Good Start for NAVI and FURIA, While Liquid Are on the Brink of Elimination - BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3 First Surprises and Round 3 Schedule

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 continues with Stage 3. On June 12, teams played their first two rounds and solidified their positions in the race for playoff qualification. The opening day delivered both expected wins and surprising upsets — such as Legacy’s shocking victory over Vitality. Without further delay, let’s break down the results from the previous day and preview the upcoming Round 3 matches of Stage 3.

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3 Round 3 Schedule

The first day of Stage 3 at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 was packed with excitement, featuring some notable moments. The biggest surprise was undoubtedly Legacy’s win over Vitality — a team widely regarded as one of the strongest CS2 lineups this season. NAVI and FURIA also stood out with 2-0 starts, making them frontrunners for playoff spots.

MOUZ and Team Liquid played an unexpectedly bad game. The former lost to VP and FaZe Clan, and Liquid lost to one of the outsiders - Lynn Vision and MongolZ. The teams will still have a chance to advance, but they need to win 3 matches in a row.

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Round 3 Schedule

Let’s look ahead to today’s matchups, which are just as compelling as yesterday’s. Per the format, matches will be played in Bo1, starting with teams who currently stand at 1-1:

• 3DMAX vs Team Vitality – 18:00 EEST
• Legacy vs FaZe Clan – 18:00 EEST
• Aurora vs G2 Esports – 19:15 EEST
• The MongolZ vs Lynn Vision – 19:15 EEST

Following the 1-1 bracket, we’ll see teams with 2-0 records competing for a place in the playoffs. These matches will be Bo3:

• Team Spirit vs Natus Vincere – 20:30 EEST
• FURIA vs Virtus.pro – 20:30 EEST

The Team Spirit vs NAVI matchup promises to be especially intense. The two teams have faced each other at previous tournaments in thrilling encounters. Both are highly motivated, as this match will determine who advances. As for FURIA vs Virtus.pro, VP are seen as the favorites — but underestimating FURIA could be a mistake. They've already pulled off unexpected wins this tournament and could do so again.

The day will close with elimination matches between 0-2 teams — a true do-or-die scenario:

• MOUZ vs Team Liquid – 23:00 EEST
• paiN Gaming vs Nemiga Gaming – 23:00 EEST

The MOUZ vs Liquid clash is particularly intriguing, as no one expected either team to be 0-2 at this stage. It’s a survival battle at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — the premier event of the summer.

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3 Round 1 and Round 2 Highlights

Let’s start by recognizing Legacy and Lynn Vision. We already mentioned Legacy’s upset win, but they also held their ground in a close 11-13 match against Virtus.pro. Lynn Vision, a team few predicted would make it this far, shocked many by demolishing Liquid 13-5 in the first round. However, they struggled against Team Spirit, losing 7-13.

Natus Vincere delighted their fans by opening with wins over Nemiga and 3DMAX. The first was a dominant performance, but the second match went into overtime — NAVI prevailed 16-14.

The highlight of the day was also the MongolZ vs FURIA match in the first round. Although the Mongolian team was the favourite, FURIA once again played above and beyond. The teams were evenly matched throughout the match, but FURIA proved to be stronger, with the score in their favour 13-11.

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3 Round 1 and Round 2 Results

Until Round 3, all matches were played in a Bo1 format, which gave every team a shot. This unpredictable setup led to several underdog wins and an interesting tournament table.

Bo3 matches are reserved for playoff qualification and elimination. To qualify, a team must win three matches. Conversely, two losses mean the next match is do-or-die — every round carries immense pressure, with elimination looming.

To keep you updated, here are the current team standings heading into Round 3:

If you are taking part in the CS2 Austin Major - Stage 3 Pick'em, then, like us, the first matches of the third stage probably came as a complete surprise, as did most analysts, streamers and YouTubers.

What to expect from BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Round 3

Round 3 might be the most intense yet, as several top-tier teams are either one win away from the playoffs or one loss away from elimination. If you’re looking for betting tips or match predictions, we recommend checking out EGamersWorld tips, where our analysts break down each match in detail.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is approaching its climax, and every team in Stage 3 deserves attention — as Legacy and Lynn Vision have proven. Like you, we’re excited for today’s games and hoping to witness thrilling upsets that will go down in CS2 history.

Enjoy the action — and may your favorite team win!