BLAST publishes bounty rewards for BLAST Bounty Winter 2026
The qualification stage of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 will take place online from January 13 to 18. A total of 32 teams will compete, with only eight earning a spot in the main stage of the tournament. The decisive matches will be held from January 22 to 25, traditionally in the city of Attard, Malta, at the BLAST Arena Studios, where teams will compete offline.
Tournament operator BLAST has also announced the bounty reward system, which provides additional cash bonuses for victories over specific opponents. The highest bounty, set at $60,000, is awarded for defeating FURIA, Aurora, Vitality, and Falcons.
Wins against NAVI, Team Liquid, Astralis, and Team Spirit will earn teams $30,000. A victory over paiN, HEROIC, FaZe Clan, or 3DMAX will bring an additional $20,000 in prize money.
The lowest bounty — $15,000 — is set for wins against Gentle Mates, PARIVISION, FUT, and GamerLegion.
The winner of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 will receive a prize pool that depends on the number of matches played and the victories achieved over opponents through the bounty system. This format ensures that each match directly impacts the final earnings, promising intense competition from the very first games thanks to the bounty mechanics and a highly competitive field of participants.
FURIA
Aurora
Vitality
Falcons
NaVi
Liquid
Astralis
Team Spirit
paiN Gaming
Heroic
FaZe Clan
3DMAX
Gentle Mates
PARIVISION
FUT Esports
GamerLegion
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