Dota 2: Falcons & Tundra dominate BLAST Slam III group stage

The opening day of BLAST Slam III delivered a whirlwind of upsets and thrilling Dota 2 action, setting the stage for a high-stakes playoff bracket in Copenhagen.

With US$1 million on the line and a single-elimination format looming, the group stage saw surprising rises and unexpected stumbles that have reshaped the tournament narrative.

Group A: Falcons Soar, Spirit Crash

Team Falcons were the headline act in Group A, finishing on top of the group with a 3-1 record, with clinical best-of-one victories over PARIVISION, Gaimin Gladiators, and Team Spirit.

Following a victory over Gaimin Gladiators in the tie-breaker series, their dominant display secured them a direct path to the semifinals.

Gaimin Gladiators also impressed, finishing second with a 3-1 record — their only loss coming at the hands of Falcons.

PARIVISION settled for third after a 2-2 campaign, while Team Spirit, one of the pre-tournament favourites with esports betting sites, faltered to a 1-3 finish.

Aurora Gaming finished with the same record, with a surprising win over Falcons to their name, and they join Spirit in round one of the playoffs.

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Group B: Tidebound and Tundra Top, Liquid Flop

Group B mirrored the chaos of Group A. Team Tidebound emerged as a revelation, posting wins over Team Liquid, Xtreme Gaming, and BetBoom to finish 3-1.

They shared the top record with Tundra Esports, who recovered from an early defeat to Xtreme Gaming to claim key victories over Liquid, BetBoom, and Tidebound.

Tundra earned the semifinal slot with a victory over Tidebound in the tiebreaker series.

Xtreme Gaming (2-2) landed in third, while Team Liquid and BetBoom both stumbled to 1-3 finishes and now find themselves in a round one do-or-die playoff clash.

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Playoff Picture and Key Matchups

The playoffs begin on Wednesday, May 8, with two blockbuster best-of-three encounters. Below you will find the match details, with odds courtesy of Stake.com.

• Team Liquid (-120.48) vs Team Spirit (-120.48) @ 4pm CEST
• Aurora Gaming (+110) vs BetBoom Team (-151.52) @ 7pm CEST

Team Falcons and Tundra Esports await in the semifinals, well-rested and eager to capitalise on their group stage momentum.

Meanwhile, PARIVISION and Tidebound sit in the quarterfinals, with PARIVISION and Xtreme Gaming waiting in the second round for the winners of Wednesday’s fixtures.

The playoff bracket will run through Sunday, with all matches best-of-three until the grand final, which will be played as a best-of-five.

With only one team set to lift the BLAST Slam III trophy, the road ahead promises high drama and elite-level Dota 2 action.