Team Falcons got off to a rough start at BLAST Slam VI in Dota 2. In their opening group-stage best-of-one, Falcons were beaten by GamerLegion, meaning the team takes no points from its first match of the tournament.
The result is a notable early blow in a group format where every single map matters – especially with BLAST Slam VI spanning an online phase before moving to a Malta LAN stage later in the event.
Next up: Falcons vs REKONIX, GamerLegion face HEROIC
Falcons don’t get much time to reset. Their next group match is listed as Team Falcons vs REKONIX, another BO1 on the same day.
GamerLegion, meanwhile, will be tested immediately as well, with a scheduled matchup against HEROIC.
BLAST Slam VI at a glance: 12 teams, $1M prize pool, online + Malta
BLAST Slam VI runs from February 3 to February 15, 2026, featuring 12 teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament begins online, with the decisive stage taking place in Malta.
With the schedule packed and major contenders in the field, early dropped points can quickly turn into pressure – especially once matchups against top-tier opposition start stacking up.
My take
A BO1 loss doesn’t define a tournament, but in formats like BLAST Slam it can force a team into “must-win” mode earlier than expected. If Falcons respond cleanly against REKONIX, this opener becomes a footnote. If they stumble again, the road to Malta gets a lot steeper – fast.
