Summary

  • Dota 2 BLAST Slam IV will be held in November 2025 at the city-state of Singapore, confirmed by Danish esports organizer BLAST on May 9.
  • This tournament marks the first time that a live audience would be welcomed in the series.
  • Ten Dota 2 teams will compete for a massive share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.

Ten teams will vie for glory in world-class Dota 2 action as BLAST Slam IV is confirmed for November 2025. After three successful studio-based events, the Danish organizer is bringing the tournament to Singapore to mark its first Arena Show. Get ready for electrifying matches when you witness the competition live at the iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium. Let’s see the details of this prestigious event, from the format, dates and venues, and ticketing information.

Singapore to Host First BLAST Slam Arena Event

BLAST Slam IV will take place from November 4-9, 2025, with the final three days featuring a live audience. This is the fourth edition of the prestigious BLAST tournament series and the first ever to welcome fans in person.

“We are beyond excited to announce that BLAST Slam IV will be heading to the vibrant city-state of Singapore,” BLAST announced on May 9. This is the first major Dota 2 competition to be held in the city since The International 2022 (TI11).

BLAST Slam IV will be held in the same venue as TI11, the Singapore Indoor Stadium, which can accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. The stadium provides the perfect venue for this high-stakes competition, promising fans an “unparalleled viewing experience and production quality” consistent with previous SLAM events.

Tournament Format, Teams, and Prize Pool

While participating teams haven’t been announced yet, BLAST Slam IV will feature ten invited squads from around the world. BLAST has indicated that team announcements will follow in the coming months.

BLAST Slam IV comes at an interesting point in the 2025 Dota 2 calendar, following the Esports World Cup and The International 2025. This positions it as one of the final major competitions of the year.

 The tournament structure includes five days of competition divided into three stages:

  • Group Stage (November 4): Two round-robin groups with five teams each, playing best-of-one matches
  • Playoffs (November 5-9): Single-elimination bracket with seeding determined by group placement
  • Grand Final: Best-of-five, while all other playoff matches are best-of-three

The participating Dota 2 teams will compete for a grand $1,000,000 prize pool. The prize distribution includes $750,000 in prize money and $250,000 in team earnings, with the champion taking home $300,000 plus $100,000 in team earnings.

How to Attend and Ticket Information

Even without complete details about the tournament just yet, BLAST has outlined the following ticket process:

  • BLAST.tv Pre-Sale: Registered BLAST.tv users will receive early access to tickets one day before general sale
  • General Sale: Open to everyone the day after pre-sale begins
  • Tickets + Hotel Packages: Special deals will be available through an official event partner

To access the pre-sale, fans must sign up on the BLAST website and opt in to receive notifications. The exact dates for ticket sales will be announced soon, so make sure to keep an eye on BLAST’s social media channels.

Conclusion

Even without a live audience, BLAST Slam’s previous editions were nevertheless successful, becoming one of the major competitive Dota 2 events. With BLAST Slam IV finally adding a live audience, it may just gain even more support. We may also be able to expect more arena shows in the future. Are you ready for world-class Dota 2 competition this November?