tournament will span for nearly three weeks, featuring three individual stages before the playoffs kick in. The final matches are being held in front of a live crowd at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Where is the next CS Major being held?
The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will take place in Austin, Texas, USA, with the playoffs being hosted at the Moody Center, a world-class venue known for its electric atmosphere and cutting-edge facilities.
This marks a historic return of a Counter-Strike Major to North America, as the last time the region hosted a Major was the ELEAGUE Boston Major in 2018. With Austin’s thriving esports community and passionate fanbase, the event is expected to bring an unforgettable Major experience to CS2.
What is the format of the BLAST.tv Austin Major?
Stage 1
- 16 teams compete in a Swiss System format
- Elimination and Advancement matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3)
- All other matches are Best-of-1 (Bo1)
- Top 8 teams advance to Stage 2
- Bottom 8 teams are eliminated
Stage 2
- 16 teams compete in a Swiss System format
- Elimination and Advancement matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3)
- All other matches are Best-of-1 (Bo1)
- Top 8 teams advance to Stage 3
- Bottom 8 teams are eliminated
Stage 3
- 16 teams compete in a Swiss System format
- Elimination and Advancement matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3)
- All other matches are Best-of-1 (Bo1)
- Top 8 teams advance to the Playoffs
- Bottom 8 teams are eliminated
Playoffs: June 19 – 22, 2025
- Single-elimination bracket
- All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3)
Source: Liquidpedia
Prize pool and rewards
The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will feature a $1.25 million prize pool, distributed among the top-performing teams. The winning team will take home $500,000 along with the prestigious CS Major trophy.
How to watch the BLAST.tv Austin Major?
Fans can watch all the action live through BLAST.tv and official broadcast partners. The tournament will be streamed on:
- BLAST.tv
- Twitch (BLAST Premier channel)
- YouTube (BLAST Premier channel)
