The BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Closed Qualifier match between Imperial Fe and NAVI set a new record, peaking at an impressive 490,804 viewers, according to Esports Charts. This milestone makes it the most-watched match featuring a female Counter-Strike team in history.
The highly anticipated clash took place on the third day of the BLAST Bounty Closed Qualifiers, where 32 teams are competing for a spot in the LAN Finals, scheduled for January 23–26 in Copenhagen. NAVI, recognized as the most-watched CS2 team of 2024, secured a dominant 2-0 victory (13-7, 13-8) against the Brazilian lineup. Despite the loss, Imperial Fe earned widespread praise from the Counter-Strike 2 community for their strong performance against one of the world’s top teams.
In addition to breaking records for matches involving a female Counter-Strike team, the showdown also became the most-watched match of the BLAST Bounty Closed Qualifiers at the time of writing.
By defeating Imperial Fe, NAVI advanced to the Round of 16 phase, moving closer to securing one of eight coveted spots at the $500,000 (~£409,678) LAN Finals. Meanwhile, Imperial Fe continues its journey in 2025, with this tournament being one of several international competitions on its calendar.
A Historic Step for Female CS2 Teams
The excitement surrounding Imperial Fe doesn’t end with BLAST Bounty. On January 29th, the team will make history again by competing in IEM Katowice, becoming the first female roster to qualify for an ESL Pro Tour Championship event. Organized by ESL FACEIT Group, IEM Katowice 2025 features 24 teams battling for a share of its $1 million (~£817,450) prize pool.
With Imperial Fe breaking barriers and NAVI continuing to dominate, the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 qualifiers and upcoming tournaments are shaping up to be game-changing moments for the Counter-Strike 2 esports scene.
There are a lot of interesting things for CS2 fans in 2025, so make sure to follow esports-news.info for more details.
