The BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Closed Qualifier kicks off January 13–18, 2026, featuring 32 teams vying for eight Malta LAN finals spots and a $1,150,000 prize pool, with official VRS rankings and bookmaker odds current as of today.

Top predicted favorites are Team Spirit, Team Vitality, FURIA, Team Falcons, FaZe Clan, NAVI, Aurora Gaming, and Team Liquid, listed in order of power rankings with associated odds and implied win probabilities.

FaZe Clan, NAVI, Aurora Gaming, and Team Liquid are profiled with specific odds (FaZe 12.00, NAVI 10.00, Aurora 15.00, Team Liquid 26.00) and corresponding implied chances.

Intro: The qualifier runs January 13–18, 2026, with 32 teams contending for eight Malta LAN finals spots and the $1,150,000 prize pool, using official VRS rankings and bookmaker odds current as of January 12, 2026.

Team Spirit is highlighted as the #1 pick despite offseason roster changes, with odds of 4.75 (+375) and a 21.05% implied chance to win.

FURIA is ranked #3, led by FalleN, with odds of 3.25 (+225) and a 30.77% implied chance to win, reflecting strong 2025 results and no offseason changes.

Team Vitality is positioned as the strongest current contender due to historical success and lack of lineup changes, with odds of 2.75 (+175) and a 36.36% implied chance.

Notes cover key roster moves (such as Aurora adding soulfly to replace jottAAA) and provide context on the VRS rankings, the event format and schedule, broadcast options, and FAQs for fans.

Team Falcons hold the #4 ranking with odds of 4.00 (+300) and a 25% implied chance, reflecting their solid global standing and consistent performance.