The 2024 BLAST Slam Tournament is set to bring unprecedented excitement to the Dota 2 competitive scene. BLAST, a globally renowned tournament organizer, is re-entering the Dota 2 circuit with a bold and innovative tournament series. Competing with established giants like ESL and PGL, BLAST Slam promises a unique format and a highly competitive lineup, aiming to become a new staple for Dota 2 fans worldwide. Today, BLAST revealed the ten invited teams that will participate in the inaugural tournament, which will take place from November 26 to December 1 in BLAST’s state-of-the-art studios in Denmark.
The 10 Invited Teams to the 2024 BLAST Slam Tournament
After months of anticipation, BLAST has officially announced the 10 invited teams that will compete in the first BLAST Slam tournament. The invitation-only lineup includes some of the most accomplished and promising teams in the Dota 2 scene:
- Heroic
- Falcons
- Gladiators
- OG
- Team Liquid
- Team Spirit
- Parivision
- BB Team
- Xtreme Gaming
- Tundra
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These top-tier teams represent a mix of veteran Dota 2 powerhouses and rising challengers, promising a thrilling tournament for both players and fans. BLAST has carefully selected this roster to ensure a high level of competition and showcase a diverse range of playstyles, adding excitement to every match.
BLAST Slam’s Innovative Tournament Format
In line with its tradition of pioneering tournament formats, BLAST has designed a structure for the Slam tournament that maximizes both excitement and fairness. This first event will feature a Group Stage followed by an elimination-style Playoff Stage, allowing each team ample opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
Group Stage Overview
The Group Stage kicks off the competition, where the ten teams are split into two groups of five. In each group, teams will play a Best-of-One, round-robin format, facing every other team in their respective group.
- No eliminations will occur during the Group Stage.
- This stage is designed to rank the teams and determine seeding for the Playoffs.
Playoff Stage Breakdown
After the Group Stage, teams will enter the Playoff Stage. Here’s how teams will progress based on their Group Stage standings:
- Top team from each group proceeds directly to the Playoff Semifinals.
- Second-place teams from each group advance to the Playoff Quarterfinals.
- Third-place teams secure a spot in Playoff Round 2.
- Fourth and fifth-placed teams will start in Playoff Round 1.
This carefully crafted structure ensures that all teams have a clear path to victory but also requires resilience and skill to progress, making every match crucial for success.
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Prize Pool and Tournament Dates
The 2024 BLAST Slam will feature a $1 million prize pool, distributed among the ten competing teams based on their final tournament standings. This substantial prize pool not only highlights the stakes of the competition but also places BLAST Slam among the most lucrative Dota 2 tournaments of the year.
- Dates: November 26 – December 1, 2024
- Location: BLAST Studios, Denmark