BLAST Slam VII: Results and Viewership

BLAST Slam VII, held in Copenhagen in early June 2026, concluded with a $1 million prize pool and 12 elite Dota 2 teams. The tournament followed the standard format: a group stage, double‑elimination playoffs from June 4 to 7, and a best‑of‑five grand final. Team Yandex emerged victorious in the final series against LGD Gaming, securing $300 000 for the championship and adding a second major title to their 2026 résumé. The runner‑up, LGD Gaming, received $150 000.

Viewership figures revealed a 16 % decline in peak audiences compared with the February BLAST Slam event. Peak viewership peaked at 271 000 during a playoff match between LGD Gaming and BB Team, while the grand final attracted slightly fewer viewers. Average viewership fell to 136.4 k, a near‑5 % drop from the previous Slam. Consequently, BLAST Slam VII ranked fifth in the series for peak viewership and was the fifth most popular Dota 2 tournament of 2026 to date. Total hours watched remained comparable to the prior Slam, indicating sustained overall engagement despite lower peak numbers.

The event’s geographic scope was global, with audiences spanning multiple time zones. Data were compiled from streaming platforms and third‑party analytics, reflecting real‑time viewer counts during live broadcasts. The next major Dota 2 competition, the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris (July 6‑18), will feature a $2 million prize pool and 24 teams, promising to reshape viewership dynamics for the remainder of the year.