Vitality convincingly defeat Aurora to reach the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 final

Team Vitality secured a confident 2:0 victory over Aurora Gaming in the semifinals of BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, leaving their opponents with no real chance to fight for a spot in the grand final. The European squad was in full control throughout the series, closing both maps with identical 13:5 scorelines.

Map veto:

1. Aurora removed Overpass
2. Vitality removed Anubis
3. Aurora picked Inferno
4. Vitality picked Nuke
5. Aurora removed Dust2
6. Vitality removed Ancient
7. Mirage was left over

Inferno (13:5 Vitality)

The first map was Inferno, where Vitality immediately took control and dictated the pace of the game. They dominated both sides of the map, preventing Aurora from finding any rhythm. In the end, the European powerhouse comfortably secured the map 13:5, showcasing consistency in all key rounds.

Nuke (13:5 Vitality)

On Nuke, the story repeated itself. Vitality once again looked far more confident, winning the majority of crucial duels and making excellent use of their economic advantage. Aurora were unable to mount any resistance, and the second map ended with the same 13:5 scoreline, closing out the series without the need for a third map.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was flameZ, who finished the series with 100.5 ADR and a 1.83 rating. His aggressive playstyle and ability to win key duels were instrumental in securing a fast and convincing victory for Vitality.

Vitality now moves confidently toward another title and will face the winner of the NAVI vs PARIVISION matchup in the grand final. Aurora finished the tournament in 3rd–4th place, earning $40,000 for the team and an additional $75,000 for the organization. BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 takes place from March 18 to March 29, featuring 16 teams competing for the championship trophy and a $250,000 prize pool.