BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, and Prize Pool Details

After the thrilling conclusion of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, where Nikola “NiKo” Kovač clinched his first major trophy, the world of Counter-Strike is gearing up for another exciting chapter. BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026 is set to launch a new season of CS2 pro play, featuring 32 teams battling it out for a chance to compete in the Malta LAN finals.

This season introduces a fresh patch that reintroduces Cache to the map pool and tweaks C4 explosions, giving fans a first look at how the evolving meta will unfold. Here’s what you need to know about BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026.

As with previous Bounty seasons, the event will kick off with an online stage where 32 teams will vie for spots in the LAN finals. The top eight teams will then head to Malta to compete for the championship at the BLAST Arena Studios.

The tournament spans a total of thirteen days, including a three-day break between the online stage and the LAN finals, allowing the top eight teams to make their way to Malta.

During the online stage, fans can expect a full day of action with four matches played each game day.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026

The schedule and results will be updated as the tournament unfolds.

A total of 32 teams will participate in BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026, with NAVI notably absent from the top 5. Teams like Aurora, MOUZ, MongolZ, and Heroic will be looking to kick off their season with strong performances.

While changes are on the horizon for Bounty heading into 2027, the second edition of 2026 remains true to the original format. The tournament features 32 teams competing for eight playoff spots, with the bottom 16 teams given the opportunity to choose their opponents in BLAST’s signature Draft Show.

Each of the top 16 teams enters the tournament with a bounty on their head, and when an underdog manages to upset a favorite, they claim that bounty. Half of the bounty amount is added to the underdog’s prize winnings, while the other half becomes their new bounty. This unique system allows BLAST to distribute its prize pool, which is linked to VRS ranking points, across all participating teams.

Fans can catch all the live action on BLAST’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as on BLAST.tv.