All eyes are on BLAST Slam V as one of the final S-Tier Dota 2 esports tournaments of the year. As the post-TI roster shuffle chaos comes to an end, frontrunners heading into 2026 are emerging, making this an unmissable event.
Join us as we cover all the vital BLAST Slam V details, including the format, schedule, teams competing, how to watch all the matches live, and our expert Dota 2 betting predictions.
BLAST Slam V Schedule & Format
BLAST Slam V runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 7, featuring multiple stages of competition. The action begins with the Group Stage (Nov. 25 to 29), where all 12 teams will compete in a best-of-one Round-Robin format. Following the Group Stage, the top two teams will advance directly to the Semifinals of the Playoffs Stage.
The 3rd to 8th place teams proceed to the Play-In stage, and the 9th to 12th place teams to the Last Chance Playoffs stage. In the Last Chance Playoffs stage, one winner will emerge from the best-of-three matches to advance to the Play-In Stage, while the other three are eliminated.
The Play-In Stage (Nov. 30) will feature qualified teams competing in best-of-three matches, with the four winners advancing to the Quarterfinals and the rest eliminated.
At the Wuliangye Culture & Sports Center in Chengdu, China, the remaining six teams will compete in the Playoffs Stage (Dec. 5 to 7). The Playoffs Stage features a single-elimination bracket, where the Quarterfinals and Semifinals matches are best-of-three, and the Grand Final is best-of-five.
Visit our Dota 2 section for precise match start times and dates, updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
Prize Pool Distribution
The BLAST Slam V prize pool features $750,000 in prize money plus $250,000 in team earnings, bringing the total to $1 million.
| Place | Prize Money | Team Earnings | Total Winnings |
| 1st | $300,000 | $100,000 | $400,000 |
| 2nd | $150,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $60,000 (each) | $20,000 (each) | $80,000 (each) |
| 5th-6th | $35,000 (each) | $15,000 (each) | $50,000 (each) |
| 7th-8th | $30,000 (each) | $7,500 (each) | $37,500 (each) |
| 9th-10th | $25,000 (each) | $5,000 (each) | $30,000 (each) |
| 11th-12th | $10,000 (each) | $2,500 (each) | $12,500 (each) |
| TOTAL | $750,000 | $250,000 | $1,000,000 |
The top four teams qualify for BLAST Slam VI.
How To Watch Blast Slam V
Dota 2 esports fans can watch all the BLAST Slam V action right here at Thunderpic via our Dota 2 betting section. When the matches begin, click on the “Live” tab and select a game from the available list to tune in.
You can also stream the matches directly on the tournament organizer’s official Twitch, YouTube, and Kick channels.
Teams Competing In Blast Slam V
Seven teams received direct invites to BLAST Slam V, while another five earned spots via regional online qualifiers. Here’s the complete list of teams competing at BLAST Slam V.
- Xtreme Gaming (Host Region Invite)
- Team Falcons (Direct Invite)
- Tundra Esports (Direct Invite)
- Team Tidebound (Direct Invite)
- Yakult Brothers (Direct Invite)
- Team Yandex (Direct Invite)
- OG (Direct Invite)
- HEROIC (Americas Qualifier)
- MOUZ (Europe Qualifier)
- NAVI (Europe Qualifier)
- Execration (SEA Qualifier)
- Tearlaments (China Qualifier)
Note: OG acquired the entire Team Aureus roster on Nov. 8, 2025.
Our Predictions For Blast Slam V
Our writer didn’t just channel their inner Oracle (a Dota 2 hero that can bend fate) to make our expert BLAST Slam V betting predictions. Instead, the focus was on diligent research, considering expected player form, recent event results, matchup histories, and the potential impact of roster changes.
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Tundra Esports
To say that Tundra Esports is dominating the BLAST Slam tournament series could still be considered an understatement. After placing 2nd at the inaugural event on Dec. 1, 2024, Tundra has proved unstoppable.
After winning BLAST Slam II, III, and IV, it would be foolish to think this team couldn’t make it to another Grand Final. On Nov. 9, 2025, Tundra Esports lifted the BLAST Slam IV trophy by beating The International 2025 champions, Team Falcons, 3-2 in an incredible comeback. The team has some standout superstars that are among some of our top picks for best in their role.
Tundra Esports roster:
- Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko
- Bozhidar “bzm” Bogdanov
- Neta “33” Shapira (Captain)
- Matthew “Ari” Walker
- Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon
- David “MoonMeander” Tan (Coach)
Xtreme Gaming
As the BLAST Slam V host region invite, Chinese juggernauts Xtreme Gaming are hungry to lift an S-Tier trophy in front of their home crowd. There’s an air of excitement among fans of Chinese teams, as BLAST Slam V marks one of the first events where Xtreme Gaming will compete with their new powerhouse roster. On Oct. 1, 2025, Xtreme Gaming announced the addition of legendary midlaner Cheng “NothingToSay” Jin Xiang, along with support duo Yap “xNova” Jian Wei and Xu “fy” Linsen.
It was a close call between Team Tidebound and Xtreme Gaming, with our expert picking the latter as the Chinese team to make it to the BLAST Slam V Grand Final. After all, Xtreme Gaming did claim 2nd place at The International 2025, and their roster now looks stronger than ever before.
Xtreme Gaming roster:
- Wang “Ame” Chunyu
- Cheng “NothingToSay” Jin Xiang
- Lin “Xxs” Jing
- Xu “fy” Linsen
- Yap “xNova” Jian Wei
- Zhang “xiao8” Ning (Coach)
Team Falcons
Team Falcons has a lot of potential heading into this event. And their potential will only increase if Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak remains on form in the midlane and captain Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf can continue to make fantastic calls.
After lifting the Aegis of Champions, Falcons showcased consistent and dominant play by winning FISSURE Playground 2. They also came close to winning the BLAST Slam IV Grand Final, but lost by a narrow margin to Tundra Esports.
At the very least, we predict that Team Falcons will soar to a podium finish.
Team Falcons roster:
- Oliver “skiter” Lepko
- Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak
- Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf (Captain)
- Andreas “Cr1t-” Nielsen
- Jingjun “Sneyking” Wu
- Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling (Coach)
Team Yandex
Team Yandex impressed and shocked the Dota 2 esports world at FISSURE Playground 2. After some stunning plays, including 2-1 reverse-sweep wins against Tundra Esports and MOUZ, Yandex earned a 3rd-place finish, losing to eventual champions Team Falcons.
If the Kazakhstani duo of Alimzhan “watson” Islambekov (PO1) and Arman “Malady” Orazbayev (PO5) in the safelane can repeat their performance at FISSURE Playground 2, the sky’s the limit for this crew.
Even with their Cinderella run at FISSURE Playground 2, penciling Yandex into the top four remains our bold pick for BLAST Slam V.
Team Yandex roster:
- Alimzhan “watson” Islambekov
- Ilya “CHIRA_JUNIOR” Chirtsov
- Evgeniy “Noticed” Ignatenko
- Martin “Saksa” Sazdov (Stand-In)
- Arman “Malady” Orazbayev
- Alexander “Accell” Litvinenko (Coach)
Please note: At the time of writing, it’s not 100% confirmed that Saksa will compete under the Team Yandex banner at BLAST Slam V.
BLAST Slam V Is Nearly Here
As we get closer to BLAST Slam V, there are so many questions to consider. For example, can Tundra Esports lift their fourth BLAST Slam trophy and make it to their fifth consecutive Grand Final in the tournament series? Or will this year’s International champions, Team Falcons, prove they can dominate here, too? We can’t wait to find out!
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