BLAST Slam IV - Dota 2’s Next Big LAN Heads Into Playoffs

The BLAST Slam IV marks the fourth installment of BLAST’s Dota 2 tournament series - a high-profile international competition combining elite gameplay, arena-level production, and a massive prize pool. Organized by BLAST, the Danish esports company best known for its Counter-Strike events, this event pushes Dota 2 esports further into global spotlight.

The Event

Taking place in Singapore, with the LAN finals hosted at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, BLAST Slam IV features a $1,000,000 prize pool and 12 top teams from around the world. The tournament structure combines an online group stage with an in-person playoff bracket, ensuring both competitive depth and fan engagement through a live arena experience.

This event is the first fully arena-based BLAST Dota 2 tournament, giving Southeast Asian fans a chance to experience the same world-class production seen in BLAST’s Counter-Strike series.

Format Overview

The competition began with group stages, where teams fought through a round-robin system to determine seeding for playoffs. The top performers, Tundra Esports and Team Falcons, secured direct advancement to the semifinals thanks to their dominant records in the group stage.

The remaining playoff spots were determined through Play-In matches, where MOUZ, Aurora Gaming, Heroic, and Team Spirit fought for survival and a chance to move forward.

Upcoming Playoff Stage

The Playoff Bracket is now set, and tension is higher than ever as teams enter the quarterfinals:

• MOUZ vs. Team Spirit - a high-octane clash between mechanical precision and tactical mastery. The winner will advance to face Tundra Esports in the semifinals.

• Aurora Gaming vs. Heroic - a battle between Southeast Asia’s rising force and Europe’s disciplined newcomers. The victor earns a semifinal spot against Team Falcons.

These matches will decide who joins the early semifinalists in the fight for the BLAST Slam IV championship title and a shot at the lion’s share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.

The Stakes

For many teams, BLAST Slam IV represents both momentum and redemption.

• Tundra Esports and Falcons have already proven consistency and elite coordination.

• Team Spirit aim to reaffirm their post-TI strength and reclaim dominance.

• Heroic and MOUZ continue to build credibility as multi-game organizations now competing at the top level of Dota 2.

• Aurora Gaming carry the hopes of the SEA region - playing in front of a home crowd for the first time under BLAST lights.

Why BLAST Slam IV Matters

The event highlights BLAST’s deeper commitment to expanding into the Dota 2 ecosystem, delivering high-production tournaments that rival Valve’s Majors. Hosting in Singapore strengthens Dota 2’s Asian presence, while the scale of the LAN event reinforces BLAST’s ambitions to establish the Slam series as a permanent, premier fixture in the annual esports calendar.

With breathtaking visuals, a roaring crowd, and world-class teams, the BLAST Slam IV Playoffs are set to become one of the standout esports spectacles of 2025.