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Team Vitality have officially won BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, sweeping Natus Vincere in a dominant 3-0 Grand Final and securing their third major Counter-Strike 2 trophy of the year.

The result not only reinforces Vitality’s position as the top CS2 team right now, but also puts them just one tournament win away from completing another ESL Grand Slam run, something no team has managed back-to-back in the modern era.

Vitality Dominate NAVI In One-Sided Grand Final

Vitality’s 3-0 win over Natus Vincere came across Inferno, Anubis, and Dust2, with scorelines of 13-7, 13-10, and 13-10 respectively.

While the series looked close on paper at times, NAVI struggled to convert key moments. Multiple lost force-buy situations and missed clutch opportunities allowed Vitality to stay in control throughout the match.

Inferno set the tone early, with both teams trading rounds before Vitality pulled ahead late in the half and shut things down convincingly on defence. On Anubis, NAVI briefly found momentum through individual plays, including multi-kill rounds from Drin Shaqiri, but again failed to capitalise on crucial rounds.

Dust2 followed a similar pattern, highlighted by a standout Glock round from Robin Kool, who opened the map with an all-headshot 4K that set Vitality up for another controlled win.

A Flawless Tournament Run In Rotterdam

Coming into the event as favourites, Team Vitality delivered a near-perfect run at the Rotterdam Ahoy Arena.

They opened with a 2-0 win over 9z, followed by clean 2-0 victories against The MongolZ and PARIVISION in the group stage. That momentum carried into the playoffs, where they dispatched Aurora Gaming 2-0 before sweeping NAVI in the final.

Across the entire event, Vitality did not drop a single series, underlining just how far ahead they currently are in the CS2 competitive scene.

The win also extended their incredible streaks, with reports highlighting a 22-map win streak and 16 consecutive series victories heading into and through the final.

ropz Claims MVP With Standout Playoff Performance

Robin “ropz” Kool was named MVP of BLAST Open Rotterdam, earning the award for the first time since joining Vitality.

 

Interestingly, he was not the standout player during the early stages of the tournament, with Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and Shahar “flameZ” Shushan leading performances in the group stage.

However, once playoffs began, ropz stepped up massively. He delivered multiple high-impact maps, finishing with a 1.54 rating in the arena and consistently turning key rounds in Vitality’s favour.

This marks his sixth career MVP medal and his first since 2023, further reinforcing his reputation as one of the most reliable big-stage performers in Counter-Strike.

Vitality Move One Step Closer To ESL Grand Slam

With victories now at IEM Kraków, PGL Cluj-Napoca, and BLAST Open Rotterdam, Vitality are closing in on another ESL Grand Slam title.

They now need just one more eligible tournament win to secure the $1 million prize and complete back-to-back Grand Slam runs, something that would further cement this roster’s place in Counter-Strike history.

The current lineup of Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, Robin “ropz” Kool, William “mezii” Merriman, and Shahar “flameZ” Shushan continues to deliver consistent results, with no signs of slowing down.

What Comes Next For Vitality

Vitality’s next challenge will be IEM Rio, scheduled from April 13 to April 19.

Given their current form, they will once again enter as clear favourites. Another title there would not only extend their dominance but also secure the ESL Grand Slam, adding even more weight to what is already shaping up to be one of the most dominant eras in Counter-Strike 2.

If this run continues, conversations around the greatest CS team of all time are only going to get louder.