BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Update on Game

The most recent game update brings several new features, which include the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Pick’Em Challenge and stickers. Additionally, they’ve announced the comeback of the popular map, Cache. Notably, the Pick’Em Challenge comes with a wild-west theme and allows the addition of player autographs and team stickers. Players can purchase the Viewer Pass for around $10, a gateway to participating in the challenge. Details and guidelines for the Pick’Em challenge will be available on Strafe. In the update, you’ll also find Legends, Challengers, and Contenders team and player autographs.

About BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is a forthcoming premier Counter-Strike 2 tournament. The Moody Center in Austin, Texas will host the event from June 3 to June 22, 2025. Significantly, after a seven-year interval, a Counter-Strike Major is making its return to North America. The previous Major was the ELEAGUE Major held in Boston in January 2018.

Tournament Details

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is an S-Tier Major Championship, with 32 teams competing. The organizers, BLAST, have set a prize pool of $1,250,000 USD. The first stage of the Major kicks off on June 3, 2025, with playoff matches to be held at the Moody Center. The concluding phase of the tournament spans from June 19 to June 22, 2025.

Opening Matches

The tournament’s first day, June 3, 2025, features Round 1 matches; Complexity vs. OG and HEROIC vs. CW both at 15:00 UTC, B8 vs. Imperial and BetBoom vs. Nemiga both at 16:15 UTC, and TYLOO vs. NRG at 17:30 UTC.

Global Impact and Ticketing Details

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is expected to make its mark as one of the largest esports events in U.S. history. It’s set to extend its reach worldwide, with planned broadcasts in more 150 territories and 28 languages. BLAST has collaborated with Live Nation, C3 Presents, and Visit Austin to bring this prominent event to Austin, Texas.

This Major follows the successful BLAST.tv Paris Major, upholding the legacy of Counter-Strike’s high-profile tournament series. For the fan base in North America, this event is an opportunity to witness top teams battle it out for the prized Counter-Strike title on their home ground.

If you’re looking to join the live audience for this event, tickets are available now. Ticket packages include a 4-day comprehensive package or a 2-day option for those with limited availability.