From the quarterfinals to the decisive battle, we have intriguing matchups at the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports event BLAST Open Spring 2026 in Rotterdam. First, two potential favorites face ambitious contenders. Then, mighty titans join the tournament — to claim the prize money and potentially proclaim their successful domination on the top-level scene.
How to watch the playoffs at BLAST Open in Rotterdam: Stream
The playoff stream from BLAST Open Spring 2026 is on the official BLAST Premier YouTube and Twitch channels.
Schedule
The final matches of BLAST Open Rotterdam happen from March 27 to March 29. The detailed schedule is in the table below.
| Estimated start | Stage | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. CET / 10 a.m EDT, March 27 | Quarterfinal | Aurora vs The MongolZ |
| 6:30 p.m. CET / 1:30 p.m EDT, March 27 | Quarterfinal | PARIVISION vs Falcons |
| 3 p.m. CET / 10 a.m EDT, March 28 | Semifinal | NAVI vs TBD |
| 6:30 p.m. CET / 1:30 p.m EDT, March 28 | Semifinal | Vitality vs TBD |
| 12:30 p.m. CET / 7:30 a.m EDT, March 28 | Grand Final | TBD vs TBD |
Matchups and results at the CS2 BLAST Open Spring 2026 playoffs
Six teams have advanced to the playoffs from the group stage at CS2 BLAST Open Season 1. Group winners are in the semifinals: NAVI and Team Vitality. In the quarterfinals, group runners-up face those who made it through the lower brackets.
| Aurora vs The MongolZ | Vitality vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| PARIVISION vs Falcons | NAVI vs TBD |
Final standings
Vitality against the world: To extend their tournament-win streak
We had a short break in the dominant performance of Team Vitality, as they decided to skip the ESL Pro League Season 23. BLAST Open in Rotterdam is the first event for Vitality after winning PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026. It can be the third trophy for them in a row, starting from IEM Kraków.
- Vitality won all their matches in the group stage, and they are the favorites on the CS2 betting platforms.
The semifinal opponents for Vitality are decided in the match between Aurora and The MongolZ. It is anyone’s game, even if Aurora players have a theoretical advantage.
- The MongolZ eliminated Team Spirit from the groups, and they were in the top 4 in Cluj-Napoca.
- Aurora Gaming were in the grand final at EPL S23. They won over The MongolZ in the online stage of that event.
Whoever wins this quarterfinal, Vitality players are the favorites in this matchup. They defeated Aurora Gaming with a 2:0 in the group stage at IEM Krakow. The same result was for Vitality in the semifinal at PGL Cluj-Napoca, including a dominant 13:3 on Dust II.
Revenge brackets
NAVI have earned themselves a nice semifinal spot, but we still remember their shaky start of the year. Each of three teams can succeed in this bracket branch.
- Falcons are still on their mission to win a big tournament. They were really close at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, but PARAVISION destroyed Falcons in the grand final. The quarterfinal in Rotterdam is Falcons’ chance for revenge.
- PARAVISION won Bounty Winter, and they played in the grand final in Cluj-Napoca against Team Vitality. These successes are mixed with disappointing results. If PARAVISION still reach the grand final, they can have revenge on Vitality.
- NAVI are the winners at EPL Season 23. During the BLAST Open Spring 2026 group stage, NAVI confidently defeated Team Falcons, and a rerun of this match is quite possible.
After this tournament, the top-level CS2 competition takes a little break. The next big event is Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026, from April 13 to April 19.
However, quite a few mid-tier teams participate in PGL Bucharest 2026, from April 3 to April 11. The tight schedule can be the main reason for the top team to skip this tournament.