BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: The Ultimate Showdown of Competitive CS2 Esports
The highly anticipated BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023 is just around the corner, set to kick off on the 22nd of November and running through the 26th. Eager fans will be gathering at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, as this top-tier CS2 event marks the return of LAN tournaments in Europe. This thrilling esports tournament promises action-packed matches, a jaw-dropping prize pool of $425,000 USD, and an automatic qualification spot to the prestigious BLAST Premier World Final 2023 for the champion.
The Brawl for Glory: Teams and Recent Performances
Eight highly skilled teams have qualified for this electrifying event, securing their spots through a series of grueling qualifying rounds. These juggernauts have been divided into two groups, both consisting of four teams:
A Battle of Tactics and Skill: Tournament Format and Schedule
The BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023 is divided into two riveting stages, taking place between 22nd and 26th November:
- Group Stage: 22nd to 23rd November
- Each group will follow a GSL format, where teams face off in a double-elimination bracket.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs stage.
- Playoffs: 24th to 26th November
- The Playoffs employ a single-elimination bracket; only one defeat separates a team from elimination.
- Prepare for stunning feats of skill as the four best teams clash for the championship title.
A Prize Pool to Die For: The Rewards and Excitement Grows
The staggering prize pool of $425,000 USD will be split among the participating teams, with the lion’s share going to those who reign supreme. Tension mounts as the ultimate prize – an assured spot in the elite BLAST Premier World Final 2023 – awaits the champion.
3⃣ WEEKS TO GO UNTIL FALL FINAL!
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Teams
A total of eight teams have qualified for this tournament from various different qualifiers and have been divided into two groups of four teams each.
| Teams | Status | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | Fall Groups | A |
| Heroic | Fall Groups | B |
| FaZe Clan | Fall Groups | A |
| Team Vitality | Fall Groups | B |
| Natus Vincere | Fall Groups | A |
| Astralis | Fall Groups | B |
| Cloud9 | Fall European Showdown | A |
| Complexity Gaming | Fall American Showdown | B |
Schedule and Results
The tournament has been divided into two stages that will take place from 22nd to 26th November.
- Group Stage: 22nd to 23rd November
- Playoffs: 24th to 26th November
Group A
| Position | Team | Match (W-L) | Rounds (W-L) | Round Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FaZe Clan | 2-0 | 69-45 | 24 |
| 2 | Cloud9 | 1-1 | 65-76 | -11 |
| 2 | NAVI | 1-1 | 59-52 | 7 |
| 4 | NIP | 0-2 | 32-52 | -20 |
Group B
| Position | Team | Match (W-L) | Rounds (W-L) | Round Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitality | 2-0 | 65-40 | 11 |
| 2 | Complexity | 1-1 | 54-60 | -6 |
| 2 | Heroic | 1-1 | 44-47 | -3 |
| 4 | Astralis | 0-2 | 42-58 | -16 |
Group Stage Day 1 | 22nd Nov
- FaZe vs NIP: 14:30 IST | 10:00 CET | 4:00 ET | 1:00 PT
- C9 vs NAVI: 17:30 IST | 13:00 CET | 7:00 ET | 4:00 PT
- VIT vs Heroic: 20:30 IST | 16:00 CET | 10:00 ET | 7:00 PT
- COL vs Astralis: 23:30 IST | 19:00 CET | 13:00 ET | 10:00 PT
| Match | Stage | Group | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaZe vs NIP | Opening Match (A) | Vertigo | 13-6 | Nuke | 13-9 | Mirage | – | FaZe | 2-0 |
| C9 vs NAVI | Opening Match (A) | Anubis | 13-11 | Ancient | 9-13 | Inferno | 13-9 | C9 | 2-1 |
| VIT vs Heroic | Opening Match (B) | Nuke | 13-6 | Inferno | 13-9 | Mirage | – | VIT | 2-0 |
| COL vs Astralis | Opening Match (B) | Ancient | 13-9 | Overpass | 16-12 | Nuke | – | COL | 2-0 |
Group Stage Day 2 | 23rd Nov
- NIP vs NAVI: 14:30 IST | 10:00 CET | 4:00 ET | 1:00 PT
- FaZe vs C9: 17:30 IST | 13:00 CET | 7:00 ET | 4:00 PT
- Heroic vs Astralis: 20:30 IST | 16:00 CET | 10:00 ET | 7:00 PT
- VIT vs COL: 23:30 IST | 19:00 CET | 13:00 ET | 10:00 PT
| Match | Stage | Group | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIP vs NAVI | Elimination Match (A) | Overpass | 11-13 | Mirage | 6-13 | Nuke | – | NAVI | 2-0 |
| FaZe vs C9 | Winners Match (A) | Overpass | 11-13 | Ancient | 13-2 | Anubis | 19-15 | FaZe | 2-1 |
| Heroic vs Astralis | Elimination Match (B) | Vertigo | 13-8 | Overpass | 16-13 | Mirage | – | Heroic | 2-0 |
| VIT vs COL | Winners Match (B) | Anubis | 13-2 | Nuke | 13-16 | Inferno | 13-7 | VIT | 2-1 |
Quarterfinals | 24th Nov
- C9 vs Heroic: 20:00 IST | 15:30 CET | 9:30 ET | 6:30 PT
- COL vs NAVI: 23:00 IST | 18:30 CET | 12:30 ET | 9:30 PT
| Match | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9 vs Heroic | Nuke | 13-11 | Inferno | 13-5 | Overpass | | C9 | 2-0 |
| COL vs NAVI | Anubis | 10-13 | Overpass | 13-6 | Nuke | 13-10 | COL | 2-1 |
Semifinals | 25th Nov
- VIT vs C9: 20:00 IST | 15:30 CET | 9:30 ET | 6:30 PT
- FaZe vs COL: 23:00 IST | 18:30 CET | 12:30 ET | 9:30 PT
| Match | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT vs C9 | – | – | – | – |
| FaZe vs COL | – | – | – | – |
Grand Final | 26th Nov
- TBD: 21:30 IST | 17:00 CET | 11:00 ET | 8:00 PT
| Match | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | – | – | – | – |
Format
Group Stage
- The eight qualified teams will be split into two groups of four teams each.
- Both groups will be following a double-elimination GSL format bracket.
- Each and every group stage match will follow a best-of-three series.
- The top three teams from each group will move on the playoffs.
- Winners of both groups will directly advance to the Semifinals.
- Second and third-placed teams will advance to the Quarterfinals.
Playoffs
- The three qualifying teams will follow a single-elimination bracket.
- Each and every playoff match will follow a best-of-three series.
- The team standing at the end will be crowned champion and will proceed to compete in the World Finals.
