When Is the Next CS Major?

The last CS2 Major just ended in December and players are excited for the next one. The announcement of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025  is causing a massive stir among fans. It’s set to take place from June 09 to June 22, 2025. It’s a landmark event as this is the first Counter-Strike Major in seven years in the US and the third CS2 Major overall. Specifically, it will be held in Austin, Texas with all official games hosted at the iconic Moody Center with a massive prize pool of $1,250,000.

Everything You Need to Know About the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

Start Date: June 09, 2025

End Date: June 22, 2025

Location: Austin, Texas

Arena: Moody Center

Teams: 24 teams competing

Prize Pool: $1,250,000

The tournament is set to be one of the biggest E-Sports events in the US, expected to bring more than 50,000 fans from across the world. Additionally, the event is going to be streamed in 28 languages and cover more than 150 regions.

There are no confirmed teams right now, but potential teams can be Team Spirit, FaZe Clan, MOUZ, and G2 Esports which were the top 4 from the previous major respectively. The format is going to be the best of 24 teams, divided into three stages just like the previous majors:

• The Opening Stage: June 09 – 12, 2025
• Elimination Stage: June 14 – 17, 2025
• Playoffs: June 19 – 22, 2025

The teams will feature in a Swiss System throughout the first two stages where most games will be best-of-one and for elimination or advancement matches it will be best-of-three. The final eight will compete in a single-elimination bracket during playoffs.

For all fans of the game, you’re in for a treat. Get ready to watch the best teams from around the world competing at the pinnacle of CS2 gameplay.

Daniyal Khan

Updated: Jan 9, 2025 23:27

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