The competitive scene of BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 has taken an electrifying turn as PaiN Gaming and Team Vitality both clinched spots in the semi-final after impressive quarter-final performances. Each team showcased exceptional skill and strategy, setting the stage for thrilling matchups ahead.
PaiN Gaming Sweeps Passion UA
PaiN Gaming made waves in Hong Kong, rediscovering the form that led to their surprise top-four finish at the BLAST.tv Austin Major earlier this year. Their quarter-final against Passion UA was a display of dominance, as they secured a 13-4 win on Nuke and followed it up with a 13-7 victory on Inferno. This decisive 2-0 sweep propels them into a semi-final clash against fellow Brazilian team FURIA, which recently topped November’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS) after a notable victory at IEM Chengdu 2025.
Team Vitality Outlasts Team Spirit
On the other side of the bracket, Team Vitality emerged victorious against Team Spirit in a nail-biting encounter. PaiN Gaming and Team Vitality have advanced to the semi-final of BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 after winning their respective quarter-final matches. The French squad demonstrated resilience on Dust II with a 13-11 win. Nuke saw a dramatic turn of events with Donk’s incredible one-versus-five clutch, but Vitality edged it out in double overtime, 19-16. Mirage, the deciding map, was a test of nerves, but Vitality managed to clinch the series with a 16-13 win.
What’s Next?
As the semi-finals loom, four teams are poised in the hunt for a spot in the BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 Grand Final. Fans can catch all the live action on BLAST’s Twitch and YouTube channels, promising more exhilarating esports drama.