G2 Esports has pulled off one of the most thrilling upsets of the season at BLAST Open London 2025. In front of a packed OVO Arena Wembley, the team defied all odds to take down European powerhouse Team Vitality and claim their first major trophy of the year. The victory not only silenced critics who had written them off but also delivered a statement that G2 is still a force to be reckoned with in Counter-Strike.
The journey to the title was anything but easy. G2 entered the Grand Final as underdogs, and after losing two of the first three maps, their hopes looked dim. Yet the roster showed incredible resilience, clawing back from the brink when they were just one round away from elimination. In an unforgettable moment, G2 forced overtime on map four and carried the momentum into the decisive fifth map on Train, crushing Vitality with a dominant 13 to 6 finish. The win secured them a prize of 150,000 dollars and gave their fans a night to remember.
For Team Vitality, the heartbreak continues. Despite being considered one of the most consistent teams in recent memory, they have now gone months without a tier-one trophy. Their last big win came at the BLAST Austin Major earlier in 2025, and the London defeat adds to the growing pressure on the roster to rediscover its championship-winning form.
The triumph at BLAST Open London also marks a turning point for G2’s 2025 campaign. Prior to this event, their season had been largely uneventful, with most of their finishes hovering around the top eight. Their only notable run was at PGL Bucharest, where they were swept aside by Team Falcons in the final. This time, however, G2 showed a newfound level of grit and cohesion that could redefine the trajectory of their season.
The timing of the victory could not be better for the organization. Outside of Counter-Strike, G2 has already qualified for the League of Legends World Championship, making this a weekend of triumph across multiple titles. Fans of the team celebrated not just one but two huge accomplishments, fueling excitement and confidence for the months ahead.
Despite the incredible storyline, BLAST Open London did see a decline in viewership compared to the previous year. According to data from Esports Charts, peak viewership capped at just over 701,000, a significant drop from the 900,000 figure recorded during the 2024 final between G2 and NAVI. However, the longer tournament format this year meant more total hours watched, proving that fans remain highly engaged despite the dip in peak numbers.
Looking ahead, the impact of this event will ripple through the global rankings. G2, who sat at fifteenth place before the tournament, are expected to climb significantly in the VRS standings after their triumph. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Vitality to see if they can bounce back and reclaim the number one spot, especially after Team Spirit’s early exit from the event.
The Counter-Strike calendar shows no signs of slowing down. The next big event will be BLAST Rivals Fall in November, set to take place in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo. With top-ranked teams and wildcard challengers preparing to clash, fans can expect even more drama, storylines, and unforgettable plays as the season continues.
G2’s victory at BLAST Open London 2025 will be remembered not only as their first title of the year but also as the night they reminded the world of their championship DNA.
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