{"id":361468,"date":"2026-03-01T07:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T07:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=361468"},"modified":"2026-03-01T07:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T07:05:33","slug":"blast-announce-six-tournaments-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/blast-announce-six-tournaments-for-2027","title":{"rendered":"BLAST Announce Six Tournaments for 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

BLAST have officially presented the structure of the 2027 season: six major events throughout the year, a return to Brazil, and a large-scale financial reset of the ecosystem. The organizers are investing $10 million in prize pools, participation fees, and direct club payments \u2014 one of the most aggressive moves in the tournament operator market.<\/p>\n

BLAST 2027 Calendar: Rio as the Autumn Centerpiece<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Six tournaments are scheduled for the season. One of them will take place in Rio de Janeiro (October 4\u201317) \u2014 effectively marking BLAST\u2019s return to the Brazilian market with a full-scale event in a region traditionally known for strong live audience engagement.<\/p>\n

The remaining stages are distributed across the year (January, March, May, August\u2013September, and November), creating an almost continuous Tier-1 presence for the operator in the global calendar.<\/p>\n\n

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Bounty 2027: Fewer Teams, More Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bounty format has undergone structural changes:<\/p>\n

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  1. The field reduced from 32 to 16 teams;<\/li>\n
  2. Full transition to LAN;<\/li>\n
  3. Group stage \u2014 double elimination, playoffs \u2014 single elimination;<\/li>\n
  4. Invitations via VRS and regional qualifiers;<\/li>\n
  5. Prize pool increased to $1.25 million.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Organizers have also announced new draft mechanics and prize distribution systems, with further details to be revealed later.<\/p>\n

    BLAST Open and Rivals: Minimal Online, Maximum Prize Pools<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    In 2027, BLAST Open will completely eliminate online matches. All games will be played on LAN: the first week in a studio\/hotel format, the second week in an arena. The prize pool has also been increased to $1.25 million.<\/p>\n

    BLAST Rivals will retain its format, but its prize pool has been raised to the same level \u2014 $1.25 million \u2014 effectively unifying the financial structure across the operator\u2019s top-tier events.<\/p>\n

    $10 Million Investment and Direct Club Compensation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    BLAST Premier 2027 outlines total investments of $10 million:<\/p>\n