BLAST Slam III: Dates, Format, Prize Pool
Greetings to all Dota 2 and esports fans! On May 6, 2025, the third BLAST Slam tournament kicked off in Copenhagen, Denmark, promising to be an exciting event. This tournament is particularly noteworthy as it serves as one of the key competitions leading up to the Esports World Cup and The International. Teams are honing their form to deliver their best performances. In this article, we’ll tell you everything about BLAST Slam III: the participating teams, dates, format, and prize pool.
BLAST Slam III runs from May 6 to May 11, 2025, in Copenhagen, Denmark, featuring the top 10 teams who received direct invites from the organizers. The BLAST Slam series has proven to be a successful initiative, and since its debut in 2024, it has shown significant growth. The third edition is expected to continue this positive trend.
Format
BLAST Slam III will consist of two stages: a group stage and playoffs. The group stage will follow a round-robin format, while the playoffs will be single-elimination. Teams are divided into two groups of five and will play in a Bo1 format — a relatively rare format in professional play.
After the group stage, teams are seeded into the playoffs based on their standings (King of the Hill system):
- 1st place teams are seeded directly into the Semifinals
- 2nd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals
- 3rd place teams are seeded into Round 2
- 4th and 5th place teams start in Round 1
The playoffs will follow a single-elimination bracket:
- The Grand Final is a Bo5 match
- All other matches are Bo3
Participating Teams
- PARIVISION
- Team Liquid
- Tundra Esports
- Team Spirit
- Team Falcons
- BB Team
- Team Tidebound
- Aurora Gaming
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Xtreme Gaming
As we can see, all participating teams are of the highest caliber, making it difficult to pick a clear favorite — although some do stand out. Among the favorites are Team Liquid, Parivision, Tundra Esports, and Team Spirit. Which team will you be rooting for?
Prize Pool
Since BLAST Slam III is a tier-1 tournament, it comes with a fitting prize pool of $1 million. It’s not only a great preparation opportunity for teams ahead of major events but also a chance to earn substantial rewards. Here’s how the prize money will be distributed:
| Place | $ USD | Team Earnings |
| 1st | $300,000 | $100,000 |
| 2nd | $150,000 | $50,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $60,000 | $20,000 |
As you can see, BLAST Slam III follows modern standards for prize distribution — both the players and their organizations receive a share. This ensures transparency and fair reward allocation.
You can follow BLAST Slam III live on the official BLAST Slam Dota 2 channels on YouTube and Twitch.
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