The Counter-Strike 2 scene is gearing up for its biggest tournament yet – the BLAST.tv Austin Major. Six Brazilian teams are set to take the stage, competing for the top prize. Let’s break down the schedule and teams.
Tournament Format
The BLAST.tv Austin Major will feature four stages, starting with a Swiss format from June 3 to 6. 16 teams will compete, with the top eight advancing to the next stage. The second stage, from June 7 to 10, will see eight new teams join the fray. The same format applies to the third stage, from June 12 to 15. The playoffs will take place from June 19 to 22, with a single-elimination bracket.
- Stage 1: June 3-6
- Stage 2: June 7-10
- Stage 3: June 12-15
- Playoffs: June 19-22
Participating Teams
The tournament features a stacked lineup, including:
Stage 1
- Legacy
- Fluxo
- Imperial
- NRG
- Metizport
- Nemiga Gaming
- OG
- Chinggis Warriors
- FlyQuest
- Lynn Vision Gaming
- TYLOO
- BB Team
- HEROIC
- B8
- Complexity
Stage 2
- FURIA
- MIBR
- paiN Gaming
- M80
- Virtus.pro
- 3DMAX
- FaZe
- Falcons
Stage 3
- Vitality
- MOUZ
- Spirit
- G2
- The MongolZ
- Aurora Gaming
- NaVi
- Team Liquid
Brazilian Teams’ Debut
The Brazilian teams will kick off their campaigns on June 3:
- Imperial vs B8 – 13:15
- Legacy vs Lynn Vision – 14:30
- Fluxo vs FlyQuest – 15:45
Prize Pool
The tournament boasts a massive prize pool of $1,250,000, with the champion taking home $500,000. The stakes are high, and the competition will be fierce. Will the Brazilian teams make a strong showing, or will other teams dominate the scene? Only time will tell.