Following the conclusion of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, Counter-Strike 2 returns to the S-Tier circuit with BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026. After a competitive online stage, the tournament is moving to the LAN finals in Malta to determine the season champion.
Quick Facts
- Online Stage: Completed July 26, 2026.
- LAN Finals Dates: July 30 – Aug 2, 2026.
- Venue: BLAST Arena Studios, Malta.
- Game Meta: The event features the latest patch, including the return of Cache to the map pool and updated C4 explosion mechanics.
LAN Finals Schedule
The top eight teams from the online stage have advanced to the Malta LAN finals. The bracket is as follows:
Sunday, July 30
- Liquid vs. Spirit (15:00 CEST)
- 3DMAX vs. MOUZ (18:00 CEST)
Monday, July 31
- FaZe vs. TheMongolZ (14:30 CEST)
- paiN vs. Astralis (17:30 CEST)
Tuesday, Aug. 1
- Semi-finals begin at 12:30 CEST.
Tournament Format
The tournament utilizes a signature draft system where the bottom 16 teams select their opponents. The "bounty" mechanism drives the prize pool: upsetting a favorite awards the underdog half of the target's bounty, while the remainder becomes the new bounty for the winning team. This format is designed to distribute prize money and VRS ranking points across the 32-team field.
Participating Teams
The event features a mix of established rosters and newly formed lineups testing their strength under the current game patch. Participating teams include: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, Spirit, Aurora, G2, MOUZ, FUT, The MongolZ, FaZe, GamerLegion, Astralis, magic, paiN, Alliance, M80, Ninjas In Pyjamas, HEROIC, Dendele, Liquid, Nemesis, 3DMAX, EYEBALLERS, Gentle Mates, SINNERS, Nuclear TigeRES, HOTU, FOKUS, 100 Thieves, OG, Wildcard, and Nemiga.
Where to Watch
All matches are available via the following official channels:
- Twitch
- YouTube
- BLAST.tv