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Fnatic are back on top of the Counter-Strike world after a massive win at Fragadelphia Blocktober 2025. The European powerhouse battled through a tense playoff run in the United States, ultimately taking down 9INE in a best-of-five grand final to lift the trophy and lock in their spot for the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Major.

The win marks a crucial moment for Fnatic, who bounced back from a disappointing quarter-final finish at the Birch Cup in Gdansk. With their Major dreams on the line, Benjamin “blameF” Bremer and his squad made the trip across the Atlantic for one last shot at qualification, and they didn’t waste it.

A Gritty Playoff Run

Fnatic’s path to the championship was anything but easy. The team kicked things off with a clean 2–0 sweep over Metizport, before edging past BIG in a nerve-wracking three-map series. From there, they faced OG, the reigning DraculaN Season 2 champions, and closed out a convincing 2–0 to reach the grand final.

The decider against 9INE was a marathon. Each team traded their map picks, forcing the series to a fifth and final map on Train. After an even 6–6 first half, Fnatic turned up the heat on their offensive side, closing out the map 13–9 to seal the series 3–2 and their ticket to Budapest.

Fnatic Fragadelphia Blocktober 2025

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blameF Leads the Charge

Danish rifler Benjamin “blameF” Bremer led from the front, putting up a 1.12 rating across the final and 86 kills to his name. British entry Cai “CYPHER” Watson also impressed with consistent fragging and relentless pressure, proving vital in Fnatic’s climb to the title.

Despite 9INE’s Tobias “kraghen” Jensen putting up standout numbers, including an event-best 1.27 rating in the grand final, it wasn’t enough to stop the orange-and-black.

Major Bound

The win doesn’t just hand Fnatic another LAN trophy, it cements their place among Europe’s top 16 ahead of the VRS invitation deadline for the StarLadder Budapest Major. For fans, it’s a return to form that many have been waiting for, as the organisation looks to reignite its legacy in Counter-Strike 2’s first Major year.

The community’s response has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans flooded social media with celebration posts, from simple “WOOOOOOO”s to “LFG FNATIC” chants echoing across timelines. “Good, would have been crazy if the best player wasn’t at the Major,” one comment read, capturing the sentiment perfectly.