Brazilian esports teams paiN Gaming and FURIA are set to clash in a highly anticipated semifinal at the BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 tournament, with a coveted spot in the grand final and a potential first Tier S title for paiN at stake.
The all-Brazilian showdown, described as a “classic” rivalry, will determine the first finalist of the prestigious event. The match is scheduled for early Saturday, November 15, UTC.
paiN Gaming secured their spot in the semifinals by dominating Passion UA. They defeated their opponent 2-0 in a swift series on Friday.
The victory places paiN Gaming one step closer to what could be their inaugural Tier S title, a top-tier esports designation, according to Liquipedia. The organization aims to achieve this significant milestone on the international stage.
WE DID IT FAMILY 🎆WITH ME #GOpaiN 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/Po4U78TQ70
— paiN Gaming (@paiNGamingBR) November 14, 2025
During their Friday, November 14, match against Passion UA, paiN Gaming won their map choice, Nuke, with a decisive 13-4 score. They followed this with a 13-7 victory on Inferno, Passion UA’s map pick, to seal the 2-0 sweep.