From September 5 to 7, London will host the BLAST Open 2025 Finals at the OVO Arena Wembley. With six teams, a $330,000 prize pool, and a knockout playoff bracket, the event promises three days of high-stakes Counter-Strike. Fans can expect intense matches, packed crowds, and the atmosphere of one of the most iconic LAN venues in Europe.
Format
The playoffs will be played in a single-elimination bracket. Both the quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three series, while the grand final will be a best-of-five showdown. This structure leaves no margin for error: one bad day can end a team’s journey instantly, while consistency and adaptability are rewarded all the way to the trophy.
Prize Pool Distribution
The total prize pool of $330,000 USD will be split among the six teams in London. With so much at stake, every stage of the bracket matters.
- 1st place: $150,000
- 2nd place: $60,000
- 3rd–4th place: $40,000
- 5th–6th place: $20,000
Schedule and Opening Matches
The opening match of the LAN portion of the tournament will be between MOUZ and M80. You can find out about other matches and the schedule below. All times below are listed in Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Friday, September 5 — Quarterfinals
- 15:30 — MOUZ vs. M80
- 18:30 — FaZe vs. G2
Saturday, September 6 — Semifinals
- 16:00 — Vitality vs. Winner of MOUZ/M80
- 19:00 — FURIA vs. Winner of FaZe/G2
Sunday, September 7 — Finals
- 16:00 — Grand Final (Bo5)
Tier List Predictions
All six playoff teams earned their place through the closed qualifier, but only a few stand out as true contenders in London.
S-tier: Vitality, FURIA — Two clear favorites. Vitality remain the most dominant roster in CS2 and continue to deliver at the highest level, while FURIA’s consistency and firepower make them equally capable of reaching the grand final.
A-tier: FaZe, G2, MOUZ — FaZe have shown strong form in recent weeks, G2 eliminated Spirit on their way here and look confident, while MOUZ arrive in London on shakier ground but still carry enough quality to upset stronger teams.
B-tier: M80 — A solid run through qualifiers, but on the big stage at Wembley, they are the clear underdog. It will be a true test of their resilience.
Where to Watch
The BLAST Open London 2025 will be played live at OVO Arena Wembley, giving fans the chance to witness top-tier Counter-Strike on one of the most iconic stages in the UK. All matches will be broadcast on BLAST’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, with regional co-streams and community broadcasts available under BLAST’s rules.
Final Thoughts
BLAST Open London 2025 is shaping up to be a compact but thrilling tournament. With only six teams and a knockout bracket, every match carries enormous weight. Vitality and FURIA stand above the rest as the main favorites, but FaZe, G2, and MOUZ are dangerous challengers capable of shaking up expectations.
For M80, it is the ultimate chance to prove themselves under the spotlight. In just three days at Wembley, one champion will rise to claim the crown.
