BLAST Open Spring 2026: Six-Team Playoff Bracket Revealed
The group stage of the BLAST Open Spring 2026 Counter-Strike 2 tournament, hosted in Rotterdam, has now concluded. From the initial 16 contenders, only six elite teams have survived to compete in the playoffs. Following yesterday's updates, the confirmed playoff bracket is now set, outlining the path to victory for the remaining five high-stakes matches.
The intense action will resume in just a few days. The quarterfinals are slated for Friday, March 27th, followed by the semifinals on Saturday, March 28th, and the grand final will crown the champion on Sunday, March 29th. You can review the full bracket and upcoming matchups below. It's worth noting that Furia and Team Spirit were the two teams eliminated in the final moments of yesterday's group stage.
Quarterfinals (March 27):
- Aurora Gaming vs. The MongolZ at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET
- Parivision vs. Team Falcons at 17:30 GMT/18:30 CET
Semifinals (March 28):
- Team Vitality vs. Winner of Aurora/MongolZ at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET
- Natus Vincere vs. Winner of Parivision/Falcons at 17:30 GMT/18:30 CET
Grand Final (March 29):
- Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2 at 11:30 BST/12:30 CEST
Who do you predict will emerge victorious and lift the trophy?
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