Team Vitality kept up their strong form in 2026 by beating Natus Vincere 3=0 in the BLAST Open Rotterdam grand final. This win gave them their third top-tier trophy in a row and confirmed their place at the top of the Counter-Strike 2 scene.
Vitality played with precision from start to finish, stopping NAVI from building any momentum and showing their strength on every map.
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BLAST Open Rotterdam Grand Final: Short Map Recap
Inferno (13-7 Vitality)
Vitality came out firing on Inferno, establishing control early with a confident T side. Robin ‘ropz‘ Kool led the charge with impactful entry kills and multi-frag rounds, setting the pace for the rest of the series. NAVI struggled to stabilize defensively, allowing Vitality to build a solid lead and close the map without much resistance.
Anubis (13-10 Vitality)
Anubis was a closer contest, with NAVI playing better and keeping the score tight. Still, Vitality’s teamwork in the middle of rounds made the difference. Important clutches and late-round plays helped Vitality pull ahead and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Dust2 (13-10 Vitality)
Dust2 played out in a similar way, with NAVI showing some fight but missing chances in important moments. Vitality stayed calm under pressure, took advantage of mistakes, and won the key rounds late to finish the sweep and win the trophy.
ropz Earns MVP Honors
ropz finished the grand final with an outstanding performance and was named the event’s Most Valuable Player.
The Estonian star played well throughout the playoffs, showing great aim, positioning, and game sense. He made a big difference in high-pressure rounds, often turning things in Vitality’s favor.
This MVP award is a rare change for Vitality, breaking the usual pattern of Mathieu ‘ZywOo‘ Herbaut winning most of the individual honors. With ropz stepping up, Vitality now has more than one superstar, which could be a problem for their rivals.
Vitality’s Era in Full Force
With three titles in a row, there’s no doubt that this is Vitality’s era. Their mix of skill, teamwork, and calm under pressure has made them the most complete team in the world right now.
For NAVI, this loss shows they are still having trouble in finals. They had some good moments, but in the end, Vitality was better in every area.
Vitality’s Era Shows No Signs of Slowing
Rotterdam confirmed what recent results have suggested: Vitality is operating at a level above the competition. With multiple players capable of taking over games, their ceiling continues to rise, while the rest of the field is still trying to catch up.
