BLAST Bounty 2026 Finals Preview: Teams, Favorites, Underdogs, Brackets & Schedule

The Counter-Strike 2 tournament BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals start tomorrow and run from January 22 to January 25. After a tough qualifying round with 32 teams, only eight have made it to the championship bracket. Top teams like Vitality, Falcons, and Spirit are in the mix, along with some determined underdogs ready to make an impact.

With $772,500 up for grabs and the first big trophy of the year at stake, everyone is watching to see if Vitality can keep up their strong performance and win it all. Here’s our full look at the teams, tournament format, schedule, and predictions.

BLAST Bounty Finals Teams

BLAST Bounty Finals Favorites & Underdogs: Who to Watch

Favorites

Vitality

Vitality is clearly the favorite for BLAST Bounty Season 1. They ended last year at the top of the rankings and have kept that momentum going into 2026. They haven’t lost a map and have beaten their opponents with impressive efficiency, making them the team everyone wants to beat.

FURIA & Spirit

FURIA and Spirit are right behind Vitality as the next top-ranked teams. Both have played well all season and are strong picks to go far in the tournament.

Dark Horses

Liquid

Liquid is the main dark horse in this event. Their lineup has plenty of experience and top-level players, so they could surprise higher-ranked teams even though they missed out in big events last year. If they find their form, they could be a real threat.

Underdogs

Several teams are coming to the finals with a lot of determination, even though they haven’t won major titles yet:

• PARIVISION
• GamerLegion
• HEROIC

These teams don’t have as much experience as the top contenders and haven’t made a big impact internationally yet. They’ll need to play their best and hope for good matchups to advance.

Falcons are also underdogs in this stage. They’re usually a strong team, but they’re missing key players because kyousuke had visa problems and coach zonic had to go home for family reasons. This has disrupted their usual rhythm.

BLAST Bounty Finals Bracket & Schedule

January 22

• Quarter-final #1: Liquid vs. Falcons starting at 16:00 CET
• Quarter-final #2: HEROIC vs. FURIA starting at 19:00 CET

January 23

• Quarter-final #3: GamerLegion vs. Vitality starting at 16:00 CET
• Quarter-final #4: PARIVISION vs. Spirit starting at 19:00 CET

January 24

• Semi-final #1 starting at 16:00 CET
• Semi-final #2 starting at 19:00 CET:

January 25

• The best-of-five Grand Final starts at 16:00 CET

How to Watch BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals

The BLAST Bounty Season 1 will be streamed live for viewers worldwide. You can enjoy every thrilling moment at home, at work, or on the go. The official platform BLAST.tv offers live coverage, detailed statistics, and interactive features to enhance the viewing experience. There also will be official Twitch and YouTube streams:

• BLAST Twitch Official Stream
• BLAST YouTube Official Stream

What to Expect at BLAST Bounty 2026 Finals

BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 is set to kick off the year with top contenders, unpredictable dark horses, and determined underdogs all competing for the first big trophy of 2026. Vitality is the clear favorite thanks to their strong form, but teams like Spirit, FURIA, and Liquid have the talent to shake things up. With a packed bracket, high stakes, and a huge prize pool, fans can look forward to intense matches, big moments, and plenty of stories over the next four days. Whether Vitality keeps their streak or a new champion rises, BLAST Bounty Finals promises world-class CS2 action.