Austin Major 2025 Pick’Em Predictions & Guide

🏆 Austin Major 2025 Pick’Em Predictions & Full Guide

The Austin Major 2025 is the next major milestone in the Counter-Strike 2 calendar, and it brings back the highly anticipated Pick’Em Challenge. Whether you’re chasing that shiny Diamond Coin or just want to compete with friends, this is your go-to guide — including how it works, costs, stages, simulator tools, expert predictions, and the safest strategy for success.

🎯 What is the CS2 Pick’Em Challenge?

The Pick’Em Challenge is an in-game prediction contest in CS2 during each Major. With a Viewer Pass, players can make predictions on which teams will win or qualify through different stages of the tournament.

✅ Pick’Em Unlocks:

• Diamond/Silver/Gold Coin progression
• 1 Souvenir Token (more earned by completing challenges)
• Access to team/player stickers
• Graffiti support and team flair in-game

💳 Viewer Pass Pricing

There are two Viewer Pass options:

• Viewer Pass – $9.99 USD
• Viewer Pass + 3 Souvenir Tokens – $17.99 USD

Souvenir Tokens can also be earned by completing Pick’Em challenges across the three tournament stages.

🗓️ Austin Major 2025 Schedule & Stages

Each stage has its own Pick’Em challenge, and you must get a minimum number of correct predictions to progress toward the Diamond Coin.

🧠 How Pick’Em Works

🔹 Challengers & Elimination Stages:

You must pick:

• 1 team to go 3-0
• 1 team to go 0-3
• 7 other teams you think will advance (at least 3 wins)

✅ You need at least 5 correct picks out of 9 to move to the next stage.

🔹 Champions Stage:

Pick the quarterfinals, semifinals, and grand final winners.

✅ You need 5 correct match picks to get the final stage right.

🕹️ Use the Pick’Em Simulator

Before submitting in-game, practice with this free tool:
🔗 https://majors.im/25austin

This simulator lets you:

• Simulate Swiss outcomes
• Try different 3-0, 0-3 combos
• Check how teams might face off in later rounds

It’s a must-use tool for serious Pick’Em players.

🎮 Full Team List for Austin Major 2025 (Challengers Stage)

🔥 Talent & Creator Predictions for Challengers Stage

Based on community images and expert inputs, here’s what top analysts and creators are predicting for the Challengers Stage:

🟩 Most Picked 3-0:

🟥 Most Picked 0-3:

✅ Safest Pick’Em Prediction Strategy (Based on Expert Consensus)

🟩 3-0 Pick: Heroic

• Top-tier EU team with LAN experience and great consistency.
• Best shot to go undefeated in BO1s.

🟥 0-3 Pick: Metizport

• Least experienced lineup, mostly online players.
• Picked by 4 talents as a safe 0-3.

✅ Teams to Advance:

1. FlyQuest – Good form, upset potential.
2. BB Team (BetBoom) – Strong EU lineup, always dangerous.
3. Imperial – Veteran roster, crowd favorites.
4. TYLOO – Unpredictable, but high skill ceiling.
5. OG – Mixed results, but proven players.
6. Wildcard – North America’s sleeper.
7. ENCE – Solid fundamentals, strong LAN record.

🧠 Tips for Getting the Diamond Coin

1. Play all three stages with a Viewer Pass.
2. Use the simulator at majors.im/25austin to test matchups.
3. Choose a risky but strong 3-0, and save consistent teams for the 3-1/3-2 pool.
4. Update your picks daily based on match outcomes and form.
5. Watch pro analysis on Twitch, YouTube, or social media (especially from talents like Launders, Banks, and fl0m).

🥇 Final Thoughts

The Austin Major 2025 is already shaping up to be a thrilling chapter in CS2’s history. With this Pick’Em guide, you’re set to maximize your odds at securing that Diamond Coin and flexing your prediction skills.

Stick with the safest picks, simulate before locking them in, and track matchday changes. Best of luck, and may your bracket go 9/9!