The quarterfinal stage of BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 has concluded in Malta, setting up an exciting semifinal day scheduled for Saturday, August 1. Four teams remain in contention for the championship: FaZe Clan, Team Spirit, Astralis, and MOUZ, after paiN Gaming was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
The BLAST Bounty tournament features a unique format where lower-seeded teams select their semifinal opponents, introducing strategic decisions before competition begins. Astralis exercised this right by choosing MOUZ, which automatically paired FaZe Clan against Team Spirit in the other semifinal matchup.
Both semifinal series will be contested as best-of-three on Saturday, August 1, with winners advancing to the grand final on Sunday, August 2 at 12:30 CET.
FaZe Clan secured their spot by defeating The MongolZ in the quarters, leaning on experienced players like Twistzz and frozen to deliver results. Team Spirit arrives as tournament favorites, featuring standout performers donk and zont1x after a convincing qualifying campaign.
Astralis surprised many by eliminating paiN Gaming to continue their bounty run, while MOUZ advanced past 3DMAX and now faces a familiar European opponent. The Astralis-MOUZ clash promises to be competitive given both teams' strong performances throughout the week.
The semifinals offer contrasting styles: FaZe's tactical discipline versus Spirit's individual skill, and a potential tight battle between Astralis and MOUZ. Beyond the trophy, every match includes bounty prize money, incentivizing teams to fight for every round rather than settling for simple victories.
