Team Yandex Wins the BLAST SLAM VIII Dota 2 Tournament

Team Yandex claimed the championship title at BLAST SLAM VIII, a major Dota 2 LAN tournament. In the decisive match, the team defeated Team Spirit 3-1 in maps.

The winners received $270,000 for first place. The runner-up earned $135,000, while PARIVISION, which finished third in the final standings, added $95,000 to its prize pool. A detailed breakdown of the prize money among the participants is provided below.

The BLAST SLAM VIII tournament took place from September 29 to October 11, 2026. The group stage matches were held online, while the playoff matches took place at the BLAST studios in Malta. Sixteen teams competed for a total prize pool of $750,000.