BLAST Rivals Fall 2025: Schedule, Format, Teams & How To Watch
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 is set to make history as Hong Kong’s biggest-ever esports event. As the last stop after BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, it’s also the first tournament to earn the prestigious “M” Mark designation, solidifying the region’s growing reputation as a major player on the global esports stage.
This guide covers everything you need to know about BLAST Rivals Fall 2025, including schedule, format, teams, prize pool, and where to watch the games.
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 Location & Dates
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 will run from November 12 to November 16, 2025. The event will take place at the AsiaWorld-Arena in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong.
Get ready Hong Kong… COUNTER-STRIKE IS COMING 🇭🇰
— BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) October 9, 2025
Tickets are still available as we get ready to put on an incredible show in front of a packed-out Asia World-Arena!
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BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 Schedule & Format
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 will host eight top-rated Counter-Strike 2 teams competing across two stages.
The Group Stage (November 12-13) will adopt a GSL-style format with two groups of four teams each. All matches will be played as a best-of-three series in a double-elimination format. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs, while the remaining teams will be eliminated.
The Playoffs (November 14-16) follow a single-elimination bracket. The Group Stage winners start from the Semifinals, while runners-up enter from the Quarterfinals as High Seeds. Third-place teams enter as Low Seeds. All matches are best-of-three, except the Grand Final, which is best-of-five.
The current CS2 Active Duty map pool will be used: Ancient, Dust2, Inferno, Mirage, Nuke, Overpass, and Train.
Schedule
This table outlines the full schedule of BLAST Rivals Fall 2025, including each stage, date, and match time.
| Stage | Date | Match Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Group A Group B | November 12-13, 2025 | Not available |
| Quarterfinal 1 Quarterfinal 2 Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Grand Final | November 14, 2025 November 15, 2025 November 16, 2025 | 3:30 PM CST (UTC+8) / 8:30 AM CET (UTC+1) |
Note: Official fixtures and updates are available on the BLAST.tv website. Match times may vary by up to one hour due to daylight saving time.
Prize Pool Distribution
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 features a massive $350,000 prize pool, distributed as follows:
| Place | Prize Money | Frequent Flyers Tokens |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $125,000 | 2 |
| 2nd 3rd-4th 5th-6th 7th-8th | $75,000 $40,000 $25,000 $10,000 | 0 |
| Total | $350,000 | |
Frequent Flyers Program
The Frequent Flyers Program (FFP Tokens) is part of BLAST Premier’s 2025 reward system, designed to honor consistency and strong performances. Teams earn tokens by winning eligible tournaments, reaching later stages, or by regularly attending BLAST events.
FFP works as follows:
- Attend 4 tournaments: 1 token earned
- Attend 5 tournaments: 2 tokens earned
- Attend 6 tournaments: 4 tokens earned
Performance bonuses:
- Reaching the second week of a BLAST Bounty or BLAST Open: 1 token earned
- Winning a BLAST Bounty, BLAST Open, or BLAST Rivals: 2 tokens earned
Each token represents a team’s share of the $2 million prize pool. Teams must attend at least four events to redeem their tokens. Declining a BLAST invite results in forfeiture of all tokens for that year. As of October 20, 2025, Team Vitality leads with 8 tokens, followed closely by Team Spirit with 7.
Teams Competing At BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 will feature heated matchups between eight of the world’s best CS2 teams. Four of the teams were invited based on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) as of October 6, 2025. The remaining squads represent regional giants brought in via wildcard invites.
- The MongolZ (VRS #1)
- Team Vitality (VRS #3)
- Team Spirit (VRS #4)
- FURIA (VRS #2)
- Team Falcons (Europe Invite)
- paiN Gaming (South America Invite)
- TYLOO (Asia Invite)
- Passion UA (North America Invite)
How To Watch BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 will be broadcast in over 30 languages across 100+ countries and territories, allowing millions of viewers around the globe to watch the matches live from their homes.
If you want to watch the Hong Kong tournament, simply tune into the official Blast.tv website or BLAST YouTube and Twitch channels.
How To Buy Tickets
Tickets to attend BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 in person went on sale on August 6, 2025 (12:00 pm CST) and are sold via Cityline. The early package has already sold out, but you can still access the day passes.
The prices range from HK$288 to HK$528 (~$37 to $68) for November 14, HK$488 to HK$788 (~$63 to $101) for November 15, and HK$688 to HK$988 (~$89 to $127) for November 16.
FAQs
When and where will BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 take place?
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 will be held at the AsiaWorld-Arena in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong from November 12-16, 2025.
Is BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 the last of the series?
Yes. The second edition of BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 is the last tournament in the series of BLAST’s premier calendar for 2025, following the BLAST Rivals Spring 2025.
What is the BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 prize pool?
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 features a $350,000 total prize pool. The winning team will bag $125,000 along with 2 Frequent Flyers Tokens.
Who won BLAST Rivals Spring 2025?
Team Vitality won BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 after beating Team Falcons. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Vitality, who took home $125,000 in prize money and 2 Frequent Flyers Tokens.
How can I watch BLAST Rivals Fall 2025?
You can watch BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 on the official Blast.tv website as well as on YouTube and Twitch. The tournament will be broadcast in 30+ languages across 100+ countries and territories.
References
- BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong (Cityline)
- BLAST Premier on X (X)
- Home (BLAST TV)
- Standings as of 2025_10_06 (GitHub)
- BLAST Premier on YouTube (YouTube)
- BLAST Premier on Twitch (Twitch)
- Events (Cityline)
