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BLAST Open Spring 2026 Betting Odds – Can Anyone Stop the Vitality Train?

By Tit Krajnik

17 Mar 2026

Tit Krajnik 17 Mar 2026

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BLAST Open Spring 2026 is set to begin on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
16 Counter-Strike 2 teams clash for the lion’s share of the US$400,000 prize pool
Team Vitality enter the tournament as the team to beat

BLAST Open Spring 2026 Betting Odds

The Counter-Strike 2 circuit is about to get a whole lot louder as the world’s elite teams prepare for the BLAST Open Spring.

BLAST Open Spring 2026 Format
Group Stage
Playoffs
How to Bet on BLAST Open Spring 2026?
BLAST Open Spring 2026 Favourites
BLAST Open Spring 2026 Outright Betting Odds
BLAST Open Spring 2026 FAQ

Kicking off this Wednesday, March 18, 2026, BLAST Open Spring is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and closely contested Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of the year.

This is the fourth S-Tier showdown of 2026, following the dust settling on PGL Cluj-Napoca, and honestly, the timing couldn't be better.

With the IEM Cologne Major looming on the horizon, every single round counts, raising the stakes for the participating teams who will vie not only for the lion’s share of the US$400,000 prize pool, but also the valuable VRS points.

The event welcomes 16 squads, including FURIA, MOUZ, Team Falcons, Team Spirit, PARIVISION, Natus Vincere, and Team Vitality, who are the main candidates to claim the trophy.

But while the outright markets suggest one thing, all CS2 fans know things can get dicey on the server. And with so much talent attending the event, the race for the top is bound to be a tight one.

BLAST Open Spring 2026 Format

BLAST Open Spring 2026 will be divided into two stages, starting with the group stage, hosted at BLAST Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In the group stage, the 16 participating teams will be divided into two double-elimination groups of eight, where all matches will be played as best-of-three. The top three teams from each group proceed to the playoffs.

Group winners advance to the semifinals, whereas the second- and third-placed teams proceed to the quarterfinals as high and low seeds, respectively.

Playoffs move to Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where the remaining six squads will battle it out in a single-elimination bracket, with best-of-three (BO3) matches up to the best-of-five (BO5) grand final.

Group Stage

16 teams
Two double-elimination groups
BO3 matches
The top three move on to the playoffs
Winners get a semifinal bye

Playoffs

Six teams
Single-elimination bracket
BO3 quarterfinals and semifinals
BO5 grand finals

How to Bet on BLAST Open Spring 2026?

Considering the prestige of BLAST Open Spring, it comes as no surprise that there are many bookmakers that offer betting markets for it. However, while there are many options to choose from, Stake remains the top pick for CS2 punters.

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BLAST Open Spring 2026 Favourites

The top-rated bookmakers have drawn a clear line between the top contenders and the rest, pricing only a handful of teams as serious title contenders for BLAST Open Spring.

While any team can win the event, there is no denying that Team Vitality are the team to beat. They sit atop the power rankings for a good reason.

Vitality were the most dominant team of 2025, and they’ve not missed a beat so far this year. They have already won back-to-back S-Tier events, including Intel Extreme Masters Krakow and PGL Cluj-Napoca, proving to the world that they have the tools needed to contest the top spots.

Team Vitality have yet to show anything that would make anyone doubt them and their chances to go all the way in Rotterdam. However, even the best teams can have an off day if the pressure piles up.

Who could actually cause an upset? Keep your eyes on FURIA and Team Spirit.

FURIA have that dangerous "all-or-nothing" style that can throw anyone off their game, and they’ve shown flashes of brilliance lately.

Team Spirit are right there with them, too. While Spirit are still hunting for that win that puts them in the same conversation as Vitality, they’ve got the firepower to make it happen and should never be overlooked.

Further down the list, you’ve got squads like Falcons and PARIVISION. They are the classic dark horses, perfect for when you want to look for a bit more value outside the top three. However, the dark horse tag is not entirely justifiable.

Team Falcons field one of the most stacked rosters in the world, whereas PARIVISION have proven before that they can dance with the best. So it should come as no surprise if either of the two teams contests a podium finish.

BLAST Open Spring 2026 Outright Betting Odds

Team	Odds
Team Vitality	2.25
FURIA	5.50
Team Spirit	6.00
Team Falcons	7.50
PARIVISION	8.50
MOUZ	13.00
Natus Vincere	17.00
The MongolZ	21.00
Aurora Gaming	26.00
FaZe Clan	51.00
Team Liquid	67.00
B8	101.00
Ninjas in Pyjamas	101.00
TYLOO	151.00
NRG	251.00
9z Team	501.00

BLAST Open Spring 2026 FAQ

When does BLAST Open Spring 2026 begin?

The first games of BLAST Open Spring are set to get underway on Wednesday, March 18. The tournament will continue for over one week, culminating with a best-of-five grand finale on Sunday, March 29.

Who is the favourite to win BLAST Open Spring 2026?

The best esports bookmakers have Team Vitality billed as the strongest team attending the tournament. They sit atop the power rankings, ahead of FURIA and Team Spirit, as the other two serious title contenders.

Where can I watch and bet on BLAST Open Spring 2026?

You can catch the live streams of BLAST Open Spring 2026 on any major streaming platform via BLAST channels. Alternatively, by setting up an account on Stake or another top-rated bookmaker, esports fans can access free live streams and in-play betting markets.