BLAST Premier has revealed the full opening schedule for BLAST Rivals Hong Kong 2025, the second season of the event series with a $350,000 prize pool. The tournament will run from November 12–16 at AsiaWorld–Expo, bringing together eight international teams. From the very first day, fans can expect intense and high-level competition.
The main clash — Spirit vs Falcons
Here’s what’s in store for Day 1 of BLAST Rivals Hong Kong in nearly 2 weeks! 🇭🇰
Tune in 12 Nov, 10AM UTC+8 for all the opening day action ⏰
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The highlight of Day 1 will be the duel between Team Spirit and Team Falcons. It is not just a meeting of two elite rosters but also a battle of styles. Spirit, led by chopper, arrive in great shape with donk continuing to shine as one of the top candidates for Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Falcons enter with their superstar trio — NiKo, m0NESY, and mezii — aiming to prove they can finally convert potential into trophies.
This matchup will serve as a crucial test for both sides. Falcons are seeking consistency after several unstable finals, while Spirit want to rediscover the dominance they showed earlier this year.
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Brazilian derby and East Asian opener
The day will begin with The MongolZ vs Passion UA, an exciting opener between Mongolian aggression and the fast-developing Ukrainian squad. The match starts at 10:00 local time and will set the tone for the entire tournament. Afterward, the spotlight will shift to Spirit vs Falcons at 13:30, followed by a classic Brazilian derby — FURIA vs paiN Gaming at 15:00. Both teams share a fierce rivalry that guarantees emotion and drama in every round.
Finally, the evening will close with Team Vitality vs TYLOO at 17:30. For the French side led by ZywOo, it’s a chance to start strong and confirm their top-tier status. TYLOO, playing in front of the home-region crowd, will try to use fan support as their biggest weapon.
Tournament format
Just 3 WEEKS to go until 8 of the best Counter-Strike teams in the world battle it out at the BLAST Rivals Hong Kong! 👏😤
📅 12 – 16 November
🏟️ Asia World-Arena
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BLAST Rivals Hong Kong will feature eight teams split into two groups of four. The group stage follows a Double Elimination (Best of 3) system:
- Group winners advance directly to the semi-finals,
- Second and third-placed teams go to the quarter-finals,
- Fourth-placed teams are eliminated.
The playoffs will be single elimination, with Best of 3 quarter-finals and semi-finals, followed by a Best of 5 Grand Final.
Day 1 Schedule (November 12, UTC+8)
- 10:00 — The MongolZ vs Passion UA
- 13:30 — Team Spirit vs Team Falcons
- 15:00 — FURIA vs paiN Gaming
- 17:30 — Team Vitality vs TYLOO
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Context and expectations
This marks the first-ever BLAST LAN event in Hong Kong and one of the last major tournaments before the winter break. Therefore, it represents a vital opportunity for teams to close out the year on a high note.
- Spirit want to finish strong after several up-and-down results in recent months.
- Falcons aim to justify their major investment and finally achieve stability among the elite.
- Vitality, remain dangerous thanks to ZywOo and ropz.
- FURIA and paiN will again decide who dominates Brazil.
- The MongolZ hope to rebound after a disappointing Major, while Passion UA seek to make their mark on the international stage.
BLAST Rivals Hong Kong 2025 promises to be a spectacular close to the autumn CS2 season. The event will bring together elite rosters, fierce rivalries, and a brand-new arena in the heart of Asia. On November 12, the global Counter-Strike scene will once again light up — this time under the neon glow of Hong Kong.
