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BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 Odds – Who Will Proceed to Stage 2?

By Tit Krajnik

25 May 2025

Tit Krajnik 25 May 2025

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BLAST.tv Austin Major begins on Tuesday, June 3, 2025
16 Counter-Strike 2 teams fight for eight Stage 2 tickets
A closely contested battle is on the cards

BLAST.tv Austin Major

The long-awaited BLAST.tv Austin Major kicks off on Tuesday, June 3, with the first stage, where 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams will fight for eight tickets leading to Stage 2.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 Format
Where to Bet on BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1?
BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 Favourites
BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 Odds
BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 FAQ

The pinnacle of competitive Counter-Strike 2 is just around the corner, as the world’s best teams get ready for BLAST.tv Austin Major.

The Austin Major will begin on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with the opening stage, where 16 teams will fight for promotion to the next stage, and the opportunity to join the world’s elite in the battle for the playoff spots.

Consisting of teams that made it to BLAST.tv Austin Major via regional qualifiers, Stage 1 will welcome known squads and a few up-and-coming teams who want to make a name for themselves and prove their worth on the big stage.

For the fans, BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 is a chance to see underdogs in action, and according to the latest odds on the top betting sites, the battle for a top-eight finish will be very close, with 15 out of 16 squads priced at 4.50 or lower.

While the outright betting odds show one thing, one question remains – which Counter-Strike 2 team have what it takes to qualify for BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 2?

BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 Format

BLAST.tv Austin Major will begin with the first stage, formerly known as the Opening Stage, where 16 teams will battle for eight spots in Stage 2.

BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 features 16 squads who secured their spots at the Major via regional qualifiers in Europe, North America, South America, China, Oceania & SEA, and Mongolia & West Asia.

Each region was allocated a number of slots based on the region’s strength, with Europe securing six and Mongolia & West Asia and Oceania & SEA only one apiece.

Europe – 6 slots
North America – 3 slots
South America – 3 slots
China – 2 slots
Mongolia & West Asia – 1 slot
Oceania & SEA – 1 slot

The 16 teams attending BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 are placed into a single Swiss-system format group, where all games are best-of-one (BO1), except for the elimination and advancement matches, which are played as best-of-three (BO3).

The first three teams that win three games advance to Stage 2, while the teams that lose three games are eliminated from the Major.

16 Counter-Strike 2 teams
Swiss-style group
BO3 elimination and advancement games
All other games are best-of-one (BO1)
Teams that win three games advance to Stage 2

Where to Bet on BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1?

Counter-Strike 2 fans can find BLAST.tv Austin Major betting markets on a wide range of crypto and traditional betting sites.

Due to the tournament’s popularity among viewers and punters, you do not have to look far to find a platform to place your bets, and here you can find the best bookmakers for the job.

One of the most popular betting sites for betting on Counter-Strike 2 is Stake, which is a renowned crypto bookmaker where esports punters can find competitive betting odds and an excellent selection of betting markets, including pre-tournament markets, match markets, and in-play betting options.

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BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 Favourites

Outright betting markets for BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 are available on all of the best Counter-Strike 2 betting sites, with some offering side markets such as team and player specials.

While those extend the bettors’ options of finding solid betting opportunities, the main focus is the “to qualify” market, which shows that there is a handful of teams with a very good chance to make it through BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1.

HEROIC (1.04) lead the way as the top favourites to collect three wins, ahead of BetBoom Team (1.16), B8 (1.25), and Nemiga Gaming (1.33).

While those are the four top quads, Complexity (1.53), OG (1.57), Imperial Esports (1.66), and Wildcard Gaming (1.80) should be more interesting for esports punters, offering higher payouts.

NRG (2.00) are the first team priced at even money, giving them a 50% chance of finishing BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 1 inside the top eight, ahead of Metizport (2.10), Fluxo (2.37), and FlyQuest (2.75), who remain a serious threat to reach Stage 2.

The bottom four teams include Legacy (3.75), Lynn Vision (4.00), TYLOO (4.50), and Chinggis Warriors as the biggest outsiders at 11.00.