BLAST SLAM IX 2026: Schedule, Format, Teams and Prize Pool
BLAST SLAM IX is a Tier 1 Dota 2 event with 16 teams and a $750,000 prize pool, played fully online from November 20 to 29, 2026.
Last updated: November 13, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
Key Takeaways
BLAST SLAM IX runs November 20 to 29, 2026 according to BLAST. Some listings say November 17, so confirm on blast.tv.
16 teams take part: 12 invited and 4 from regional qualifiers.
The prize pool is $750,000. BLAST has not published the split by placement.
There are no LAN finals. The whole event is online.
A day-by-day schedule and broadcast details were not public when this page was updated.
BLAST SLAM IX at a glance
Detail | Information |
Game | Dota 2 |
Organizer | BLAST |
Tier | Tier 1 |
Dates | November 20 to 29, 2026 (BLAST). Some listings show November 17. |
Location | Online, no LAN finals |
Teams | 16 (12 invited, 4 qualified) |
Prize pool | $750,000 (BLAST) |
Where to watch | Not announced yet. Check blast.tv |
Which teams play at BLAST SLAM IX?
BLAST's announcement lists these 16 teams. The page does not say which four came through the qualifiers.
# | Team |
1 | 1win |
2 | Astra Invicta |
3 | Aurora |
4 | DO KONCA |
5 | GamerLegion |
6 | LGD Gaming |
7 | Natus Vincere |
8 | OG |
9 | PARIVISION |
10 | LEGION |
11 | PlayTime |
12 | Team Liquid |
13 | Team Nemesis |
14 | Team Spirit |
15 | Team Yandex |
16 | Xtreme Gaming |
How does the format work?
Four groups use the GSL format with best-of-three matches. The top teams move to a double-elimination playoff. The Grand Final is a best-of-five, and every other playoff series is a best-of-three.
BLAST described the online stage as reworked compared with earlier editions. The detailed advancement rules were not published in the sources checked.
What is the qualifier history?
Region | Open qualifier | Closed qualifier |
EU and SEA | September 9 to 10 | September 12 to 13 |
China | September 17 to 18 | September 19 to 20 (one listing shows October 16 to 17) |
What is the prize pool and split?
BLAST lists $750,000. One report breaks that into $550,000 in prize money and $200,000 in team earnings. BLAST has not published a placement table, so none is shown here.
Where can you watch BLAST SLAM IX?
Broadcast details were not available at the time of writing. BLAST usually streams on its own channels. Check blast.tv for the official links once they go live.
The same weeks also include the PGL Major Singapore 2026 schedule starting November 24 or 25. For the full calendar, see our ongoing esports tournaments for November 2026. For a recent CS2 result, read the IEM Beijing 2026 schedule and results.
Results so far
The event has not started. Results will appear here once matches begin.
FAQ
When does BLAST SLAM IX Dota 2 start and end?
BLAST lists November 20 to 29, 2026 on its official page. Some third-party listings show November 17 as the start, so check blast.tv for the final day-by-day schedule.
How many teams play at BLAST SLAM IX?
16 teams play: 12 invited teams and 4 teams from the regional qualifiers.
What is the BLAST SLAM IX prize pool?
BLAST lists a $750,000 prize pool. One third-party site shows $1,000,000, which matches earlier editions and looks outdated. BLAST has not published the placement split yet.
Is BLAST SLAM IX played on LAN?
No. BLAST moved the event fully online, so there are no LAN finals.
What format does BLAST SLAM IX use?
Reports describe four GSL-style groups played as best-of-three, followed by a double-elimination playoff. The Grand Final is a best-of-five and every other playoff series is a best-of-three.
Sources
BLAST official announcement, BLAST SLAM IX moves online (opened November 13, 2026)
GosuGamers, BLAST SLAM IX tournament page (November 13, 2026)
RDY.gg, BLAST Slam IX moves fully online (November 13, 2026)
Hawk Live, BLAST SLAM IX qualifiers (November 13, 2026)
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