MOUZ are bringing a fresh twist to online CS2 competition, and it might just give them the edge they need.
Ahead of the closed qualifier for the CS2 BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 LAN Finals, the German esports powerhouse is turning their Hamburg headquarters into a mini arena, welcoming fans to cheer them on in-person as they go head-to-head with OG on Thursday, Aug. 7.
The team will be playing from a custom booth set up inside the MOUZ HQ at Glockengießerwall 1, 20095 Hamburg. Fans will be able to see the squad in action and cheer them on.
Doors open at 2pm local time, 30 minutes before the match. And while the event is free, seats are limited, so registration is definitely recommended. Drinks will be available for purchase to keep the crowd energized throughout the match.
But it’s not just about watching. MOUZ has lined up a few fun challenges for those attending. Fans can test their reflexes in the Pro Reaction Challenge, trying to outscore the CS2 pros themselves and even meet the team post-match. For racing fans, there’s also a BMW M Sim Racing Challenge featuring five professional-grade sim rigs.
It’s a rare and intimate glimpse at how top-level players prepare and perform, particularly MOUZ CS2 standouts torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, and Spinx. And the Counter-Strike community has already shown love for the initiative.
“Great practice for players playing in front of a crowd. Most people underestimate how much having an audience Fs with your performance until they go in front of one. Hopefully, this helps MOUZ get more reps in,” said a fan on Reddit.
“This is actually a net-positive for everyone involved (org, players, fans),” another Redditor commented. One fan even joked that this “would save NA CS.”
While the idea is getting a lot of praise, some fans have raised concerns about crowd cheating, given that the event isn’t under LAN-level supervision. MOUZ responded by confirming that a broadcast delay will be in place and the booths are soundproof to avoid any unfair advantages.
Still, many view this as a brilliant concept, blurring the line between online and LAN play, while bringing fans closer to their favorite players.
MOUZ are heading into this qualifier with strong momentum, having recently finished runner-up to Team Spirit at IEM Cologne. With their eyes on a second trophy this year, following their PGL Cluj-Napoca win, the BLAST Bounty Fall LAN Finals in Malta is looking to be another big opportunity. But first, they’ll need to make it through the qualifier, and playing on home turf with fans behind them might just boost their chances.
Published: Aug 6, 2025 01:48 am