In the grand final for the IEM Dallas 2025 trophy, Vitality faced off against Mouz . Vitality defeated their opponents with a 3:0 score. The match concluded on the maps Dust II (13:11), Mirage (13:9), and Inferno (13:8).
MVP of the Match — Mathieu ' ZywOo ' Herbaut
The best player of the match was ZywOo from Vitality . Over three maps, he achieved 59 kills, 35 deaths, and 100 adr , earning a rating of 7.5. He made a crucial contribution to his team's victory in this series. Detailed match statistics can be viewed via this link.
Vitality started strong on Dust II, finishing the first half with a 7:5 lead. After switching sides, they won the pistol round, but the key moment was an incredible 1v5 round by Jimpphat at 8:5, which sparked an impressive comeback for Mouz . Inspired by this moment, Mouz won six consecutive rounds, including this clutch, narrowing the gap. Nonetheless, Vitality managed to hold off their opponents, winning five decisive rounds in a row. In a tense finish, they secured victory on the first map with a 13:11 score.
On Mirage, Vitality dominated the first half while playing as CT, confidently closing it with a 10:2 score. Already at 3:1 in their favor, ZywOo achieved an ace against a full-buy Mouz , forcing the opponents into an eco and allowing Vitality to take a couple more rounds consecutively. After switching sides, Mouz showed resilience, winning six straight rounds in an attempt to regain control of the game. However, Vitality regrouped at crucial moments, taking the necessary rounds for victory. The map ended in their favor with a 13:9 score.
On Inferno, Vitality started the first half confidently, playing as T and leading 7:5. One of the key moments occurred at 6:3 — Vitality 's captain, apEX , made an impressive push through banana, single-handedly eliminating three opponents on the B site, significantly strengthening the team's position. After switching sides, Vitality won four consecutive rounds, but Mouz didn't give up, responding with three rounds of their own. Ultimately, Vitality took the last two rounds, finishing the map with a 13:8 score.
With this victory, Vitality wins their sixth consecutive tournament and extends their winning streak to 30 matches, earning $125,000 in prize money and a club bonus of $160,000. Mouz , on the other hand, concludes their tournament performance in 2nd place, earning $50,000 in prize money, plus an additional $100,000 for the organization.
Prize Pool Distribution
The IEM Dallas 2025 tournament concluded with a prize pool of $300,000 + $700,000 as a club bonus, distributed among participants as follows:
1st place — Vitality : $125,000 (+ $160,000 to the club)
2nd place — Mouz : $50,000 (+ $100,000 to the club)
3rd–4th place — The MongolZ , Falcons : $25,000 (+ $80,000 to the club)
5th–6th place — aurora , GamerLegion : $12,500 (+ $60,000 to the club)
7th–8th place — G2, Heroic : $7,000 (+ $40,000 to the club)
9th-12th place — FaZe, Liquid, 3DMAX , FURIA Esports : $5,000 (+ $20,000 to the club)
13th-16th place — NRG , Lynn Vision , BC.Game, Legacy : $4,000 (no club bonus)
IEM Dallas 2025 takes place from May 19 to 25 in the USA, with a prize pool of $1,000,000. The winner takes home $125,000 in prize money and also receives a club bonus of $160,000.
