BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024: Format, Groups, and More
The BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024 is just around the corner, kicking off tomorrow with eight of the world's best CS2 teams battling for a coveted spot at the BLAST Premier: World Final later this year.
With a mix of direct qualifiers and grueling Showdown survivors, the stage is set for some thrilling Counter-Strike action. Here's everything you need to know about the format, groups, and the prize pool.
Tournament Format
Group Stage:
The tournament will begin with the group stage, featuring two double-elimination format groups of four teams each. Every match will be played in a Bo3 format.
- Top 3 teams from each group will progress to the playoffs.
- The Group winners will advance directly to the semifinals.
- The runners-up will move to the quarterfinals as high seeds.
- The third-place teams from each group will also enter the quarterfinals, but as low seeds.
Playoffs:
Once the group stage concludes, the playoffs will follow a single-elimination bracket format. The tournament will play the quarterfinals and semifinals as Bo3, just like the group stage. While the grand final will feature a Bo5 showdown, making it a dramatic conclusion to the Fall Final.
The Groups
The eight participating teams have been split into two groups:
Group A:
Group B:
You can learn more about the opening fixtures and group predictions HERE.
Prize Pool and Rewards
With a total prize pool of $425,000 USD, here’s how the prize money and BLAST points will be distributed among the teams:
- 1st place: $200,000 + Qualification to BLAST World Final + 3,200 BLAST Points
- 2nd place: $85,000 + 2,200 BLAST Points
- 3rd-4th place: $40,000 + 1,300 BLAST Points
- 5th-6th place: $20,000 + 600 BLAST Points
- 7th-8th place: $10,000 + 400 BLAST Points
The champion not only takes home the lion's share of the prize pool but also earns a coveted spot at the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, making every match in this tournament crucial for the teams.
Where to Watch
The BLAST Premier: Fall Final will be broadcast live on the official BLAST Premier Twitch and YouTube channels.
With the group stage and playoffs set to offer plenty of drama and excitement, fans around the globe can expect a spectacle of top-tier Counter-Strike.
Stay tuned to Strafe Esports for more coverage on the BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024. You can also follow the official BLAST Premier X account for real-time updates.
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