Austin Major Semi-Finals Schedule: Will The MongolZ win, and what MOUZ show us?

The 50-kilogram BLAST.tv trophy is about to be lifted by the tournament winners, and it’s now easier to predict who that might be as the Austin Major Semi-Finals are set to light up the stage in Texas. Can The MongolZ push through, and who will come out on top in the MOUZ vs Vitality matchup? Let’s break down the exact match outcomes and discuss the risks each team faces.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Semi-Finals Schedule: MongolZ’ Chance

A very interesting matchup: The MongolZ vs paiN — and it looks pretty straightforward. The Mongolian team is expected to end the run of the respected Brazilian squad at this tournament. Our partners at GGBET reflect the viewers’ choice with odds of 3.14 for paiN and 1.35 for The MongolZ. Can paiN prove they belong on the Tier-S stage? This match could be historic for the Brazilians and for Counter-Strike as a whole, so it deserves your attention, whether you're watching as a fan or placing a professional bet.

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Semi-Finals Schedule: Matchups Full Overview

The MOUZ vs Vitality matchup will take place during the BLAST.tv Austin Major Semi-Finals at 20:00 CET (Central European Time) or 1:00 PM local time in Austin, where the tournament is being held.

The next matchup, paiN vs The MongolZ, is scheduled to start at 00:30 CET/ 5:30 PM US Central Time.

MOUZ vs Vitality

In the first match, long-standing rivals will clash once again — this season alone, MOUZ has already suffered three semifinal defeats at the hands of Vitality, those include a 3-0 loss at ESL Pro League Season 21 in Stockholm, a nail-biting 3-2 Best-of-5 at BLAST Open Springs 2025 in Lisbon, and another 3-0 defeat at IEM Dallas in May. And now, once again on American soil, these two European giants will battle it out — this time with a Major title on the line, one of the two most important events of the year.

Vitality is in excellent form, having recently gone on a 30-match win streak, which was surprisingly broken by Legacy — a team nobody expected to make it to Stage 3. They stunned the entire scene by taking down the tournament favorite in a BO1, proving anything is possible. Now, facing MOUZ, a team they know well and can counter effectively, Vitality appears more than ready. Meanwhile, MOUZ struggled significantly during Stage 3, barely avoiding elimination.

Our partners at GG.BET offer odds of 3.15 for MOUZ and 1.35 for Vitality. On paper, Vitality is the clear favorite and could very well sweep the match or at least survive a tight 3-2 series. However, this Major has been full of surprises from the very first stage all the way through to the quarterfinals. Favorites have fallen, and nothing is going as predicted — MOUZ reaching the grand final is not out of the question. This makes the match incredibly risky. While Vitality seems like the safe bet, the actual risks are much higher than they appear.

paiN vs MongolZ

This matchup is fascinating by nature as The MongolZ are in their CS2 prime, and this is their first-ever chance to reach a Major grandfinal. It’s a defining moment to prove they can keep pushing forward, step by step. On the other side, for paiN, this is the very first S-tier semifinal in the entire history of the organization. Despite their deep roots in Counter-Strike, dating back to 2010, the Brazilian team had never found success on the Major stage until now. Reaching the semifinals is already a historic win for them, but they won’t want to stop here. Expect a fierce battle, as both squads are fighting not only for a Grand Final spot but also to become the best version of themselves.

The MongolZ still sometimes struggle under big-stage pressure, but they’ve already gained vital LAN experience — and most importantly, they’ve built a huge fanbase in the U.S. Nearly all well-known casters and analysts picked FaZe to advance in the quarterfinals, but they were wrong. On paper, this match looks easier than their previous one, but paiN knows how to play their cards and could easily take a map. That said, MongolZ remain the clear favorites with 1.35 odds from GGBET and are expected to win. For an alternative take, check out our betting tips section, where different authors break down their predictions. Overall, this match looks less risky — but arguably more exciting — than MOUZ vs. Vitality.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Quarterfinals highlights

This is the perfect place to expand on The MongolZ’s quarterfinal victory, as they came into the match as underdogs according to the odds, while the hype around FaZe overshadowed the fact that the team is far from flawless. The 2-0 win was measured and composed, with map scores of 13-9 and 13-11, showing that both sides played solid Counter-Strike, but one proved just slightly sharper in the key moments. The FaZe hype clearly overestimated them, while The MongolZ have been a “dangerous opponent” for almost an entire season now.

The MOUZ vs Spirit matchup was the ideal kind of game — the one where you don’t truly believe in the European team’s win, but you desperately want it. Spirit, the second-most popular pick to win the Major, according to viewers, dropped out in the quarterfinals, while MOUZ revived their form and surprised us once again at this Major.

Regarding NAVI vs Vitality, all you can really say is “nice try” — but it’s disappointing to see a lack of hunger and self-belief from the team. It felt like they didn’t truly believe they could beat Vitality, and that lack of confidence may have been exactly what cost them the win.

paiN’s victory over the aggressive FURIA lineup was also something of an upset — and considering that this is their first-ever Major semifinal in the entire history of the club, dating back to 2010, it’s a historic step forward and a breath of fresh air for their fans. Brazilian Counter-Strike is thriving, and that’s a joy to witness.

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Quarterfinals Results

Check out the results table of this Quarterfinals to see the exact result of every matchup.

I also invite you to take a closer look at the quarterfinals and understand the viewers' sentiment ahead of the matches, which surprised almost everyone, except for Vitality, of course. Here's what to expect from the Austin Major 2025 quarterfinals, following the tone of our current article.

What to Expect from BLAST.tv Austin Major Semi-Finals

The Semi-Finals promise intense battles and high stakes. paiN’s historic run into their first Tier-S semi-final is a fresh breath for Brazilian CS, showing that their time to shine has finally come. The MongolZ, still mastering the pressure of the big stage, are eager to prove they belong among the elite and push even further than before. Meanwhile, MOUZ and Vitality bring experience and consistency, with Vitality’s recent win streak making them the favorites, but nothing is guaranteed in a Major.

Expect fierce competition, close maps, and moments where any team can seize the spotlight. This stage will truly test who has the resilience and skill to reach the Grand Final.