Following the conclusion of the Group Stage, we finally have the teams who have made it into the single-elimination playoffs setting for an electrifying finale at the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026.
With MongolZ, Aurora, PARIVISION, and Falcons making it to the playoffs on the final day, all the big names have made it to the playoffs except Spirit. Falcons outlasting FURIA and PARIVISION dominating Spirit made the headlines for the final round of play in the Group Stage. Vitality and NAVI, qualified and having remained undefeated in the Group, will be waiting for the aforementioned teams in the semi-finals.
Playoffs
| Stage | Time | Match | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | 19:30 Friday | Aurora vs The MongolZ | BO3 |
| Quarter-finals | 23:00 Friday | PARIVISION vs Falcons | BO3 |
| Semi-finals | 19:30 Saturday | Vitality vs TBD | BO3 |
| Semi-finals | 23:00 Saturday | Natus Vincere vs TBD | BO3 |
| Grand Final | 16:00 Sunday | TBD vs TBD | BO5 |
Aurora, as heavy favourites against MongolZ, set up a close tie, while all eyes will be on the PARIVISION vs Falcons quarter-finals, where the game’s stars will clash. The next round of play pits Vitality and NAVI against the quarter-final winners. While Vitality remains the best team in the world and is expected to go all the way, the excitement will likely lie with NAVI, where there is a possibility of a Falcons rematch.
As things stand, BLAST Open Rotterdam will be a key event building up to the Major and will play an important role in building confidence among the teams. Fans, on the other hand, will get to watch the best CS2 players in the world clash against each other for exciting back-to-back games of Counter-Strike.
