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BLAST SLAM IX 2026

DatesNov 20 to Nov 29, 2026Prize pool$750,000WhereOnlineTeams16TierTier 1

BLAST SLAM IX is a Dota 2 online event in BLAST SLAM, running Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 in Europe. It is organized by BLAST. 5 teams are taking part, including TBD, Natus Vincere, Dawn Bulls, Xtreme Gaming and Team Nemesis. The prize pool is $750,000 USD.

Type
Online
Organizer
BLAST
Format
GSL group stage Double-elimination playoffs
Series
BLAST SLAM

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Teams and rosters

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Dawn Bulls

Shad 1, sanctity- 2, Xibbe 3, yamich 4, Se 5

Xtreme Gaming

Ame 1, Xm 2, zeal 3, XinQ 4, BoBoKa 5, Maps Coach

Format

  • Group Stage (November 20 – November 23)
  • Four GSL groups of four teams
  • All series are Bo3
  • 1st placed team from each group advance to Seeding Matches
  • 2nd placed team from each group advance to Last Chance Stage
  • Remaining teams are eliminated
  • Seeding Matches (November 24)
  • All matches are Bo3
  • Winner advance to Semifinals
  • Loser advance to Quarterfinals
  • Last Chance (November 24)
  • All matches are Bo3
  • Winner advance to Quarterfinals
  • Loser is eliminated
  • Playoffs (November 27 – November 29)
  • Double-elimination bracket
  • Grand Final is Bo5, all other matches are Bo3

Other editions of BLAST SLAM IX

EditionDatesWinnerPrize pool
BLAST SLAM VIIISep 29 to Oct 11, 2026Team Yandex$750,000

Common questions about BLAST SLAM IX

When is BLAST SLAM IX?

BLAST SLAM IX runs Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026.

Where is BLAST SLAM IX played?

Online, Europe.

What is the BLAST SLAM IX prize pool?

$750,000 USD.

Which teams are in BLAST SLAM IX?

TBD, Natus Vincere, Dawn Bulls, Xtreme Gaming and Team Nemesis.

What is the BLAST SLAM IX format?

Group Stage (November 20 – November 23). Four GSL groups of four teams. All series are Bo3. 1st placed team from each group advance to Seeding Matches.

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