CS2: BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 quarterfinal series revealed

The quarter-final matchups for BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 are set, following a unique draft system that allowed the four lowest-ranked teams — Aurora Gaming, Astralis, Virtus.pro, and Team Liquid — to choose their opponents. The action runs from August 14–17 at the BLAST Arena Studios in Malta, marking the first time fans will be able to attend matches live at the venue. Eight Counter-Strike 2 teams from Europe, Asia, and North America will battle in a single-elimination format for a US$480,000 prize pool, plus extra cash rewards from the tournament’s signature bounty system.

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Aurora had first pick and opted for The MongolZ, with captain Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli calling it “a spicy match” against a team with a similar playstyle. Virtus.pro followed by selecting Spirit, eager for a fresh challenge after facing Team Vitality and MOUZ in recent events. Astralis then chose MOUZ, citing their close past encounters as a confidence booster. That left Liquid with Vitality, which in-game leader Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek viewed as an opportunity to gauge their progress against one of the world’s best.

With all matches in the quarters and semis to be played as best-of-three series and the grand final as a best-of-five, there’s little room for error. MOUZ enter as favorites against Astralis, but the Danes’ revamped roster under Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen have been building momentum this summer. The MongolZ and Aurora are considered underdogs, yet both have shown the ability to upset top-tier squads. Vitality are heavily favored over Liquid, though the North Americans have the tools to spring a surprise if they exploit openings. Spirit’s clash with Virtus.pro sets up a high-stakes all-Russian derby between two sides known for thriving in knockout situations.

The bounty system ensures extra intrigue — teams can claim bonus cash for taking down opponents with higher bounties, encouraging aggressive, high-risk play. With prize money, world ranking points, and bragging rights on the line, the BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 finals promise four days of high-intensity Counter-Strike action in Malta.

BLAST Bounty quarterfinal matches

Each of the four BLAST Bounty Fall quarterfinal series are listed below, with the odds courtesy of the best esports betting sites.

• MOUZ (-303.03 with BetOnline) vs Astralis (+225 with SportsBetting.ag) | August 14 @ 4pm CEST
• The MongolZ (-175.44 with BetOnline) vs Aurora Gaming (+125 with BetOnline) | August 14 @ 7pm CEST
• Team Vitality (-1428.57 with BetOnline) vs Team Liquid (+650 with SportsBetting.ag) | August 15 @ 4pm CEST
• Team Spirit (-833.33 with BetOnline) vs Virtus.pro (+450 with BetOnline) | August 15 @ 7pm CEST