After a loud and colorful Major down in Rio, top-tier CS:GO is back with the 2022 BLAST Premier: Fall Finals. 8 Of the world’s best sides have qualified through the Groups for a shot at winning the lion’s share of a $425,000 prize pool, as well as a spot in the World Final this year. Join us here at Gamelevate as we run you through everything you need to know about the BLAST Fall Finals!
When Is The Fall Finals?
The 2022 BLAST Premier: Fall Finals kick off on Wednesday 23rd, November 2022 with the Group A and Group B fixtures.
The playoffs featuring the top three sides from each group will begin on Friday 25th, November, with the grand final slated for Sunday 27th, November 2022 at 16:30 GMT.
How Do The BLAST Fall Finals Work?
The 2022 BLAST Fall Finals sees 8 sides that have qualified from worldwide regional groups going head-to-head for a shot at locking in a spot in the 2022 BLAST Global Final.
The team will see the 8 sides split into two groups of four, with each side playing each other once in a bo3 match. The top three sides from each group move into the playoffs, with each group winner being seeded straight into the semifinals.
In full, here’s the full BLAST Fall Finals format:
- Group Stage:
- Two double-elimination format Groups
- Each group has 4 teams
- All matches are Bo3
- Top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs
- Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
- Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
- Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds
- Two double-elimination format Groups
- Playoffs:
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3
What Is The Fall Finals Prize Purse?
In total, there is a prize purse of $425,000 reserved by BLAST for the Fall Finals. The winners will grab a hefty $200,000, with the runners-up earning $85,000 and the 3rd-4th place sides walking away with $40,000.
Which Teams Are In The Fall Finals?
The eight teams present at the 2022 Blast Fall Finals are:
