You’re looking at BLAST Slam VI, a Tier 1 Dota 2 tournament hosted by BLAST with an online group stage followed by a LAN playoff. The event runs from February 3 to 15, 2026, brings together 12 invited and qualified teams, and offers a $1,000,000 prize pool in Malta.
You also watch a familiar storyline return, as Tundra Esports enters after winning every BLAST Slam title in 2025. You’ll see whether Neta “33” Shapira and his roster can maintain that standard while you follow the teams, schedule, format, and viewing options as the tournament progresses.
All locked in teams for BLAST Slam VI Dota 2
You will see a finalized 12-team field, split between direct invites and regional qualifier winners. BLAST granted nine teams immediate entry, while three earned their spots through competition.
Confirmed teams
| Entry path | Teams |
|---|---|
| Direct invites | Tundra Esports, Team Falcons, MOUZ, HEROIC, Team Yandex, Team Liquid, OG, Team Spirit, GamerLegion |
| Qualified | Natus Vincere (Europe), Xtreme Gaming (China), REKONIX (Southeast Asia) |
You can expect all teams to compete from the opening stage without roster changes.
BLAST Slam VI schedule, venue, and format
You follow a multi-phase competition that runs across online and offline play, with strict advancement rules at every step. The event spans early February through mid-February 2026, separating preliminary rounds from the live finals.
Key dates and locations
| Phase | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | Feb 3–8, 2026 | Online |
| Last-chance playoff | Feb 3–8, 2026 | Online |
| Play-in | Feb 3–8, 2026 | Online |
| Playoffs | Feb 13–15, 2026 | BLAST Arena Studios, Malta |
You start with a group stage that uses best-of-one round-robin matches. Teams place based on match results, which directly control how far you advance and which path you face next.
The top two teams from the group stage earn direct spots in the semifinal round. Teams ranked third through eighth move into the play-in phase, while ninth through 12th must fight through a last-chance playoff to stay alive.
In the last-chance playoff, four teams compete for two remaining play-in positions. You get no margin for error, as only half of the field advances.
The play-in stage requires each qualified team to win a best-of-three series against a preset opponent. Group standings determine these matchups, which rewards consistent early performance.
You then enter a single-elimination playoff bracket. Quarterfinal winners face the top two group teams in the semifinals, and every playoff match uses a best-of-five format, including the final series in Malta.
Tournament results/standings
Group phase rankings
You can track placements from the opening phase as matches conclude. The table updates as results post.
| Place | Team |
|---|---|
| 1–12 | TBA |
Survival round and play‑in
You follow which teams extend their run and which exit after the extra qualifier.
- Advance: TBA
- Eliminated: TBA
Championship bracket
You see outcomes added round by round as the single-elimination bracket progresses.
- Quarterfinals: Match 1 – TBA; Match 2 – TBA
- Semifinals: Match 1 – TBA; Match 2 – TBA
- Grand Final: TBA
Closing leaderboard
You can review final placements once the event locks standings.
- 3rd–4th: TBA
- 5th–6th: TBA
- 7th–10th: TBA
- 11th–12th: TBA
Where to watch
You can follow every match through official BLAST channels on leading live-streaming platforms. Check the tournament’s event pages at kickoff on February 3 to access live broadcasts, schedules, and replays as matches go live throughout the event period.
