Dota 2 BLAST Slam III invited teams revealed

With BLAST Slam III kicking off on May 5th, BLAST.tv has officially revealed the 10 invited teams that will compete in one of the biggest Dota 2 events of the year for the trophy and a massive $1m (~£770,635) prize pool.

Taking place at BLAST Studios in Copenhagen, the tournament will feature defending champions Tundra Esports alongside BetBoom Team, the inaugural Slam winners that are looking to bounce back after an underwhelming performance in Slam II.

Check out the complete list of participating teams below:

The tournament will begin with the teams being divided into two groups, with five teams each, competing in a single round-robin format. The top five teams from each group will move on to the single-elimination playoffs. 

The first-place team from each group will advance directly to the Semifinals, while second-place teams will be seeded into the Quarterfinals. Teams finishing 3rd will start their journey in Round 2, while the 4th and 5th place teams will have to battle starting from Round 1. 

All group stage matches will be best-of-one, while the playoffs will feature best-of-three series, except best-of-five Grand Final taking place on May 11th to crown the winner.

“Prepare for an action-packed adventure as these elite teams engage in high-stakes clashes, filled with awe-inspiring gameplay and impeccable strategy in Slam’s unique tournament format, with an unparalleled viewing experience, delivered straight from the BLAST Studios,” the official announcement stated.

The full schedule and prize pool distribution for BLAST Slam III will be announced soon. Fans will be able to catch all the action live on the BLAST Slam Dota 2 Twitch and YouTube channels, along with BLAST.tv’s official website.