BLAST Open Lisbon 2025: Playoff Bracket Set for an Epic Showdown
The BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 playoff bracket is officially set, with six of the world’s top seven teams advancing from the group stage in Copenhagen to battle it out in Lisbon’s MEO Arena. The event, scheduled from March 28 to March 30, promises to deliver intense matchups as teams fight for the championship title.
G2 Secure Final Playoff Spot, NAVI Fall to Eternal Fire
One of the biggest talking points from the group stage was G2 Esports clinching the last available playoff berth by defeating The MongolZ in the Group B lower bracket final. G2 bounced back after an earlier loss to Eternal Fire, showing resilience and adaptability in a high-pressure situation. For The MongolZ, the loss means they miss out on a golden opportunity to gain valuable experience playing in front of a live crowd in Lisbon.
Natus Vincere (NAVI) also had a rollercoaster journey to the playoffs. After overcoming The MongolZ, NAVI faced Eternal Fire in the upper bracket but suffered an unexpected defeat. This marked Eternal Fire’s first-ever victory over NAVI, adding a layer of intrigue to their playoff journey. As a result, NAVI now find themselves in one of the toughest positions in the bracket, facing Team Spirit in the quarter-finals.
A Stacked Bracket with High-Stakes Matchups
The playoff draw has set up some mouth-watering encounters. The top half of the bracket features a high-stakes clash between NAVI and Spirit. This will be the fourth meeting between these teams in 2025, following their previous encounters at IEM Katowice and the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals. Spirit had the upper hand in their past meetings, winning the majority of their matchups, but NAVI managed to get the better of them at IEM Katowice.
The winner of the NAVI vs. Spirit duel will move on to face Team Vitality in the semi-finals, adding another layer of difficulty to their path to the grand final. Vitality, a consistent powerhouse, will be eager to capitalize on their direct semi-final placement and avoid any early upsets.
On the other side of the bracket, G2 Esports will take on MOUZ in a highly anticipated rematch of their ESL Pro League Season 21 quarter-final. That previous encounter saw MOUZ secure victory after a hard-fought three-map series, denying G2 a comeback on the Ancient decider. With both teams looking sharp, this quarter-final is expected to be another thrilling contest.
The winner of the G2 vs. MOUZ matchup will meet Eternal Fire in the semi-finals. Given Eternal Fire’s recent triumph over NAVI, they will be brimming with confidence and eager to make a deep run in the tournament.
Playoff Schedule
The playoff matches will unfold as follows:
March 28, Friday:
15:30 – Team Spirit vs. Natus Vincere
18:30 – MOUZ vs. G2 Esports
March 29, Saturday:
15:30 – Team Vitality vs. Winner of Spirit/NAVI
18:30 – Eternal Fire vs. Winner of MOUZ/G2
March 30, Sunday:
15:30 – Grand Final
The Road to the Grand Final
With the level of competition in this bracket, predicting a clear favorite for the title is challenging. NAVI and Spirit have a fierce rivalry that could go either way, while G2 and MOUZ are both capable of producing world-class performances. Meanwhile, Eternal Fire’s victory over NAVI proves they are not to be underestimated, and Team Vitality remains one of the strongest contenders with their semi-final placement.
Beyond the trophy, these teams are also competing for crucial ranking points and prize money, making each series even more significant. With the passionate Portuguese crowd at the MEO Arena ready to support their favorites, the atmosphere in Lisbon is expected to be electric.
As the BLAST Open Lisbon playoffs unfold, fans can look forward to a weekend of top-tier Counter-Strike action. Will NAVI bounce back from their early setback? Can Eternal Fire continue their underdog run? Will G2 finally overcome MOUZ in a crucial match? The answers will be revealed soon, as the world’s best teams battle for the championship in one of the most exciting events of the season.
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