BLAST Slam V: Schedule, Format, Teams & How To Watch
BLAST Slam V arrives with added excitement as BLAST partners with the Chengdu Television and Media Company to bring yet another major Dota 2 event to one of Asia’s rising esports hubs. With Tundra Esports chasing a fourth straight Slam title, the competitive energy around this event feels stronger than ever!
Here’s all the key information about BLAST Slam V, including the schedule, format, teams, prize pool, and ticket information.
BLAST Slam V Location & Dates
BLAST Slam V kicks off on November 25 and runs through December 7, 2025. The Group Stage will be played online, but the Playoffs will take place in front of a live audience at the Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre in Chengdu, China.
BLAST Slam V Schedule & Format
Building on the significant format change introduced at BLAST Slam IV, which added a LAN component to the event, the organizers are keeping the same structure for this edition.
The Group Stage (November 25–28) will adopt a round-robin format and all matches will be played as best-of-ones. The top two teams will advance directly to the Semifinals, while the 3rd-8th teams will move to the Play-In Stage.
Teams placed 9th–12th will face off in the Last Chance Playoffs, where they will compete in a best-of-three series; only two will proceed to the Play-In Stage. At that point, eight teams will clash in best-of-three series, with the winners advancing to the Quarterfinals and the rest being eliminated.
The tournament will then move to single-elimination Playoff brackets (December 5–7). All games will be played as best-of-three series, except for the Grand Final, which will be played as a best-of-five series. The top four teams will qualify for BLAST Slam VI.
Schedule
This table outlines the full BLAST Slam V schedule, including each stage and date.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | November 25–28, 2025 |
| Play-In A | November 30, 2025 |
| Play-In B | November 30, 2025 |
| Playoffs | December 5–7, 2025 |
Note: For more specific match fixtures, you can refer to the official BLAST.tv website.
Prize Pool Distribution
This Dota 2 tournament features a total prize pool of $1.02 million, divided into team earnings ($770,000) and Club Rewards ($250,000). Here’s how the money will be distributed:
| Place | Prize Money | Club Rewards | Total Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300,000 | $100,000 | $400,000 |
| 2nd | $150,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $60,000 | $20,000 | $80,000 |
| 5th-6th | $35,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| 7th-8th | $30,000 | $7,500 | $37,500 |
| 9th-10th | $25,000 | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| 11th-12th | $10,000 | $2,500 | $12,500 |
| Grand Total | $770,000 | $250,000 | $1,020,000 |
Teams Competing At BLAST Slam V
Twelve Dota 2 teams are participating in BLAST Slam V. Each earned its spot either via direct invitation, regional qualifiers, or by being the fan-favorite selected from the host region.
- Xtreme Gaming (Host Region Favorite Invite)
- Team Falcons (Direct Invite)
- Tundra Esports (Direct Invite)
- Team Tidebound (Direct Invite)
- Yakult Brothers (Direct Invite)
- OG1 (Direct Invite)
- Team Yandex (Direct Invite)
- HEROIC (Americas Regional Invite)
- MOUZ (Europe Qualifier)
- Natus Vincere (Europe Qualifier)
- Tearlaments (China Qualifier)
- Execration (SEA Qualifier)
Note: Team Spirit, PARIVISION, and Team Liquid were all invited to attend the event, but they all declined the invitation. 1OG acquired Team Aureus and will compete in their place.
How To Watch BLAST Slam V
You can watch the BLAST Slam V games in over 30 languages across over 50 countries and territories by tuning into the official broadcasts on the BLAST.tv website or on the tournament organizer’s Twitch, YouTube, and Kick channels.
Tickets
Tickets to attend the tournament in Chengdu are available for purchase through HKTrip from 5–7 December, 2025. The prices range from 188¥ ($26) to 2873¥ ($404).
| Class | December 5 | December 6 | December 7 | 3-Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | 888¥ | $125 | 1088¥ | $153 | 1288¥ | $181 | 2872¥ | $404 |
| Class B | 688¥ | $97 | 888¥ | $125 | 1088¥ | $153 | 2344¥ | $330 |
| Class C | 488¥ | $69 | 688¥ | $97 | 888¥ | $125 | 1816¥ | $255 |
| Class D | 388¥ | $54 | 488¥ | $69 | 688¥ | $97 | 1376¥ | $193 |
| Class E | 288¥ | $40 | 388¥ | $54 | 588¥ | $83 | – |
| Class F | 188¥ | $26 | 288¥ | $40 | 388¥ | $54 | – |
FAQs
When and where will BLAST Slam V take place?
BLAST Slam V will be held at the Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre in Chengdu, China, from November 25 to December 7, 2025.
What is the BLAST Slam V prize pool?
BLAST Slam V features a $1.02 million prize pool, divided into $770,000 in cash prizes and $250,000 in Club Rewards. The winning team will take home $400,000 (of which $100,000 is Club Rewards).
How can I watch BLAST Slam V?
You can watch all the action of BLAST Slam V on the official BLAST.tv website as well as on YouTube and Twitch. The tournament will be streamed in 30+ languages across 50+ countries and territories.
Where can I purchase BLAST Slam V tickets?
You can purchase tickets to attend the tournament in person at the Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre in Chendgu, China, on the HKTrip website.
Who can win BLAST Slam V?
The top teams entering BLAST Slam V include Team Falcons, Tundra Esports, and HEROIC. Given their track record, mental strength, and reliability, Tundra Esports are the favorites to win BLAST Slam V.
References
- Counter-Strike | Tournaments, matches, minigames and News (Blast)
- BLASTDota (Twitch)
- BLAST Slam Dota 2 (YouTube)
- BLASTDota (Kick)
- BLAST DOTA SLAM CHENGDU (Trip.com)
- Blastdota (Twitch)
