{"id":14305,"date":"2026-01-22T10:54:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=14305"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:25:37","slug":"blast-bounty-2026-season-1-finals-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/blast-bounty-2026-season-1-finals-betting-predictions","title":{"rendered":"BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals is the first top-tier Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)<\/a> LAN event of the calendar year. As many of the world’s best CS2 players<\/a> prepare to take the stage, the excitement is palpable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share in the excitement as we break down everything about the event, including the schedule, format, dynamic prize pool, and where to watch the action live. Our experts also did hours of research to provide these betting predictions, so let\u2019s leap in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals Schedule & Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Jan. 22 to 25, the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals takes place live on LAN at the BLAST Arena Studios in Attard, Malta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament features eight teams that advanced from the online Closed Qualifier<\/a>. During the online portion, we witnessed several huge upsets, like FaZe Clan<\/a> getting knocked out by EYEBALLERS and Monte sending NAVI<\/a> home with a reverse-sweep comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament features a single-elimination bracket. Quarterfinals and Semifinals matches are best-of-three, and the Grand Final is best-of-five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tournament\u2019s dynamic prize pool has a \u201cbounty\u201d system, adding a layer of depth and excitement that makes the stakes of every match unique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The matchups are decided via a draw system, which takes place live on Jan. 21. During the draw show, the lower-seeded teams will pick their opponents from the higher-seeded teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prize Pool Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The total prize pool is $1,150,000, divided into a $650,000 Club Share and a $500,000 Player Share. BLAST Bounty events feature a dynamic prize pool, where teams fight not only to advance, but to claim a piece of their opponents\u2019 hard-earned \u201cbounty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams can guarantee 50% of the total bounty from a match, and the other 50% carries over to the next game. The carried-over portion is added to the winning team’s bounty. You can keep track on the Bounty Simulator and Leaderboard<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Watch BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t make it to Malta? No problem! CS2 esports fans can watch all the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals action unfold right here at Thunderpick. Visit our CS2 betting section<\/a> when the matches start to check out our live streams. You\u2019ll also see our intuitive bet slip that lets you place in-play wagers during every match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can visit BLAST\u2019s official Twitch<\/a> and YouTube<\/a> channels to watch as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams At BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the grueling online Closed Qualifier, the field was whittled down from 32 teams to just eight. Here are all the teams participating in the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n