The BLAST Open London 2025 Finals bring six of the world’s top CS2 teams together, with $330,000 on the line and Vitality looking to defend their #1 ranking. But with hungry teams like MOUZ and surprise entrants M80, the stage is set for some of the year’s most unpredictable matches. Here we will break down the tournament format, schedule, and our opinion on the favorites and underdogs of this stage.
Contents
- 1 BLAST London 2025 Finals: Tournament Format Explained
- 2 BLAST London Finals 2025: Playoff Bracket and Qualified Teams
- 3 Favorites, Dark Horses, and Underdogs at BLAST London 2025
- 4 BLAST London 2025 Finals Schedule and Match Times (CET)
- 5 August 5
- 6 August 6
- 7 August 7
- 8 How to Watch BLAST London 2025 Finals (Twitch, YouTube & BLAST.tv)
- 9 BLAST London 2025 Finals Predictions: Can Vitality Defend Their Throne?
BLAST London 2025 Finals: Tournament Format Explained
- Single-Elimination bracket
- The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Bo3
- The Grand Final is Bo5
BLAST London Finals 2025: Playoff Bracket and Qualified Teams
| Team | World Rank |
|---|---|
| Vitality | 1 |
| MOUZ | 4 |
| FURIA | 5 |
| FaZe | 9 |
| G2 | 12 |
| M80 | 21 |
With the matchups set, let’s look at which teams are expected to dominate and who might cause upsets.
Favorites, Dark Horses, and Underdogs at BLAST London 2025
Vitality, the number one team in the world, led by ZywOo, remains the team to beat with its consistency and structure, while MOUZ’s young roster has surged to number four in the world and looks ready to challenge them.
Dark horses like FURIA and G2 impressed in the group stage, showing they can take down top-tier opponents. FaZe will also be on that list, as they had a great game against Vitality and took down Natus Vincere on their way to the final stage.
M80 is the lone true underdog, and for good reason. Even though they made it this far, the only top team they met on their way was Natus Vincere, who also looks in a slump. Other than that, they have less experience than any team at this stage, and it might be hard for young players to show their best game at the big stage.
BLAST London 2025 Finals Schedule and Match Times (CET)
August 5
- MOUZ vs. M80 starting at 15:30 CET
- FaZe vs. G2 starting at 18:30 CET
August 6
- Vitality vs. TBD (the winner of MOUZ vs. M80) starting at 16:00 CET
- FURIA vs. TBD (the winner of FaZe vs. G2) starting at 19:00 CET
August 7
- The Grand Final starts at 16:00 CET
How to Watch BLAST London 2025 Finals (Twitch, YouTube & BLAST.tv)
Fans worldwide can catch every moment live, whether at home, on the go, or even sneaking a peek at work. For stats lovers, BLAST.tv offers detailed breakdowns, while Twitch.tv chat brings the live community experience.
BLAST Open London Finals 2025 Twitch and YouTube streams:
BLAST London 2025 Finals Predictions: Can Vitality Defend Their Throne?
As the BLAST London Finals kick off tomorrow, fans can expect world-class Counter-Strike 2, underdog stories, and $330,000 on the line. Can Vitality defend their throne, or will a challenger rise and steal the spotlight? We’ll be breaking down our playoff predictions — starting with FaZe vs. G2 — right here.
