BLAST Bounty Finals Semi-Final Matchups Locked In After Quarterfinal Upsets

BLAST Bounty Finals Semi-Final Matchups Locked In After Quarterfinal Upsets

The semi-final stage of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals in Malta has been finalized following the conclusion of the live draft show, setting up two compelling best-of-three matchups to determine who will compete for the title.

Confirmed Semi-Final Pairings

After the quarter-finals concluded, the remaining four teams and their semi-final fixtures are:

• Vitality vs Falcons – scheduled earlier on the day.

• PARIVISION vs FURIA – the second semi-final later in the evening.

These matchups were determined by Vitality’s selection as one of the highest remaining seeds following the quarter-final stage.

Quarterfinal Results That Shaped the Semis

Vitality reached the semis with a 2–0 win over GamerLegion, closing out on Inferno and Dust2.
PARIVISION also clinched their semi-final berth by upsetting Spirit 2–1, with standout performances turning the series.
Earlier results from the quarterfinals saw Falcons secure a semis spot over Liquids, and FURIA advancing through their quarterfinal victory as well.

Coaches & Veto Commentary

During the live draft, Vitality’s head coach Rémy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam explained the decision to pick Falcons, noting squad availability and map pool considerations.
FURIA’s coach Sid “sidde” Macedo also emphasized respect for PARIVISION ahead of their semi-final clash, reflecting confidence despite the unpredictability of the draw.

Tournament Context

The BLAST Bounty circuit is part of the broader BLAST Premier competitive CS2 calendar, which features online qualifiers and LAN finals where top teams compete for ranking, prize money, and prestige.
The 2026 Season 1 Finals feature a traditional single-elimination bracket after an online group stage with 32 teams, narrowing to the final four for the title decider.

What’s Next

The winners of the two semi-final matchups will meet in the best-of-five Grand Final scheduled later in the tournament, with the champion crowned and prize distribution finalized.