Legends Stage Day Highlights & Results: BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023

The BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage has kicked off, bringing together top teams from around the globe. It started on May 13 and will last until May 16.

In this article, we’ll look at the results and highlights of the first day of the Legends Stage.

Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage

On the first day of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage sixteen teams played two Best-of-1 matches each.

One step closer to the big stage. Legends stage starts today. #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/s6HtGIrsMs

— BLAST.tv (@BLASTtv) May 13, 2023

Eight top teams will proceed to the Champions Stage of BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, where they will compete for the main prize.

Here are all the teams participating in the BLAST.tv Paris Major Legends Stage:

• NAVI
• GamerLegion
• 9INE
• Team Liquid
• FURIA Esports
• Monte
• Fnatic
• Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Heroic
• FaZe Clan
• Into The Breach
• Apeks
• Team Vitality
• G2 Esports
• Bad News Eagle
• ENCE

Now, let’s look at the matches that unfolded on the first day and how it all played out.

Round 1 Matches

. @natusvincere pick up the opening win against @GamerLegion and go 1-0 in the bracket #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/orzD6cQhv5

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @TeamLiquidCS strike first to secure 16:9 victory and go up in the bracket #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/EH85bAwo9N

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @Monte_Esports start their Legends Stage with a dominant 16:7 win #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/62BZhoV6gl

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @FNATIC steal away the momentum at the end of the half and lock in first victory 16:11 pic.twitter.com/UH5AogGG7g

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @heroicgg take down @FaZeClan with a 16:7 score and a flawless second half #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/RLd4b7nAMD

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @apeksgg close it on Mirage 16:10 to deny @ITBesports victory #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/9y9tflJsgA

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @TeamVitality take down @G2esports with a tremendous 2v4 clutch to close out the last round #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/Mo0LQOuB2B

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @ENCE lock it in 16:9 on Vertigo and find sucess to open up their run at the Legends Stage #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/LHmXd8h8Zn

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Teams that finished Legends Stage Day 1 with a 1:0 score:

• NAVI
• Team Liquid
• Fnatic
• Monte
• Team Vitality
• ENCE
• Heroic
• Apeks

And here are the overall results:

Round 1 is over, moving on to the Round 2 🔥 #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/t5Jz8ujCmF

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Let’s move forward and see how the teams performed during round two.

Round 2 Matches

Based on the team’s results, they were divided into the upper and lower part of the bracket. The teams that emerged victorious in the Round 2 High Matches earned the chance to compete for the Champions Status and secure their spot in the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Champions Stage.

Conversely, the teams that found themselves in Round 2 Low Matches will face a battle for survival.

Below, you can see the outcomes of these matches.

Eight more matches are to be played today 👇 #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/I8twFkLG7q

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Round 2 High Matches

Monte and Team Liquid were the first to reach the upper bracket (2:0 pool). The teams faced strong opponents, and the matches were intense, but they managed to secure the victories. Monte first defeated FURIA (16:7 on Ancient) and then had a hard-fought win over Fnatic (19:17 on Vertigo).

. @TeamLiquidCS close it out after a 14-round T-half and secure their second win of the Legends Stage #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/DABaQHtGlJ

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Team Liquid first faced 9INE (16:9 Overpass) and then played against NAVI on Inferno, beating them with a 16:8 score.

. @Monte_Esports are one best-of-three away from the Major playoffs as they beat @FNATIC to go 2-0 #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/zaukpREJPb

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

The situation was somewhat more accessible for Heroic and Vitality, as they were matched against weaker opponents and quickly secured a victory, advancing to the 2:0 pool.

. @TeamVitality go 2-0 on day one, picking up their second win against @ENCE #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/W3PenbtpNc

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @heroicgg advance to the 2-0 bracket over @apeksgg #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/rPO9qZamYy

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Heroic, Liquid, Vitality, and Monte are just one win away from securing a spot in the Champions Stage.

Monte, Heroic, Vitality move into 2-0 pool https://t.co/N09BafNkX7

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Now, let’s see the teams that played with a 0:1 score.

Round 2 Low Matches

The winning teams from Round 2 Low Matches advanced to the middle bracket (1:1 pool). In the meantime, the teams that suffered losses entered the lower bracket (0:2 pool), where they will battle for survival.

. @NIPCS knock @FURIA down to the 0-2 bracket with a win on Nuke #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/lZuIxgYFpz

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @GamerLegion bounce back with a close win against @9INEGG on Mirage #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/cl2OkHtDrR

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @_badnewseagles send @G2CSGO to the 0-2 bracket #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/yrH5U4ULD0

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

. @FaZeClan end day one of the Legends Stage with a 0-2 record after losing to @ITBesports pic.twitter.com/mcmNSBZtZG

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

9INE, G2, FURIA, and Faze ended the first day of the Legends Stage with two losses. As a result, these teams will be fighting to avoid elimination. So let’s look into the overall results of the first day of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Legends Stage.

Results of Day 1 of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Legends Stage.

Round 2 of the Legends Stage described in a few words:

F*ck your Pick'Ems 😈 #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/cdvMysJFyq

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Round 3 Matchups of Legends Stage First Day

🇵🇱 9INE vs. 🇪🇺 FaZe
🇪🇺 G2 vs. 🇧🇷 FURIA

The losers of these matchups will be ELIMINATED tomorrow 🤯 #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/tKqH47EosE

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) May 13, 2023

Finally, we would like to add a few highlights for this day.

comediaN pic.twitter.com/fVeTNUmy7K

— HEROIC (@heroicgg) May 13, 2023

homie tried to duck irl to avoid getting shot pic.twitter.com/phQ2tS92Oc

— HEROIC (@heroicgg) May 13, 2023

Easy for @SpinxCSGO 😎 pic.twitter.com/AdLMkobzpt

— Team Vitality 🐝 (@TeamVitality) May 13, 2023

dupreeh 🤝 Vertigo

BANGER pic.twitter.com/z5h4uiL8Z1

— Team Vitality 🐝 (@TeamVitality) May 13, 2023

AIM show from @demqqqq 💥 pic.twitter.com/YwmArvvsht

— MONTE ESPORTS 🇺🇦 (@Monte_Esports) May 13, 2023

HE CAN FLY🦋 @boroscs pic.twitter.com/bkWDDm2hZK

— MONTE ESPORTS 🇺🇦 (@Monte_Esports) May 13, 2023

#TLWIN in Match 1 at Legends vs @9INEGG 🔥
16:9 with @NAFFLY & @nitr0 putting up huge numbers

9INE is all they get 😤 2nd match later today! pic.twitter.com/YgYzvQYZ55

— Team Liquid CSGO (@TeamLiquidCS) May 13, 2023

. @NAFFLY 3k CLUTCH 😤

🦥 Any NAFFERS?!?! 🦥 pic.twitter.com/xZ5jHSr29J

— Team Liquid CSGO (@TeamLiquidCS) May 13, 2023

To Wrap Up!

The first day of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Legends Stage has come to a close, leaving us with a mix of surprising outcomes. The Legends Stage began on a positive note for Heroic, Monte, Liquid, and Team Vitality. At the same time, four top teams are now on the brink of elimination. This unfortunate turn of events means we won’t see some of them at the Accor Arena.

The Legends Stage will last until May 16, so follow our blog to stay up-to-date with the thrilling and pivotal moments of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023.