BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 is fast approaching, bringing together 16 of the top Counter-Strike teams to compete for a share of the $400,000 prize pool.
The event kicks off on March 19th, with a double-elimination group stage in BLAST’s studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Afterwards, the competition heads to Lisbon for the playoffs, featuring the three highest-placed teams from both group A and B.
With some of the biggest names in the scene returning, along with rising underdogs eager to prove themselves, the tournament is shaping up to be an exciting clash.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
Tournament Format
Group Stage:
- Two GSL-style double-elimination groups
- Eight teams in each group
- All matches are Best-of-3
- Top three teams from each group advance to Playoffs:
- Group winners to semifinals
- Group runners-up to quarterfinals as High Seeds
- Group 3rd place teams to quarterfinals as Low Seeds
Playoffs:
- Single-elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Best-of-3
- Grand Final is Best-of-5
Attending Teams
The 16 teams competing at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 will be:
Group B:
- 🌎 Liquid
FURIA
Natus Vincere
Eternal Fire
The MongolZ- G2
- ATOX
M80
Opening-round matches
Here are the eight opening-round matchups at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025.
Wednesday – March 19, 2025
- 12:00 – Spirit vs The Huns
- 14:30 – MOUZ vs Falcons
- 17:00 – Vitality vs Astralis
- 19:30 – FaZe vs Virtus.pro
Thursday – March 20, 2025
- 12:00 – G2 vs Imperial
- 14:30 – Eternal Fire vs Liquid
- 17:00 – The MongolZ vs M80
- 19:30 – Natus Vincere vs FURIA
Prize Pool Distribution
- 1st: $150,000
- 2nd: $60,000
- 3-4th: $40,000
- 5-6th: $20,000
- 7-8th: $10,000
- 9-12th: $7,500
Bookmakers’ favourite
According to Bet365, these are the outright winner odds for BLAST Open Lisbon 2025.
- Team Spirit – 4.33
- Team Vitality – 4.50
- FaZe Clan – 8.00
- Eternal Fire – 9.00
- MOUZ – 10.00
- The MongolZ – 12.00
- Natus Vincere – 6.50
- Virtus.Pro – 26.00
- G2 Esports – 9.00
- Imperial – 101.00
- Falcons – 17.00
- Astralis – 34.00
- FURIA – 51.00
- M80 – 101.00
- ATOX – 251.00
(Odds are from February 26th 2025)
Place your bets right here.
Broadcast talent
The Counter-Strike broadcast talents that will guide you through the action at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 are:
Commentators
Mohan “launders” Govindasamy Conner “Scrawny” Girvan
Alex “Machine” Richardson
Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
Analyst Desk
Freya “Freya” Spiers – Host James “BanKs” Banks – Host + Interviewer
Jacob “Pimp” Winneche Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg Donald “voo” Parkhurst
Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt
