Clashes continued in the Dota 2 community as the BLAST Slam 1 tournament commenced. On November 26, 10 teams set out on the group stage to determine their bracketing for the playoffs. They’ve come from across the globe to take home the triumph and challenge teams for the title. Here is the format, teams, and prizes for the BLAST Slam 1 Dota 2 competition.
A Stellar Lineup of Dota 2 Titans
There’s no moment for you to wander around as impressive matches play out between notable teams in Dota 2. On November 11, they revealed the invited teams for the BLAST Slam 1 tournament, which raised anticipation from fans and the community. Indeed, enthusiasts await this competition that gathers the powerhouse teams across competitive Dota 2 regions. Here are all the direct invite teams in the tournament:
- BetBoom Team
- Gaimin Gladiators
- HEROIC
- OG
- PARIVISION
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
- Team Spirit
- Tundra Esports
- Xtreme Gaming
Definitely, some of these teams marked history with their performances in the 2024 competitive season. With that, people expect these teams to bring out their best, as their pride is at stake. BLAST Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark will hosts the playoffs of the BLAST Slam 1 tournament.
Tournament Format: A Test of Skill and Adaptability
Intensive and challenging matches await the BLAST Slam 1 participants. This BLAST Slam 1 event divides into two primary stages namely, the Group Stage and Playoffs. Crazy route it has been for the group stage as teams fight eye for an eye, battling all teams in one day.
This kicked off on November 26, 2024 challenging their skills and passion. It is a battle of drive as they take all challenges in one day. These are the details of the group stage:
- Two groups of five teams each
- All matches are Best of 1 (Bo1).
- Teams are seeded into playoffs based on their group stage performance:
- 1st place teams advance directly to the semifinals.
- 2nd place teams move to the quarterfinals.
- 3rd place teams progress to the second round.
- 4th and 5th place teams start in the first round.
After the quick group stage, teams will head on an intensive fight in the Playoffs of BLAST Slam 1. This stage runs from November 27, 2024, until December 1, 2024, for the grand finals. The stakes are heavier at this point with the elimination format and number of matches.
- Single elimination bracket
- Best of 3 (Bo3) matches
- Grand Final in Best of 5 (Bo5) format
Massive Prize Pool: $1 Million at Stake
There’s a hefty cash prize that awaits teams in the BLAST Slam 1 podium! All teams will receive their share from the astounding $1,000,000 prize pool prepared by BLAST. They’ll certainly have to bring their best as the champion of the tournament earns $400,000.
- 1st Place: $400,000
- 2nd Place: $200,000
- 3rd-4th Places: $80,000 each
- 5th-6th Places: $50,000 each
- 7th-8th Places: $40,000 each
- 9th-10th Places: $30,000 each
Conclusion
The Dota 2 esports scene continues to live on as one tournament comes after another. Copenhagen, Denmark saw the competition between 10 teams for a share in a $1 million prize pool in BLAST Slam 1. The tournament already started on November 26 and is on its way to end on December 1, 2024. Definitely, it’ll be an exciting tournament given the matches that rolled off between powerhouse teams. With that, which team will you be cheering for in the tournament?
