You head into the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 LAN Finals with eight teams that earned their spots through a demanding online qualifier. Several of these qualifiers break expectations, setting up a finals lineup that looks less predictable than a typical top-tier CS2 event.
You also step into an offline stage that keeps the Bounty series’ distinctive structure intact. Teams with lower seeds gain the power to choose their opponents before the quarterfinals and semifinals, while prize payouts rise or fall based on a defeated opponent’s ranking and recent results.
Watching the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Finals Live
You can follow the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Finals through BLAST Premier’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Both platforms deliver the full CS2 broadcast with live commentary, replays between maps, and analyst segments during breaks.
You can watch on desktop, mobile, or smart TV apps without a subscription. Twitch also supports co-streams in select regions, which lets you choose alternate community broadcasts while still following the official feed.
If you miss a live match, both platforms upload VODs shortly after each series ends. You can rewind ongoing streams on YouTube, which helps if you join late or want to review key rounds.
Match Dates and Start Times
The offline playoffs run across five days, starting on January 22 and ending with the grand final on January 25. Matches follow a consistent daily start time, which helps you plan viewing across time zones.
| Start time (CET / ET) | Stage | Match result summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 4 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Quarterfinal | Falcons defeated Team Liquid, 2–0 |
| Jan 22, 7 p.m. / 1 p.m. | Quarterfinal | FURIA beat HEROIC, 2–1 |
| Jan 23, 4 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Quarterfinal | Vitality won over GamerLegion, 2–0 |
| Jan 23, 7 p.m. / 1 p.m. | Quarterfinal | PARAVISION edged Spirit, 2–1 |
| Jan 24, 4 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Semifinal | Falcons advanced past Vitality, 2–1 |
| Jan 24, 4 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Semifinal | PARAVISION eliminated FURIA, 2–0 |
| Jan 25, 4 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Grand Final | PARAVISION won the title, 3–0 |
You can rely on these times when setting reminders or syncing your calendar for the finals weekend.
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 LAN Finals results
You followed the offline finals in Malta from January 22–25, 2026, where eight teams advanced from online play and competed for a $452,500 prize pool. The bracket used best‑of‑three series through semifinals, then a best‑of‑five final.
| Key note | Detail |
|---|---|
| Map pool | Anubis replaced Train |
| Milestone | First LAN showing for Anubis |
You saw Anubis debut on stage, shaping vetoes and pacing across multiple matches.
Final standings
You see PARAVISION take first place and secure the largest payout. Team Falcons finish second, while FURIA and Team Vitality share the semifinal exit. You also note close mid-table results and smaller earnings for early eliminations.
| Place | Team | Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | PARAVISION | $254,687.50 |
| 2nd | Team Falcons | $71,562.50 |
| 3rd–4th | FURIA / Team Vitality | $25,625 / $31,875 |
| 5th–6th | Team Spirit / GamerLegion | $10,000 / $33,750 |
| 7th–8th | HEROIC / Team Liquid | $13,750 / $11,250 |
Playoff brackets: matchups at CS2 BLAST Bounty Winter 2026
You saw the playoff picture take shape after the Jan. 21 draft, when Team Liquid, GamerLegion, HEROIC, and PARIVISION selected their quarterfinal opponents. That process set a single-elimination path with best-of-three series leading into a best-of-five final.
Quarterfinal outcomes
- Team Falcons defeated Team Liquid 2–0, closing maps on Nuke and Dust II.
- PARIVISION eliminated Team Spirit 2–1 after trading maps before securing Ancient.
- Team Vitality swept GamerLegion 2–0 on Inferno and Dust II.
- FURIA advanced past HEROIC 2–1 with wins on Dust II and Nuke.
Semifinals and final
- Falcons edged Vitality 2–1.
- PARIVISION beat FURIA 2–0.
- In the grand final, PARIVISION claimed the title with a 3–0 victory over Falcons across Mirage, Dust II, and Inferno.
Pressuring the established elite
You see this stage defined by direct tests against names that usually control late brackets. Smaller squads already removed FaZe Clan and NAVI during earlier rounds, which reshaped expectations for the LAN finals in Malta.
That shift matters because you now watch teams like GamerLegion, HEROIC, and PARIVISION step into matches without the usual weight of inevitability hanging over them. You get volatility instead of predictability, especially in a format that rewards early momentum.
Teams pushing upward
- GamerLegion rely on structured mid-round calls and disciplined trading.
- HEROIC bring experience from multiple rosters and regions.
- PARIVISION enter with less LAN exposure but fewer tactical habits for opponents to read.
You should expect these teams to challenge favorites on preparation rather than raw firepower. Map vetoes and pistol rounds carry extra value when margins stay thin.
Team Liquid also sits in a different category. You watch a brand still searching for consistency, but with individuals capable of swinging a series. For you as a viewer, Liquid’s matches feel less about seeding and more about whether their system finally holds under pressure.
| Team | Primary strength | Key risk |
|---|---|---|
| GamerLegion | Teamplay | Limited star power |
| HEROIC | Experience | Inconsistent openings |
| PARIVISION | Unpredictability | LAN pressure |
| Liquid | Individual skill | Structural gaps |
The favorites most likely to be tested
You still see clear frontrunners, but each carries conditions that make them reachable. FURIA and Vitality sit at the top of most projections, and a meeting between them would reflect current form rather than legacy.
You notice FURIA’s pace and confidence across aggressive maps. Vitality counter with depth and late-round control. Neither team can afford slow starts in a single-elimination setting.
Other contenders arrive with complications you cannot ignore. Team Falcons play without their head coach after a personal tragedy and introduced a last-minute roster change. You should expect simplified approaches and tighter playbooks as they stabilize.
Team Spirit arrive with a refreshed lineup. You watch for how quickly their pieces sync under LAN conditions, especially against disciplined opposition.
With IEM Krakow 2026 starting days later, fatigue also factors in. You may see favorites manage risk instead of overreaching, which gives underdogs room to strike if they stay composed.