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Austin Major 2025 Teams Announced: Vitality, Aurora, and MongolZ Lead Direct Invites

Austin Major Invites Revealed for Counter-Strike 2’s Premier Tournament

Valve has announced the team invites for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, marking the first Major tournament for Counter-Strike 2. Following the Regional Standings adjustment released on April 7, 16 teams have locked in direct invitations to the event. Eight of these squads will jump straight into Stage 3, bypassing the initial Swiss stages, while another eight will kick off in Stage 2. The rest of the lineup will battle it out in regional qualifiers this April.

Stage 3: The Elite Eight

These teams have earned their spot in Stage 3, skipping the early grind:

  • Vitality (Europe)
  • Spirit (Europe)
  • Natus Vincere (Europe)
  • Liquid (Americas)
  • MOUZ (Europe)
  • Aurora (Europe)
  • G2 (Europe)
  • The MongolZ (Asia)

This group represents the cream of the crop, with heavy hitters like Vitality and Natus Vincere leading the European charge, Liquid holding it down for the Americas, and The MongolZ flying the flag for Asia.

Stage 2: The Next Wave

Another eight teams will enter the fray in Stage 2:

  • Falcons (Europe)
  • 3DMAX (Europe)
  • FaZe (Europe)
  • Virtus.pro (Europe)
  • paiN (Americas)
  • MIBR (Americas)
  • FURIA (Americas)
  • M80 (Americas)

Falcons are stealing headlines here, with rumors swirling that star AWPer Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov could join their roster in a massive move. Meanwhile, the Americas bring a Brazilian trio—paiN, MIBR, and FURIA—alongside the U.S.-based M80.

Regional Qualifiers: The Road to Austin

The remaining Major slots will be up for grabs in six regional MRQ tournaments this April. Here’s the rundown:

  • Europe MRQ: 16 teams, 6 spots
    • Standouts: Astralis, HEROIC, ENCE, BIG
    • Dates: April 14-17
  • South America MRQ: 8 teams, 3 spots
    • Key names: Imperial, Legacy, RED Canids
    • Dates: April 15-17
  • North America MRQ: 8 teams, 3 spots
    • Favorites: Complexity, NRG, Nouns
    • Dates: April 15-17
  • China MRQ: 4 teams, 2 spots
    • Teams: Rare Atom, Lynn Vision, TYLOO, DogEvil
    • Dates: April 15-17
  • Oceania MRQ: 4 teams, 1 spot
    • Teams: SemperFi, ex-TALON, FlyQuest, Rooster
    • Dates: April 15-17
  • Asia MRQ: 4 teams, 1 spot
    • Teams: The Huns, ATOX, Chinggis Warriors, Eruption
    • Dates: April 15-17

A quick note: ATOX’s spot in the Asia MRQ hangs in the balance due to a provisional ESIC suspension—stay tuned for updates on that front.

When and Where

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will unfold over June in Austin, Texas, with the following schedule:

  • Stage 1: June 2-5
  • Stage 2: June 7-10
  • Main Event: June 12-22

With the invites set and qualifiers on the horizon, the Counter-Strike 2 scene is gearing up for an epic showdown. Who’s your pick to take the title?