The BLAST Slam II Dota 2 event is underway, and some of the best teams in the world are currently battling it out in Copenhagen for the lion’s share of the whopping $1 million USD prize pool.
Similar to the first iteration of the tournament, BLAST Slam II will feature ten elite Dota 2 teams who will compete in a fast-paced single-elimination bracket throughout the next week. With the meta of the MOBA constantly evolving, it will be interesting to see how the teams adapt to this unique format.
In this article, we will take a look at everything you need to know about the BLAST Slam II Dota 2 tournament, including its participating teams, schedule, and how you can watch the event.
Dota 2 BLAST Slam II Teams
Below is the list of teams that received direct invites to Dota 2 BLAST Slam II. The event did not feature any qualifiers.
- PARIVISION
- BetBoom Team
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
- Tundra Esports
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Nigma Galaxy
- Xtreme Gaming
- Yakult Brothers
- Talon Esports
Dota 2 BLAST Slam II schedule
Here’s the detailed schedule of Dota 2 BLAST Slam II.
Group Stage
The Group Stage, held over a single day, saw two groups of five teams competing in a king-of-the-hill format. The teams had to play a series of BO1 games to secure better placements in the playoffs.
Feb 26
Group A
- Team Liquid 1-0 Talon Esports
- BetBoom Team 0-1 Yakult Brothers
- Tundra Esports 1-0 Talon Esports
- Team Liquid 0-1 Yakult Brothers
- BetBoom Team 0-1 Tundra Esports
- Talon Esports 0-1 Yakult Brothers
- Team Liquid 1-0 Tundra Esports
- Talon Esports 1-0 BetBoom Team
- Tundra Esports 1-0 Yakult Brothers
- Team Liquid 0-1 BetBoom Team
Group B
- Team Falcons 0-1 Nigma Galaxy
- PARIVISION 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
- Gaimin Gladiators 1-0 Nigma Galaxy
- Team Falcons 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
- PARIVISION 0-1 Gaimin Gladiators
- Nigma Galaxy 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
- Team Falcons 1-0 Gaimin Gladiators
- Nigma Galaxy 1-0 PARIVISION
- Gaimin Gladiators 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
- Team Falcons 0-1 PARIVISION
Playoffs
The playoffs will follow a single-elimination format, with two BO3 matches played each day. Losing teams will be eliminated from the event.
Feb 5
Round 1
- 3 pm UTC: PARIVISION 2-0 Talon Esports
- 6 pm UTC: BetBoom Team 2-0 Xtreme Gaming
Feb 6
Round 2
- 3 pm UTC: Team Liquid vs. PARIVISION
- 6 pm UTC: Team Falcons vs. BetBoom Team
Feb 7
Quarterfinals
3 pm UTC: Nigma Galaxy vs. TBD
6 pm UTC: Yakult Brothers vs. TBD
Feb 8
Semifinals
- 3 pm UTC: Tundra Esports vs. TBD
- 6 pm UTC: Gaimin Gladiators vs. TBD
Feb 9
Grand Final
- 4:30 pm UTC: TBD vs. TBD
Where To Watch Dota 2 BLAST Slam II
Fans can catch the Blast Slam II Dota 2 event by tuning into the official livestreams of the tournament on Twitch and YouTube.
