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BLAST has officially revealed the first wave of teams heading to Slam IV Singapore, following the tournament’s format revamp.
In July 2025, BLAST announced major changes for Slam IV Singapore. The event will now feature two separate stages, with a live audience during the LAN Stage. With a longer timespan for the event itself and regional qualifiers, the event is taking on a life of its own. While the event itself is still some time away, the organizers have moved ahead and announced a list of some amazing participants.
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Although BLAST Slam IV Singapore is only set to take place in November 2025, a stellar list of direct invites has been confirmed. On Aug. 13, the organizers confirmed seven of the eight teams that would be directly invited to the event. One of these teams, namely Talon Esports, received their invitation as the host region, while the others are some of the biggest teams out there. However, there remains one unannounced invite, while the rest of the teams will come through qualifiers.
The list of invited teams for BLAST Slam IV Singapore is:
Set to take place shortly after The International 2025, Slam IV Singapore promises to be one of the biggest Dota 2 tournaments in the post-TI calendar. Its extended runtime and hybrid stage format put it in line with other major events, while its timing means rosters could feature fresh line-ups shaped by the post-TI shuffle.
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BLAST Slam IV Singapore kicks off on Oct. 28 with the regional qualifiers. On Nov. 4, the teams will begin their tournament run. However, from Nov. 7 to 9, the event will head to the Indoor Stadium in Singapore with an audience. With a sizeable $1,000,000 prize pool and a chance for teams to show off some post-TI madness, it should be an absolute blast.
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