Vitality levels another Astralis record

Vitality's 2026 takes a step up after their group stage run at BLAST Open Rotterdam. apeEX and co. cleared the group without dropping a single map, posting flawless 2-0s against 9z, The MongolZ and PARIVISION. By winning the double-elimination bracket, Vitality confirmed a semi-final spot and a top four placement at BLAST Open Rotterdam. In doing so, Vitality now have 19 top four finishes in a row.

Vitality have levelled Astralis' record from 2019 for the most number of consecutive top four finishes at big events. Vitality already surpassed the Danes earlier who have made three different entries in the list during their peak. Astralis currently hold the top spot along with Vitality (19) after making two entries with 11 and 10 consecutive top four finishes. Prior to Vitality hitting their win streak, Astralis held the top three spots in the list.

MOUZ's 2025 consistency earns them #5 on the list (9) while prime Ninjas in Pyjamas, SK Gaming, Liquid and the donk-powered Spirit make entries in the lower half of the top ten with 8 consecutive top four finishes. FaZe and NAVI round off the top ten with 7 consecutive top four finishes.

Most consecutive top four finishes (Big Events)

#1. Astralis: 9 (2018-19)
#2. Vitality: 9*
#3. Astralis: 11 (2019-21)
#4. Astralis: 10 (2016-17)
#5. MOUZ: 9 (2025)
#6. Ninjas in Pyjamas: 8 (2012-15)
#7. SK Gaming: 8 (2018-19)
#8. Liquid: 8 (2019)
#9. Spirit: 8 (2024-25)
#10. FaZe: 7 (2017-18)
#11. NAVI: 7 (2018)