Austin, Texas, Will Host the Next CS2 Major
The next CS2 Major, titled the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, marks the return of a Major to the United States for the first time since the ELEAGUE Boston Major 2018.
Key event details:
- Dates: for June 9–22, 2025
- Location: Moody Center in Austin (capacity: 15,000)
- Prize pool: $1,250,000
Big Changes to the Major Format
The Austin Major format will see two significant changes: an increase from 24 to 32 teams and the removal of the Regional Major Rankings (RMR) system. Expanding to 32 teams allows more regions and players to participate, giving underdog teams a chance to compete with the best on the international stage while showcasing a broader spectrum of talent.
With the removal of the RMR system, the qualification process will now rely on Valve’s Regional Standings (VRS). The VRS ranking system evaluates team performance across official tournaments throughout the season. Invitations to the Major will be based on these rankings, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process.
How Teams Qualify for the Major
Being ranked in the top 32 on the VRS does not automatically guarantee qualification for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Instead, each region is assigned a specific number of spots based on how well teams from that region performed in the previous Major. Regions with teams that advanced further are rewarded with more slots in the next Major.
To qualify for the next Major, teams must perform well enough within their own region’s VRS to claim one of these spots or secure a spot through an open qualifier.
Tickets
Tickets are not available yet. Stay tuned!
Link to upcoming tickets: Blast.tv Austin Major 2025