With just a few days remaining until the start of the BLAST.tv Major Austin 2025, renowned analyst and former professional CS player Jakob “Pimp” Vinniche has shared his team rankings ahead of the tournament. His list includes both unexpected favorites and familiar giants, but most importantly, he notes a significant gap between the top four and the rest.

Pimp's Ranking Before the Tournament Begins
Here's how the Danish expert ranks the top ten teams:

Vitality
Falcons
Mouz
Spirit
The MongolZ
NAVI
aurora
Liquid
FaZe
G2

Vitality remains a stable powerhouse, having recently won the IEM Dallas 2025, while Falcons , with recent acquisitions like m0NESY , are showing phenomenal form. Mouz and Spirit have secured their spots among the elite thanks to strong tournament performances. However, the real surprise is The MongolZ making it into the top five — the Asian team has long been making a name for themselves, but now they're being seen as a real force.

On the other hand, FaZe and G2, who were recently staples in any ranking, have dropped significantly. This could indicate internal issues or fatigue from a long competitive season. Notably, NAVI has landed in sixth place.

The BLAST.tv Major in Austin will be a moment of truth for teams vying for the title of the strongest in the CS2 era. Pimp's ranking only heightens the intrigue, offering his perspective on the balance of power before the start. But soon, everything will be decided not on social media, but on the server — where each team will have to prove their strength through action.