NAVI defeat Aurora to secure top four at BLAST Open Rotterdam

After lifting the trophy at ESL Pro League Season 23, NAVI have guaranteed a top four finish at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 after a 2-0 win over Aurora in the group stage. The international roster will now head straight to the semifinals, while the Turkish side starts their playoffs run in the quarters.

Team Rosters – NAVI vs. Aurora – BLAST Open Rotterdam

NAVI	Auroa
Valerii “b1t” Vakhovskyi	İsmailсan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş
Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen	Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli
Mihai “iM” Ivan	Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın
Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov	Özgür “woxic” Eker
Drin “makazze” Shaqiri	Caner “soulfly” Kesici
Andrii “B1ad3” Horodenskyi (C)	Sezgin “Fabre” Kalaycı

Match Recap – NAVI vs. Aurora – BLAST Open Rotterdam

Aurora removed Ancient
Natus Vincere removed Overpass
Aurora picked Anubis
Natus Vincere picked Nuke
Aurora removed Mirage
Natus Vincere removed Inferno
Dust2 was left over

wicadia kept Aurora competitive on Anubis against NAVI — wicadia kept Aurora competitive on Anubis. Image via BLAST/Stephanie Lindgren

Anubis – NAVI break Aurora’s stronghold again – 13-8

The match started with a clean B split from NAVI’s T side, taking a near-flawless round. That was converted into a two round advantage as Aurora saved their pennies for a full buy. Even with guns though, NAVI were ready for every move from Maj3r and co. continuing their roll.