The conclusion of Stage 2 gave us some memorable moments, but we have to move forward as we wait for Blast.tv Austin Major Stage 3. The 16 teams are locked in for the event’s final stage, and this is where the real fun begins.
While the event was limited to a studio, the next stages will be in front of the Texas crowd, making it more challenging for the team and more intense for the fans. Having left behind a big chunk of teams, the final 16 represent the best of the best teams, and the ones coming in from Stage 2 will now face the challenge that the teams they overcame could not pose.
BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 3 matches
| Match No. | Teams | IST Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Vitality vs Legacy | 22:30 IST |
| 2 | Team Spirit vs paiN Gaming | 23:45 IST |
| 3 | The MongolZ vs FURIA | 01:00 IST (June 13) |
| 4 | Natus Vincere vs Nemiga Gaming | 02:15 IST (June 13) |
| 5 | MOUZ vs Virtus.pro | 22:30 IST |
| 6 | G2 Esports vs 3DMAX | 23:45 IST |
| 7 | Aurora Gaming vs FaZe Clan | 01:00 IST (June 13) |
| 8 | Liquid vs Lynn Vision Gaming | 02:15 IST (June 13) |
Some of the teams are clear favourites on Day 1 of the matchups, and while this may pave an easier way for some teams but given that they are the best of the best teams out there, upsets are common at this level.
Goes without saying that the likes of Vitality, Team Spirit, and MOUZ are the clear favourites coming into Stage 3, and while there are several underdogs, it would not be surprising to see a few dark horses come out. Make sure to tune in on the official BLAST Twitch and YouTube channels at the aforementioned time to not miss the action.