Austin Major Grand Final Schedule: Will MongolZ win their first Major?

Texas is about to get loud today as we head into the BLAST.tv Austin Major Grand Final, where the absolute favorites Vitality face off against the young but disciplined squad of The MongolZ! Can the leaders of the Asian CS scene lift their very first Major trophy? Or will the dominant favorites — riding a five-tournament win streak — finally add the most coveted title and cement themselves as possibly the greatest team in Counter-Strike history? Let’s break it all down.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Grand Final Schedule: Overview

At first glance, The MongolZ don’t stand much of a chance, on paper, Vitality are the undisputed bosses of the scene, nearly untouchable. Sure, early in Stage 3, Tier-2 hopefuls Legacy did manage to shock them with loud smoke pushes and steal away a BO1 win with a crushing 13-3 scoreline, but that felt more like an exception than the rule. Our partners at GGBET list the odds at 3.65 for The MongolZ and 1.27 for Vitality. The crowd clearly favors the obvious pick.

So what’s left for The MongolZ? They need to step up and play unpredictable. With their cold-blooded, composed style, they might just be able to switch gears and, following the Brazilian underdog blueprint, throw Vitality off balance. Will it work? We’re about to find out.

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Grand Final Schedule

The Vitality vs. The MongolZ match at the Austin Major Grand Final 2025 kicks off at 21:30 CET (Central European Time — Warsaw, Berlin, Budapest, Stockholm, Paris, Rome, Brussels, Prague, Amsterdam, and more), which translates to 14:30 local time in Austin, Texas, where the Major Grand Final will take place.

Looking at Vitality’s journey at this Major, they actually started with a surprise BO1 loss to the Brazilian underdogs Legacy, who made their run all the way from Stage 1 and were a complete unknown to Vitality, which clearly played into the hands of the high-energy North American squad. After that, Vitality bounced back with two BO1 wins over Nemiga and 3DMAX, followed by solid BO3 victories against Virtus.pro, NAVI, and MOUZ.

The MongolZ, on the other hand, dropped their opening BO1 to FURIA but went on to beat Liquid and Lynn Vision. In BO3s, they initially fell to FaZe, but then pulled off back-to-back wins against G2, FaZe (in the quarterfinals!), and paiN. That quarterfinal win over FaZe — done in clean 2-0 fashion — was one of the most unexpected results of the entire event, and barely anyone saw it coming.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Playoffs Highlights

The entire Austin Major — every stage, every playoff match — has felt like one massive highlight reel. The bracket has been overflowing with unpredictable results, and underdogs have consistently stepped up to deliver surprises. Just look at paiN’s historic semifinal run — this was the org’s first time reaching that stage at a Tier-S event, let alone a Major. The MongolZ are about to play their first-ever grand final as the first Asian team in the grand finals of a Major Tournament in the history of CS, while MOUZ knocked out the tournament’s second-biggest favorite, Team Spirit, in the quarters — a statement win if there ever was one.

FaZe, meanwhile, felt a bit overhyped and couldn’t make it to the final. NAVI looked like the least confident team of the playoffs — almost defeated in their heads the moment they saw Vitality waiting for them in the quarterfinals. Honestly, you just wanted to see the guys crack a smile and say, “Well, we’ve got nothing to lose — we’re playing Vitality anyway. Let’s just have fun and bring our best.”

This Major also provided a platform for another Ukrainian squad, B8. Their performance against HEROIC earned them a fresh wave of fans, and we might be seeing them more on the radar shortly. As for Lynn Vision, their deep run opened up more regional slots for Asia at future big events, so even without making the playoffs, they leave Austin as winners in their own right.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Playoffs Results

The Austin Major playoffs flipped the script. paiN took out FURIA in a Brazilian derby, The MongolZ shocked FaZe with a clean 2-0, and Vitality rolled over NAVI. Even Spirit couldn’t hold off a determined MOUZ. Every matchup delivered unexpected turns.

By the time we hit the semis, it was clear—no one was safe. paiN’s fairytale run ended with heads held high, while MOUZ gave Vitality a real scare. And now it all comes down to this: Vitality vs. The MongolZ in the Grand Final. Legacy versus the new blood.

What to Expect from BLAST.tv Austin Major Grand Final

I’m hoping to see a surprise and a step-up from The MongolZ, even though I get that all the pressure is on them, and if Vitality starts strong, it might throw them off completely. But if they manage to take a map and get a solid start on the next one, this BO3 could swing their way, and I’m rooting for them. For a more pragmatic take, check out our Betting Tips — our writer Danil breaks down the matchup from a different angle. Either way, it’s going to be a historic show.