Our first-ever BLAST Slam tournament is just around the corner, bringing together ten of the world’s top teams to compete for their share of a prestigious million-dollar prize pool.
The journey to the championship begins with an intense group-stage, where the ten teams will fight to earn their place in the playoffs and prove themselves worthy of the title.
While some teams are fielding their full rosters, others will be relying on stand-ins, adding an unexpected twist to the competition. Read on to discover the exciting changes and surprises that await!
The reigning TI champions, Team Liquid, underwent a roster shuffle following their triumphant claim of the Aegis of Immortality at The International 2024.
This season, they’ve been competing with a new offlaner, and their roster for the BLAST Slam I will remain unchanged. Team Liquid’s confirmed lineup for the tournament is as follows:
miCKe
Nisha
Saberlight
Boxi
Insania
After finishing as back-to-back runner-ups at The International, Gaimin Gladiators had enough of falling short in the grand finals—twice!
Determined to turn things around, they underwent a roster shuffle before the start of this season, bringing in a new safelaner.
Since then, the team has been working on redefining their play style. At BLAST Slam I, Gaimin Gladiators’ confirmed roster is as follows:
watson
Quinn
Ace
tOfu
Seleri
The former two-time TI champions underwent a roster shuffle after falling short at TI 13. Retaining two players from their TI-winning lineup, they introduced fresh talent to the scene, alongside a player eager to prove himself.
Team Spirit’s confirmed roster for BLAST Slam I is as follows:
Satanic
LarI
Malik
rue
Miposhka
Team Falcons entered the professional scene last season. However, since their debut, the team has cemented themselves as one of the top teams, often coming out on top in most tournaments.
As a result, their roster remains unchanged for this season. For BLAST Slam I, Team Falcons confirmed their roster.
Skiter
Malr1ne
ATF
Cr1t-
Sneyking
This season, Tundra Esports underwent a significant roster rebuild. The revamped lineup features a mix of familiar faces and a returning player from their previous roster, all led by the two-time TI champion, 33.
After experimenting with various players earlier in the season, Tundra seemed to have found their identity during the last tournament.
For BLAST Slam I, Tundra Esports has confirmed their roster as follows:
Nightfall
lorenof
33
Saksa
Whitemon
BetBoom Team underwent a significant roster shuffle before the start of this season.
They welcomed back their safelaner, Pure, who had been loaned to Tundra last season, where he played a pivotal role in securing a podium finish at TI 13.
This revamped BetBoom roster has shown remarkable adaptability and potential in recent tournaments.
For BLAST Slam I, BetBoom Team has confirmed that their former midlaner will be rejoining them for the tournament. Their confirmed roster is as follows:
Pure
gpk-
MieRo
Save
Kataomi
HEROIC, a standout team from South America, etched their name in history as the region's first to secure a LAN victory.
They’ve proven capable of shouldering the hopes of an entire region. At BLAST Slam I, HEROIC will compete with a stand-in player.
Their confirmed roster for the tournament is as follows:
Yuma
4anlong
Davai Lama
Scofield
Kingjungles
OG, a former two-time TI organisation, is undergoing notable roster changes this season.
To sharpen their gameplay, they’ve brought in a new safelaner, a TI-winning midlaner, and a fresh support player.
Heading into the BLAST Slam I, OG’s confirmed lineup is as follows:
23Savage
Nine
Wisper
Ari
xNova
PARIVISION may be the newest team on the scene, but their roster features a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers.
In recent tournaments, the team has shown great potential and just needs time to establish its footing.
For the upcoming BLAST Slam, there’s a possibility they may compete with a stand-in, pantomem, in case their support player, Dukalis could not secure his visa on time.
Nevertheless, they remain determined to field their full lineup and leave a lasting impression.
Crystallis
No[o]ne
DM
9Class
Dukalis
pantomem (stand-in)
Xtreme Gaming is set to debut its revamped roster at the BLAST Slam I. With a major roster shuffle following their previous tournament, all eyes will be on how this restructured lineup performs. Their confirmed roster for the event is as follows:
Lou
Xm
Niu
Pyw
poloson
BLAST Slam I will kick off on November 26th. Be sure to tune into our Blast.tv to witness the action unfold live before your eyes.
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