BLAST Slam
Dota 2 BLAST Slam Tips & Streams
Welcoming the world’s strongest Dota 2 teams and a $1 million prize pool, BLAST Slam tournaments are some of the most prestigious and popular esports events on the Dota 2 competitive calendar.
Watched by thousands of fans, BLAST Slam events are also a massive hit in the online betting community, with punters accessing esports markets via a wide range of betting sites, including traditional and crypto bookmakers.
Finding BLAST Slam betting markets is as easy as signing up with any of the best betting sites, including Stake, where you can claim a welcome bonus with promo code NEWBONUS.
What is Dota 2 BLAST Slam?
BLAST Slam is a Dota 2 tournament series organised by a prominent Danish esports tournament organiser, BLAST.
Mainly known for hosting Counter-Strike 2 events, BLAST has announced its plans to enter the Dota 2 scene, with nine tournaments set to take place between 2024 and 2026, starting in November 2024 with BLAST Slam I.
Future events are spread across the next two seasons, each set to welcome some of the world’s strongest Dota 2 teams.
Since its inception, BLAST Slam events have each offered a $1 million prize pool, with each future event sticking with the same pot.
For the 2025 season, BLAST announced three BLAST Slam events (BLAST Slam III, IV, and V).
Alongside PGL Wallachia, DreamLeague, ESL One, FISSURE, and Esports World Cup, BLAST Slam is one of the most prestigious Dota 2 tournament series in the world and a part of the Tier-1 scene, only surpassed by The International.
BLAST Slam Teams
Dota 2 BLAST Slam events are 10-team Dota 2 tournaments, with all 10 participants receiving direct invitations from the organisers, and no qualifying events.
The list of participants typically features a mix of squads from all regions of the world, including Western and Eastern Europe, the Americas, Asia, and China, giving fans from around the globe a chance to cheer on their local teams.
BLAST Slam Prize Pool
Each BLAST Slam Dota 2 tournament is allocated a $1,000,000 prize pool, which is divided into prize money and club prize money.
The prize money is awarded to the players, whereas the club prize money is awarded to the winning teams.
The player and club prize money are divided into a 75/25 split.
| Position | Prize Money | Club Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | $300,000 | $100,000 |
| Runners-up | $150,000 | $50,000 |
| 3rd-4th-place | $60,000 | $20,000 |
| 5th-6th-place | $35,000 | $15,000 |
| 7th-8th-place | $30,000 | $10,000 |
| 9th-10th-place | $25,000 | $5,000 |
BLAST Slam Format
BLAST Slam tournament format is very straightforward, divided into two stages – the group stage and the playoffs.
All 10 Dota 2 teams start their campaign in the group stage with two round-robin groups of five teams. All group stage games are played as best-of-one (BO1), and all 10 teams proceed to the playoffs.
The playoff seeding is determined by the teams’ placement in the group stage.
Group stage no.1 seed receives a direct invite to the semifinals, while the runners-up advance to the quarterfinals. Third-placed teams are seeded into Round 2, and the bottom two (4th and 5th) teams advance to Round 1 of the playoffs.
BLAST Slam playoffs are single-elimination with best-of-five (BO5) grand finals and all other games played as best-of-three (BO3).
Group Stage
- 10 Dota 2 esports teams
- Two round-robin groups of five
- All matches are best-of-one (BO1)
- Teams are seeded into the playoffs according to their group stage placement
- Group stage winners advance tothe semifinals
- Runners-up proceed to the quarterfinals
- 3rd-placed teams are seeded into Round 2
- The 4th and 5th-placed teams are seeded into Round 1
Playoffs
- 10 Dota 2 teams
- Single-elimination bracket
- Grand final is best-of-five (BO5)
- All other games are best-of-three (BO3)
BLAST Slam Past Champions
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| BLAST Slam I | BetBoom Team |
| BLAST Slam II | Tundra Esports |
| BLAST Slam III | Tundra Esports |
| BLAST Slam IV | TBD |
| BLAST Slam V | TBD |
The Best BLAST Slam Betting Sites
Betting on Dota 2 is hugely popular in the online betting community, and many betting sites nowadays offer Dota 2 betting markets.
As one of the most prestigious Dota 2 tournament series, BLAST Slam is well-covered by all bookmakers with esports markets, ensuring that betting options are readily available on most betting platforms.
Besides a generous selection of traditional sportsbooks, BLAST Slam betting markets are also available on the top crypto betting sites, which will have options available in the weeks leading up to the tournament start, ensuring the fans have enough time to place their bets.
On top of the pre-tournament outright markets, esports punters can also place bets on individual matches via many betting options, including handicaps, moneyline, totals, and a wide range of propositions.
One of the top options for betting on Dota 2 BLAST Slam is Stake, where esports bettors can find competitive betting odds, great market coverage and generous promotions – including a welcome bonus with Stake promo code NEWBONUS.
Where to Watch Dota 2 BLAST Slam?
Dota 2 BLAST Slam live streams are readily available via the official BLAST channels on YouTube and Twitch. Alternatively, bettors can follow the action through live-streaming services offered by the top betting sites.
- Visit Stake
- Register with promo code NEWBONUS or log in to Stake
- Visit Stake > navigate to the Dota 2 esports markets > select the game when live
- Follow the action and place in-play BLAST Slam bets
BLAST Slam FAQ
What is BLAST Slam?
BLAST Slam is a Dota 2 tournament series organised by a prominent Danish esports tournament organiser, BLAST.
Can I bet on Dota 2 BLAST Slam?
BLAST Slam betting markets are available on all of the top betting sites and crypto bookmakers, including Stake, where esports fans can claim a welcome bonus with Stake promo code NEWBONUS.
What is the BLAST Slam prize pool?
Since its inception in 2024, the BLAST Slam tournament series offers a $1,000,000 prize pool for each of its events. The pool is further divided into player prize money and team prize money with a 75/25 split.
