BLAST Bounty Qualifiers 2026: Who Gets In, Who Misses Out Shockingly?
The BLAST Bounty qualifiers kick off the CS2 season with immediate pressure. A stacked field, a single-elimination BO3 format, and only 8 LAN spots available mean there’s no room for slow starts or warm-up series. The BLAST Bounty qualifiers are brutal by their nature. A lot on the line for the best teams. It’s always a disgrace if they miss out. Single-elimination BO3, stacked invites, and zero margin for slow starts. One off-series and you’re out. There are no guarantees.
✅ Likely to Qualify
These teams according to our CS2Bet.io analysts should make LAN unless something goes seriously wrong:
Vitality – Too stable, too disciplined. Even in online BO3:s early in the season they should be rehearsed enough.
Spirit – Map pool depth + confidence. Hard to knock out early. But there are still question marks about the new roster. One thing is sure, this is not taken light heartedly by them.
FURIA – Momentum team, thrives in chaos-heavy qualifiers. Have proved to be a part of elite CS2.
Falcons – Individual skill level should get them in.
🟡 Should Qualify, But Not Locks
Danger zone teams — good enough, but vulnerable:
NaVi – Ceiling is high, but early-season form is always a question.
FaZe – Can beat anyone, can lose to anyone. Depends on day-one sharpness.
Liquid – Talented roster, but still prone to sloppy mid-rounds.
❌ Potential Shock Misses
These are the names that could disappoint:
Astralis – Still rebuilding identity. A bad draw and they’re gone.
Virtus.pro – Slow starts, rigid style, dangerous in single-elim formats.
HEROIC / PARIVISION tier teams – Upset-capable, but consistency isn’t there.
🎲 Dark Horse Scenarios
A tier-2 team sneaks through after one big scalp — totally plausible here
One established name crashes out early due to veto mistakes or poor prep.
Teams Like GamerLegion and M80 are possible to make a statement here.
All the First Round Matchups
Furia vs. 9ine
Team Falcons vs. Ecstatic
Team Vitality vs. Virtus.pro
Aurora Gaming vs. HOTU
Team Spirit vs. Sinners Esports
Team Liquid vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas
Natus Vincere vs. Monte
Astralis vs. Fnatic
Heroic vs. NRG
3DMax vs. Inner Circle Esports
PaiN Gaming vs. BetBoom Team
FaZe Clan vs. Eyeballers
Parivision vs. ENCE
Gentle Mates vs. M80
GamerLegion vs. Passion UA
FUT Esports vs. OG
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