The ESL Impact League Season 7 Finals commenced on May 23, 2025, at DreamHack Dallas, featuring eight of the world’s top women’s Counter-Strike 2 teams competing for a $150,000 prize pool. The tournament’s opening day showcased intense matchups, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of competition.
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Let’s take a look at some highlights from day one.
Day 1 Highlights – May 23, 2025
The tournament structure divides the teams into two groups:
- Group A: FURIA fe, Supernova Comets, Zerance, DMS
- Group B: MIBR fe, NIP Impact, Imperial Valkyries, FlyQuest RED
Each group follows a double-elimination format, with opening matches played as best-of-one (BO1) and subsequent elimination and decider matches as best-of-three (BO3).
Group A
In the opening match of Group A, FURIA fe edged out DMS with a 13–10 victory on Anubis. This encounter showcased FURIA fe’s resilience and strategic prowess.
This victory positions FURIA fe favorably in Group A, setting the stage for their upcoming matches in the tournament.
In their opening match, Supernova Comets secured a 13–10 victory over Zerance on Anubis. This Group A match highlighted Supernova Comets’ strategic prowess and individual performances.
Lydia “Fawx” Dalton delivered an exceptional performance, leading Supernova Comets with:
- Kills per Round (KPR): 1.04
- Deaths per Round (DPR): 0.65
- Kill, Assist, Survive, Traded (KAST): 78.3%
- Impact Rating: 1.46
- Average Damage per Round (ADR): 99.6
Her performance was instrumental in securing the team’s victory.
This victory positions Supernova Comets favorably in Group A, setting the stage for their upcoming matches in the tournament.
Group B
MIBR fe vs. NIP Impact
In the opening Group B match, Ninjas in Pyjamas Impact (NIP Impact) secured a 1–0 victory over MIBR Female (MIBR fe). Securing a win in their opening match positions NIP Impact favorably in Group B, bringing them closer to playoff qualification. While the loss places MIBR fe in a more challenging position, requiring them to perform strongly in subsequent matches to stay in contention.
Imperial Valkyries vs. FlyQuest RED
In the Group B match, Imperial Valkyries narrowly defeated FlyQuest RED with a 13–11 victory on Mirage. This encounter showcased both teams’ competitive spirit and set the tone for the tournament. Securing a win in their opening match positions Imperial Valkyries favorably in Group B, bringing them closer to playoff qualification. Yet the narrow loss places FlyQuest RED in a more challenging position, requiring them to perform strongly in subsequent matches to stay in contention.
Upcoming Matches
The tournament continues today with the following key matches:
Elimination Matches (determines which teams will exit the tournament)
- MIBR fe vs. FlyQuest RED
- DMS vs. Zerance
Decider Matches (finalizes the playoff brackets)
- Imperial Valkyries vs. winner of MIBR fe vs. FlyQuest RED
- Supernova Comets vs. winner of DMS vs. Zerance
All matches are available for viewing on Twitch, YouTube, and FACEIT.
