Blast Premier Fall Groups 2023: Preview, Analysis, Members, Schedule, Prize Money & More

The next event on the BLAST circuit calendar is set to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark! The 2023 BLAST Premier Fall Groups are scheduled to begin on July 13, offering ten days of exhilarating professional CS GO matches that will conclude on July 23.

With a significant prize pool of $177,498 up for grabs and invitations to the Fall Finals for the top six teams, the stakes are high. Teams that do not make it to the Fall Finals will automatically qualify for their respective regions’ Fall Showdown in October. Let’s delve into the format, schedule, and the twelve teams competing in the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023.

Blast Premier Fall Groups 2023: Format

Group Stage:

• Twelve partner teams will compete.
• The groups are divided into three double-elimination format groups (4 teams each), labelled A, B, and C.
• All matches in the group stage are played in a best-of-three format.
• The winner of each group advances directly to the Fall Finals.
• The remaining nine teams move on to the Play-In Stage.

Play-In Stage:

• The Play-In Stage consists of three single elimination bracket gauntlets.
• Matches in the Play-In Stage are played in a best-of-three format.
• The winner of each gauntlet advances to the Fall Finals.
• The remaining teams progress to either the EU or AM Fall Showdowns.

Blast Premier Fall Groups 2023: Participating Teams & Members

The BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 will feature twelve partner teams battling it out for a chance to secure a spot in the Fall Finals. Here is the complete list of teams along with their confirmed player rosters by their in-game ID:

• Astralis – blameF, dev1ce, Buzz, Staehr, b0RUP
• BIG – tabseM, Krimbo, prosus, s1n, mantuu
• Complexity Gaming – JT, floppy, Grim, hallzerk, EliGE
• Evil Geniuses – autimatic, junior, Jeorge, Walco, HexT
• FaZe Clan – rain, broky, Twistzz, karrigan, ropz
• G2 Esports – huNter-, NiKo, m0NESY, jks, HooXi
• Heroic – stavn, cadiaN, TeSeS, sjuush, Jabbi
• Natus Vincere – s1mple, b1t, Aleksib, jL, iM
• Ninjas In Pyjamas – REZ, hampus, Brollan, headtr1ck, k0nfig
• OG – nexa, F1KU, regali, k1to, FASHR
• Team Liquid – NAF, oSee, YEKINDAR, Rainwaker, Patsi
• Team Vitality – apEX, ZywOo, Magisk, Spinx, flameZ

Blast Premier Fall Groups 2023: Schedule

The BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 matches will commence on Thursday, July 13, at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST. The matches on the following two days will begin earlier at 03:00 PT / 06:00 ET / 12:00 CEST. The Play-In matches will start at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST every day.

Group Stage Schedule

Day 1 – Thursday, July 13:

• Vitality vs Evil Geniuses at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Complexity at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 2 – Friday, July 14:

• Heroic vs BIG at 03:00 PT / 06:00 ET / 12:00 CEST
• Natus Vincere vs Astralis at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• FaZe vs OG at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 3 – Saturday, July 15:

• G2 vs Liquid at 03:00 PT / 06:00 ET / 12:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 4 – Sunday, July 16:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 5 – Monday, July 17:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 6 – Tuesday, July 18:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 7 – Wednesday, July 19:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 8 – Thursday, July 20:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Play-In Stage Schedule: 

Day 9 – Friday, July 21:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 10 – Saturday, July 22:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Day 11 – Sunday, July 23:

• TBA vs TBA at 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 15:00 CEST
• TBA vs TBA at 09:30 PT / 12:30 ET / 18:30 CEST

Blast Premier Fall Groups 2023: Prize Pool

The total prize pool for the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 amounts to $177,498. Here is the breakdown of the prize distribution:

• 1st Place: $27,500
• 2nd Place: $27,500
• 3rd Place: $27,500
• 4th Place: $17,500
• 5th Place: $17,500
• 6th Place: $17,500
• 7th Place: $8,500
• 8th Place: $8,500
• 9th Place: $8,500
• 10th Place: $5,666
• 11th Place: $5,666
• 12th Place: $5,666

Blast Premier Fall Groups 2023 Live Streaming

To catch all the thrilling action, you can tune in to the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 matches on Twitch and YouTube. 

Get ready for ten days of intense CS:GO competition as the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 kick off in Copenhagen. Watch as the top teams battle it out for their share of the prize pool and a chance to secure a spot in the Fall Finals.

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