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BLAST tv Austin Major Update 📌
We are aware that the decision to replace BESTIA at the BLAST tv Austin Major 2025 has led to a number of questions about the decision making process. In the interests of transparency, we are more than happy to provide further clarity regarding the factors which have led to this unfortunate outcome.
As is the case for any of our events, all participating teams are subject to the visa requirements of the host country. Since February, BLAST has been in consistent communication with all teams regarding the US visa process required to attend the event. This outreach began well ahead of qualification to ensure that any issues or delays could be addressed before the event.
In total, we have seen 31 teams and 158 players successfully secure the required visas, following the application process put in place for the tournament; all within the published deadlines.
BESTIA qualified for the tournament on Thursday, 17th April.
Each team is ultimately responsible for securing its players’ visas and they are always at the discretion of the host country. We shared all relevant visa information and stayed in regular contact to support their process.
During this time BESTIA had appointments where they failed to secure all player visas. On Friday, 16th May we issued a clear and final deadline to all teams with outstanding visa issues: Wednesday, 21st May at 5:00 PM CEST. By this time, all teams were expected to have secured visas for enough of their submitted roster in order to compete in Austin. This deadline was put in place to help maintain competitive integrity and logistical event planning.
As of the deadline, two of BESTIA’s players had not obtained the required visas and as a result, we proceeded to confirm they had not met the requirements to participate in the tournament and had to be replaced. This decision was made in line with the tournament participation agreement (TPA).
While the relevant players subsequently did receive visas, there is no dispute that they were not in place in time to meet the required deadline. Accordingly, we had no choice but to uphold the rules of the tournament, which all teams were aware of.
It is a matter of huge regret for everyone involved that this has resulted in BESTIA not being able to compete at the Austin Major. We recognise the disappointment this news brings to their fans and wider esports community.
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Introducing our Sunday Showmatch teams...
First up is Team France:
🇫🇷 @shoxCSGO
🇫🇷 @kennyS_
🇫🇷 @RpKTANKK
🇫🇷 @bodyy
🇫🇷 @JACKZ_CSGO
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The @karriganCSGO confetti. This will be an epic series.
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Counter-Strike is more than just a game. We love you, @k1tocs ❤️
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Our negotiations of threatening to use the same trophy as Paris have worked, you're welcome Counter-Strike community
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BLAST tv Austin Major Update 📌
We regret to announce that @bestia_corp will no longer be participating in the upcoming BLAST tv Austin Major, as the team was unable to secure the required U.S. visas for a sufficient number of eligible players.
#BLASTPremier #BLASTtvMAJOR
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Player nationalities at the BLAST tv Champions Stage:
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WHEN THEY FLY, THEY SOAR! @_badnewseagles ARE GOING TO PARIS!! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
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WARNING: There have been reports of people at the @MoodyCenterATX pretending to be BLAST employees and asking people to scan a QR code that is linked to an API scam.
BLAST employees will not ask you to scan a QR code, if you are unsure if someone is a BLAST employee, please speak to security or the event center.
#BLASTtvMAJOR
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The moment @GamerLegion became Major Grand Finalists 🔥
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The winning moment of @TeamVitality ❤
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And for our Dream Team we have:
🇬🇧 @smooyacs
🇺🇦 @s1mpleO
🇸🇪 @GeT_RiGhT
🇸🇰 @STYKOcsgo
🇬🇧 @cyphercsgo_
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Happy Birthday @CounterStrike 🥳
And what a way to celebrate it on this incredible stage inside the @MoodyCenterATX!
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It's great to see @w0nderfulof's brother playing so well 🤯
Unfortunate Counter-Strike
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We are looking forward to CS2 but we aren't forgetting about where we've come from!
If you've got a floor ticket for the Major today, grab your entry band for "The Pit" to enjoy the retro gaming setup and much more! 🎮
18+ only.
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Welcoming the brilliant faces and voices who will be bringing the Austin Major to life over the next month! 🤠
👉 blast.tv/cs/news/blasttv-auj…
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The moment @GamerLegion won Inferno 💥
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You heard it here first, the BLAST Paris TV Major will be cast in English. 🗣️
The show will be hosted in both French/English. 🇫🇷🇬🇧
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"It's an older meme, sir, but it checks out"
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.@G2esports vs @heroicgg football match when???
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