Team Spirit Dominates BLAST Open Fall 2026
Team Spirit clinched another championship title on Sunday, defeating MOUZ 3-1 in the grand final of the BLAST Open Fall 2026, held in Porto, Portugal. This victory follows their recent success at the Esports World Cup, where they won the Counter-Strike 2 championship.
Key Highlights:
- Perfect Run: Team Spirit showcased exceptional performance throughout the event, winning their group without losing a single map and defeating Team Falcons 2-0 in the semifinals.
- Grand Final Breakdown:
- Spirit started strong with a 13-8 win on Dust II.
- MOUZ responded by taking Mirage 13-11, leveling the match.
- Team Spirit then dominated Ancient, winning 13-3, and closed out the match with a 13-6 victory on Nuke.
Player Performances:
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets was the standout player for Team Spirit, leading with 73 kills and a +21 kills-deaths differential.
- Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov contributed significantly with 70 kills and a +28 differential.
- For MOUZ, Oldrich “PR” Novy led the team with 51 kills.
Prize Distribution:
- Team Spirit earned $250,000 (with $150,000 for players and $100,000 for the club) plus three BLAST Frequent Flyer Tokens.
- MOUZ took home $160,000 (with $60,000 for players and $100,000 for the club) and one token.
Event Format:
The BLAST Open Fall featured 16 teams split into two groups for the opening stage. The format included a double-elimination system leading to playoffs, with best-of-three matches in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
Total Prize Pool:
- 1st: Team Spirit – $250,000
- 2nd: MOUZ – $160,000
- 3-4th: Team Falcons & Team Vitality – $115,000 each
- 5-6th: G2 Esports & FURIA – $75,000 each
- 7-8th: Aurora Gaming & FUT Esports – $50,000 each
- 9-12th: M80, Natus Vincere, IC Esports, Legacy – $32,500 each
- 13-16th: DENDELE CS, paiN Gaming, Lynn Vision Gaming, 9z Team – $20,000 each
Team Spirit’s impressive performance solidifies their status as a dominant force in the competitive esports scene.
