BLAST Slam VI teams and format locked in

The field is set for BLAST Slam VI: Malta, which kicks off on February 3, 2026. Twelve teams will converge on the island to compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool and the coveted Slam trophy, all while challenging Tundra Esports' dominance over the circuit.

BLAST Slam VI team roster

Direct invites: (based on previous Slam performance): Tundra Esports, Team Falcons, MOUZ, HEROIC, Team Yandex

Direct invites: (organiser’s picks): Team Liquid, OG, Team Spirit, GamerLegion

Regional qualifier winners: Natus Vincere (Europe), REKONIX (Southeast Asia), Xtreme Gaming (China)

BLAST Slam VI: Malta schedule and format change

The Group Stage, Play-ins and last Chance Playoffs will be played online from February 3rd to 8th. The Group Stage will span over three days, while Play-Ins will feature 2 BO3s per day on a solo stream. Beginning with BLAST Slam VI in Malta, the entire LAN playoff stage will be an endurance battle, as every series, from the opening quarterfinals to the grand finals, will be played in a best-of-five(Bo5) format.

Group Stage (February 3rd to 5th, 2026)

• 12 Team Round Robin
• All macthes are best-of-one (Bo1)
• 66 matches in total
• Top 2 Teams advance to the Playoffs

Play-Ins (February 6th to 8th, 2026)

• 2 Last Chance Playoff series
• 4 Play-Ins series
• All series are best-of-three (Bo3)
• Winners of Play-Ins advance to the Playoffs

Playoffs (February 13th to 15th, 2026) Matches will be played on LAN at the BLAST Studios in Malta

• 2 Quarter finals (Bo5)
• 2 Semifinals (BO5)
• Grand Final (BO5)

The challenge ahead

All twelve teams set the stage for a highly competitive tournament. The main narrative, however, will be whether any squad can dethrone Tundra Esports, a team that has transformed the BLAST Slam circuit into a showcase of its own dominance. Stay tuned to rdy.gg for comprehensive coverage and the latest news from the event.