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BLAST Rivals Spring 2025: Teams, Format, Schedule, Results and More
Over 1.2 million fans tuned in to watch Team Vitality conquer Melbourne and secure the first ESL Grand Slam of Counter-Strike 2. The tournament didn’t just cement them as the team to beat, it also unveiled a new contender rising into the upper echelons of CS esports.
Now, the battle shifts to the BLAST studio, where eight of the world’s best collide. At BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, MOUZ, Team Falcons, and Team Spirit will aim to end Vitality’s reign and rewrite the pecking order in a brutal clash for supremacy.
Format and Teams
The BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 will feature two stages:
Group Stage
- Two groups of four will play in a double elimination bracket
- The two groups are:
- Group A
- Group B
- All matches are Bo3
- Top 3 from each group qualify for Playoffs
- The group winners directly qualifies for the Semifinals
- The runner-ups and 3rd place teams qualify for the Quarterfinals
- A total of six teams will play the Playoffs
Playoffs
- Single elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals and Semifinals are Bo3
- Grand Finals are Bo5
Schedule
BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 will be a short five day affair. The complete schedule for the tournament is as follows:
- Wednesday, April 30th
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- 10:00 am CET: Team Vitality vs. Wildcard
- 12:30 pm CET: MOUZ vs. paiN Gaming
- 03:00 pm CET: Team Spirit vs. FlyQuest
- 05:30 pm CET: FaZe Clan vs. Team Falcons
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- Thursday, May 1st
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- 10:00 am CET: Group A Elimination
- 12:30 pm CET: Group A Winners
- 03:00 pm CET: Group B Elimination
- 05:30 pm CET: Group B Winners
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- Friday, May 2nd
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- 04:00 pm CET: Quarterfinal 1
- 07:00 pm CET: Quarterfinal 2
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- Saturday, May 3rd
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- 04:00 pm CET: Semifinal 1
- 07:00 pm CET: Semifinal 2
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- Sunday, May 4th
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- 04:00 pm CET: Grand Final
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Rivals Gather
At the Melbourne Grand Finals, Team Falcons pushed Team Vitality to the brink. The newly upgraded roster forced a fifth map and reached series point against the world's No. 1 team — on an eco round, no less.
But when it mattered most, Vitality stood tall, clawing back from a 6-12 deficit to win Nuke 22-20, lifting the IEM Melbourne trophy and completing their ESL Grand Slam.
Now, at BLAST Rivals Spring, Team Falcons have a shot at redemption — a chance to finish what they started, and finally break Vitality’s 21-match win streak.
They won't be alone. After a month away from competition, Team Spirit returns, joining MOUZ, Falcons, and Vitality in a battle that could reshape the upper tier of Counter-Strike esports.
Vitality remains indomitable. Twice now, teams have pushed them to the limit — and twice, Vitality emerged with the title. As long as they learn to thrive under mounting pressure and patch the few cracks in their armor, the rest may still be fighting for second place.
BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 isn't just another tournament — it’s a clash to define who truly rules Counter-Strike.
Where to watch?
BLAST will broadcast the Rivals Spring 2025 on Twitch and YouTube. The links to each can be found here:
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