重點資訊
Team Yandex claimed the BLAST Slam VIII championship by defeating Team Spirit 3-1 in the grand final. This victory marks the team's second consecutive major tournament win during the start of the 2026-2027 Dota 2 season, following their previous success at PGL Wallachia Season 9.
The series began with Team Spirit taking the first game after 40 minutes, bolstered by Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk’s 19-kill performance on Ursa. Yandex responded in the second game, utilizing Ammar “ATF” Assaf’s Timbersaw to secure a 52-minute win. Alimzhan “Watson” Islambekov then dominated the third map on Nature’s Prophet with 14 kills and 14 assists, before Yandex closed the series in a 56-minute final game.
The final match featured significant contributions from Yandex’s core players. In the concluding game, Watson recorded 19 kills and 14 assists, while ATF contributed 13 kills and 22 assists. These performances helped Yandex overcome Spirit, who entered the tournament as the reigning The International champions.
For their efforts, Yandex earned US$270,000, while runner-up Team Spirit received US$135,000. The tournament concluded in Malta, where the two teams met three times throughout the event. Yandex now moves forward with two major titles, while Spirit continues to adjust following their recent roster changes.
