BLAST continues its tradition of high-stakes Counter-Strike tournaments with the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1, featuring elite teams competing for substantial prize pools.

Eight top-tier teams will battle in a unique bounty-based format, where teams earn additional rewards for specific achievements during matches. This innovative approach adds extra excitement and strategic depth to each game.

Participating Teams:

• Natus Vincere (NAVI)
• Team Vitality
• FaZe Clan
• G2 Esports
• Team Liquid
• Cloud9
• Complexity Gaming
• ENCE

Tournament Format:

• Group Stage: Double-elimination bracket
• Playoffs: Single-elimination bracket
• All matches are best-of-three (BO3)
• Top 4 teams advance to playoffs

Prize Distribution:

• Total Prize Pool: $425,000
• Winner: $200,000
• Additional bounty rewards available per match

Key Dates:

• Group Stage: January 15-22, 2025
• Playoffs: January 25-28, 2025
• Grand Finals: January 28, 2025

Broadcast Details:

• English stream available on BLAST.tv and Twitch
• Multiple language broadcasts across regional partners
• Daily matches start at 16:00 CET

Special Features:

• Live audience attendance for playoff matches
• Enhanced viewer experience with real-time statistics
• Interactive fan predictions with rewards

The tournament combines traditional competitive elements with innovative bounty mechanics, creating an engaging viewer experience while maintaining competitive integrity at the highest level of Counter-Strike esports.

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