BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026

Phase 1: Play-ins

• Participants: 8 teams.
• Format: GSL Double-Elimination bracket.
• Objective: The Top 4 teams secure their spot in the Swiss Stage, while the remaining 4 are eliminated.

Phase 2: Swiss Stage

• Participants: 16 teams (Direct invites + Play-in qualifiers).
• Format: Swiss System (Teams with similar win/loss records face each other).
• Objective: The Top 8 teams advance to the Playoffs. Teams must reach 3 wins to qualify, while 3 losses result in elimination.

Phase 3: Playoffs

• Participants: The final 8 teams.
• Format: Single-Elimination bracket (Win or go home).
• Match Rules:
• Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Best-of-3 (Bo3).
• Grand Finals: Best-of-5 (Bo5) to crown the Major Champion.