North America’s biggest CS2 event of the year is heading into its final and most decisive stage. Stage 3 of the BLAST.tv Austin CS2 Major is almost here — where every round, every peek, and every clutch could make the difference between Major immortality and utter heartbreak.
Whether you’ve been watching since Stage 1 or you’re just tuning in now, this is the moment where CS2 history is written. And Refrag has your back with key matchups, important dates, and even a cheeky free trial.
CS2 Austin Major Stage 3 Important Dates
June 12th, 2025 – 11:00 EST (15:00 UTC) – Start of Stage 3 and Playoffs
Location: Austin, Texas — live crowd, high stakes
Match to watch: Aurora vs. FaZe
Refrag’s own EliGE and the rest of FaZe are set to square off against the scorching Turkish side in Aurora. To this point, frozen and EliGE have led the way, posting 1.30 and 1.13 ratings respectively. Aurora qualified to Stage 3 via their performance at the prior Major, but after a strong showing at IEM Dallas, they’re not to be taken lightly.
CS2 Austin Major Players to Watch – Stage 2
| Player | Team | HLTV Rating (last 3 months) |
| ZywOo | Team Vitality | 1.36 |
| s1mple | FaZe | 1.09 |
| FL1T | Virtus.pro | 1.11 |
BLAST.tv CS2 Austin Major Stage 3 FAQ
What format is Stage 3 of the Austin Major?
Stage 3 begins with the same Swiss group-play of prior stages, but this time, teams with 3 wins go on to to play in single-elim bracket play, and teams with 3 losses go home. All matches in bracket play are best-of-three.
Where can I watch Stage 3?
Catch the action live on Twitch, YouTube, or BLAST.tv. Local viewing parties may also be available — check social channels for announcements.
Train Like the Pros — For Free
Want to sharpen your aim, perfect your utility, or prep for your own playoff run? Refrag is offering a free 7-day trial for the duration of the Austin Major. Whether you’re grinding ranked or just looking to level up your mechanics, now’s the perfect time to see why so many pros rely on Refrag for their training.
Go to https://refrag.gg/major to claim your 7-day free trial. Be fast, it’s only available until the end of the Austin Major!
