Falcons sensationally eliminate Vitality and advance to the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals grand final

The BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals semi-final delivered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, as Team Falcons knocked out one of the main favorites — Team Vitality. The best-of-three series featured contrasting storylines across the maps, but in the decisive moments, Falcons managed to impose their game and secure a 2–1 victory, step by step destroying the French powerhouse’s championship ambitions.

Map veto

1. Vitality removed Ancient
2. Falcons removed Overpass
3. Vitality picked Inferno
4. Falcons picked Anubis
5. Vitality removed Nuke
6. Falcons removed Dust2
7. Mirage was left over

Inferno (13:10 Falcons)

The match started on Inferno, where Falcons showed a strong defensive side. Vitality tried to impose their own playstyle but finished the first half trailing 5:7. In the second half, the French squad responded with a solid CT side, winning four rounds in a row to take the lead. However, Falcons kept the situation under control and closed out their opponent’s map pick 13:10.

Anubis (13:4 Vitality)

There was little resistance from Falcons on Anubis. Vitality completely dominated, starting on the T side and securing nine rounds in the first half. The second half was short-lived, as Falcons failed to mount a comeback, allowing Vitality to win Anubis 13:4.

Mirage (13:6 Falcons)

The decisive Mirage began under full control of Falcons. Vitality started on the T side but couldn’t find their game, allowing their opponents to take an 11:1 lead. It looked like Vitality would lose the decider in a one-sided fashion, but after the side switch they confidently took five rounds, giving hope for a comeback. However, the miracle didn’t happen — Falcons won the final two rounds to secure a 2–1 series victory.

Match MVP

Despite the loss, Vitality’s flameZ was named the best player of the match, finishing the series with a 1.37 rating.

Vitality were not only favorites in this match but also one of the main contenders for the tournament title. However, they finish their run in 3–4th place, earning $31,875 for the team and $40,000 for the organization. Falcons, playing with a stand-in and without a coach, have already surprised everyone by defeating Spirit and Vitality, and now advance to the grand final, where they will face the winner of FURIA vs PARIVISION.

BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals takes place from January 22 to January 25, with eight teams that qualified through online qualifiers competing for the championship title.