Vitality Seizes IEM Melbourne Title and Completes ESL Grand Slam Season 5!
Vitality has added another major trophy to its collection, defeating Falcons 3-2 in a nail-biting IEM Melbourne 2025 grand final. The match, which saw the final map stretch into triple overtime, ended with Vitality lifting both the IEM Melbourne trophy and the prestigious ESL Grand Slam Season 5 title.
Grand Slam Glory for Vitality
This win means more than just another tournament victory for Vitality. Having already secured titles at IEM Cologne 2024, IEM Katowice 2025, and ESL Pro League Season 21, their triumph in Melbourne completed their ESL Grand Slam Season 5 run — an achievement that cements their dominance in the Counter-Strike scene. The team also extended its impressive winning streak to 21 matches.
Falcons, who recently bolstered their roster with star player Ilya ”m0NESY” Osipov after their victory at PGL Bucharest, fought hard but couldn’t stop Vitality’s momentum. Interestingly, Vitality has only suffered one defeat in 2025 — against Turkish team Eternal Fire (Aurora).
ZywOo Shines Bright as MVP
Delivering a standout performance throughout the series, ZywOo posted an impressive 1.34 rating and played a crucial role in Vitality’s victory, particularly during the tense final map. His efforts were rewarded with the tournament’s MVP award, adding yet another accolade to his growing legacy.