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BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Betting Odds – Team Vitality and FURIA Lead the Market

By Tit Krajnik

04 Jan 2026

Tit Krajnik 04 Jan 2026

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The 2026 CS2 season commences on January 13 with BLAST Bounty Winter
32 elite teams will compete for the first big trophy of the year
Team Vitality and FURIA enter the tournament as the primary favourites

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Betting Odds

The professional Counter-Strike 2 circuit enters a new season on January 13, with the long-awaited BLAST Bounty Winter 2026.

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Format
Online Stage
LAN Stage
How to Bet on BLAST Bounty Winter 2026?
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Favourites
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Odds
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 FAQ

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 is the first major tournament of the year and the first chance for some participating teams to showcase the new lineups they've built during the offseason.

The competition features 32 squads, all of whom received invites based on their position in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS). While some heavyweights opted to skip the event, most of the top squads have confirmed their attendance, ensuring a stacked field that promises to produce fireworks.

According to the latest outright markets, Team Vitality are the team to beat. However, FURIA and Falcons are within striking distance, as are the rewamped Team Spirit, who will look to start the year strong after a disappointing finish to 2025.

With the tournament using a single-elimination format, there is no margin for error, adding a pinch of excitement as fans look forward to inevitable upsets early in the event.

For bettors and fans, BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 will serve as the first chance to see how the teams navigated the off-season roster changes, and the first opportunity to explore all the betting opportunities available on the top-rated bookmakers.

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Format

The BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 uses a straightforward format that accommodates a 32-team field within a condensed timeframe.

The tournament is structured as a straight single-elimination bracket.

Every match from the opening round to the Grand Final is played as a Best-of-Three (BO3) series, including the online stage, where all 32 squads will battle for eight spots in the LAN phase.

The LAN stage continues with the BO3 single-elimination bracket up until the grand finals, which are best-of-five (BO5).

Online Stage

32 teams
Single-elimination bracket
All matches are BO3
The top eight teams qualify for the LAN Stage

LAN Stage

Eight qualifying teams
Single-elimination bracket
Quarterfinals and semifinals are BO3
Grand final is BO5

How to Bet on BLAST Bounty Winter 2026?

As a premier event in the CS2 calendar, BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 attracts significant interest from the betting community. As a result, most online bookmakers will try to accommodate the interests of the punters, ensuring you do not have to look far to find a platform to place your CS2 bets.

Stake is one of the top choices for betting on BLAST Bounty Winter. The platform offers an extensive selection of markets, along with live streaming, in-play betting, and a range of bonuses and promotions.

Visit Stake
Sign up for a new account with promo code NEWBONUS or log in
Navigate to the esports section and find BLAST Bounty Winter markets
Select your market and place your bets

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Favourites

Team Vitality enter the 2026 season as the main favorites to win the tournament and continue where they left off in 2025.

The reigning Major champions have had an exceptional run through the last season, establishing themselves firmly as the world's most successful Counter-Strike 2 team. And with no roster changes made this offseason, much of the same is expected of Vitality, who are a consistent threat to win any event.

FURIA are serious challengers for Vitality and widely considered the second-most likely team to hoist a trophy in January.

The Brazilian squad has seen a resurgence in the latter months of 2025, moving away from purely reactive play to a more structured approach.

Their high seeding and recent form in international events have positioned them as the primary threat to Vitality's dominance.

Team Falcons are not to be ignored either.

While somewhat inconsistent, the Falcons have one of the most stacked rosters in the world, with an incredible ceiling that few other teams can match.

While they struggle to consistently show their full potential, NiKo and co. have the tools to beat any team on a good day.

Team Spirit opted to freshen up their roster this offseason in a bid to find new heights after struggling to keep up with Vitality and other powerhouses in 2025.

Even though changes could lead to a period of shakier results, Team Spirit, on paper, look like they have everything they need to start the year with a bang.

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Odds

Team	Odds
Team Vitality	2.75
FURIA	3.25
Team Falcons	4.00
Team Spirit	4.75
Natus Vincere	10.00
FaZe Clan	12.00
Aurora Gaming	15.00
Team Liquid	26.00
3DMAX	41.00
PARIVISION	41.00
Astralis	51.00
Ninjas in Pyjamas	67.00
Passion UA	67.00
M80	76.00
Virtus.pro	76.00
paiN Gaming	81.00
FUT Esports	101.00
GamerLegion	101.00
HEROIC	101.00
BB Team	151.00
Fnatic	151.00
Gentle Mates	151.00
ECSTATIC	251.00
ENCE	251.00
EYEBALLERS	251.00
HOTU	251.00
Inner Circle	251.00
OG	251.00
9INE	501.00
Monte	501.00
NRG	501.00
SINNERS	501.00

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 FAQ

When does BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 begin?

BLAST Bounty Winter is set to begin on January 13, with the online qualifiers. The tournament will run for just under two weeks, and culminate with the grand finals on January 25.

Who is the favourite to win BLAST Bounty Winter 2026?

Team Vitality are priced as the main favourites to win BLAST Bounty Winter, ahead of FURIA, Team Falcons, and Team Spirit, who carry the tag as dangerous outsiders and a serious threat to Vitality's title hopes.

Where can I watch and bet on BLAST Bounty Winter 2026?

BLAST Bounty Winter live streams are available on all prominent bookmakers, including Stake, where esports fans can find in-depth markets, competitive betting odds, as well as free live streaming and in-play betting options.