{"id":334106,"date":"2026-01-12T16:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=334106"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:39:19","slug":"blast-bounty-winter-2026-complete-viewers-guide-schedule-prize-pool-and-streams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/blast-bounty-winter-2026-complete-viewers-guide-schedule-prize-pool-and-streams","title":{"rendered":"BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 \u2014 Complete Viewer\u2019s Guide: Schedule, Prize Pool, and Streams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 opens the competitive CS2 calendar with one of the most unusual formats the scene has seen so far. Unlike traditional LAN events, this tournament begins with a high-stakes online Closed Qualifier, where preparation, confidence, and decision-making matter as much as raw skill. With a new map pool, a bounty-based system, and only eight LAN spots available, BLAST Bounty is less about easing into the season \u2014 and more about surviving it.<\/p>\n<h3>Format<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"874\">The tournament begins with a 32-team Closed Qualifier, played entirely online in Europe. Instead of a standard seeded bracket, BLAST Bounty uses a bounty-based opponent selection system:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1044\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1044\">Higher-seeded teams choose their opponents in early rounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1101\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1101\">Each team carries a cash bounty based on seeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1166\">Eliminating an opponent transfers their bounty to the winner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1302\">This turns every matchup into a strategic choice \u2014 teams must decide between safe progression or high-risk, high-reward picks.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1504\" class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1362\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1362\">All matches are best-of-three<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1406\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1406\">The qualifier runs from January 13\u201318<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1451\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1451\">Only 8 teams qualify for the LAN stage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1504\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1504\">Every round increases pressure as bounties stack<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1631\">With a new map pool in play from day one, teams are forced to adapt immediately, often without comfort picks to fall back on.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1662\">Prize Pool &amp; Bounties<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1760\">Unlike traditional prize pools, BLAST Bounty distributes money dynamically through bounties.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1890\" class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1814\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1814\">Top seeds enter with bounties of up to $60,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1854\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1854\">Mid-tier teams carry smaller bounties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1890\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1890\">Lower seeds may start with $0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1918\">When a team is eliminated:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2033\" class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1975\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1975\">Their bounty is claimed and banked by the winner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2033\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2033\">The deeper a team goes, the more valuable they become<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2134\">Beating a favorite isn\u2019t just an upset \u2014 it\u2019s a financial swing that can define the entire run.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-322576\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955106014_7dbeb9989f_k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955106014_7dbeb9989f_k.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955106014_7dbeb9989f_k-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955106014_7dbeb9989f_k-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955106014_7dbeb9989f_k-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955106014_7dbeb9989f_k-1536x894.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"157\">Schedule (CET)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"247\">All matches will be played from January 13 to 18 in Central European Time (CET).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"295\">Tuesday, January 13 \u2014 Round of 32<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">12:00 \u2014 OG vs FUT<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">14:30 \u2014 EYEBALLERS vs FaZe<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">17:00 \u2014 fnatic vs Astralis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">19:30 \u2014 HOTU vs Aurora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"449\">Wednesday, January 14 \u2014 Round of 32<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"576\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">12:00 \u2014 Passion UA vs GamerLegion<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"576\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">14:30 \u2014 NRG vs HEROIC<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"576\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">17:00 \u2014 Monte vs Natus Vincere<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"576\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">19:30 \u2014 Virtus.pro vs Vitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"625\">Thursday, January 15 \u2014 Round of 32<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"756\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">12:00 \u2014 M80 vs Gentle Mates<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"756\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">14:30 \u2014 Inner Circle vs 3DMAX<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"756\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">17:00 \u2014 Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Liquid<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"756\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">19:30 \u2014 ECSTATIC vs Falcons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"803\">Friday, January 16 \u2014 Round of 32<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"911\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">11:00 \u2014 ENCE vs PARIVISION<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"911\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">13:30 \u2014 SINNERS vs Spirit<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"911\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">16:00 \u2014 BetBoom vs paiN<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"911\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">18:30 \u2014 9INE vs FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"970\">Saturday, January 17 \u2014 Stage 2 (Round of 16)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1095\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">12:00 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #1<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1095\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">14:30 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #2<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1095\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">17:00 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #3<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1095\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">19:30 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1152\">Sunday, January 18 \u2014 Stage 2 (Round of 16)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1277\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">12:00 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #5<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1277\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">14:30 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #6<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1277\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">17:00 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #7<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1277\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">19:30 \u2014 Round of 16 Match #8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\">Where to Watch<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"427\">The event will be broadcast live online on BLAST\u2019s official Twitch and YouTube channels, alongside approved community co-streams and regional language broadcasts. As an online tournament, all matches will be available to watch live from start to finish without venue restrictions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"473\">Why Watch BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"700\">As the first major tournament of the 2026 CS2 season, BLAST Bounty sets the tone for what\u2019s to come. It\u2019s the first real look at team form after the offseason and the first high-level event played on the new map pool. With a bounty-based format, an online environment, and only eight LAN spots available, every match carries immediate consequences. Favorites are under pressure, underdogs are incentivized to take risks, and early mistakes can end a run instantly. BLAST Bounty isn\u2019t just a qualifier \u2014 it\u2019s an early-season stress test that will reveal which teams are ready, and which ones still have work to do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 opens the competitive CS2 calendar with one of the most unusual formats the scene has seen so far. Unlike traditional LAN events, this tournament begins with a high-stakes online Closed Qualifier, where preparation, confidence, and decision-making matter as much as raw skill. 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