BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Draft Kicks Off with Exciting Matchups

The BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 live draft has commenced, showcasing the excitement as 16 low-seeded teams select their opponents for the first major tournament of the fall season. The event is set to begin with an online stage on July 21, leading to the LAN Finals in Malta starting July 30.

During the draft, players and coaches expressed their anticipation for the matchups. Alexandre "bodyy" Pianaro humorously noted the intriguing nature of matchups like rain versus NiKo and donk against bodyy. Viktor "flashie" Tamás Bea shared his eagerness to test their new team against top competition, emphasizing their competitive spirit.

EYEBALLERS, represented by Jesper "JW" Wecksell, discussed their strategy in selecting FaZe, aiming for redemption after missing out on a playoff spot in China. Meanwhile, Kamil "kisserek" Banak from SINNERS expressed confidence in their choice of FUT, citing a similar playstyle that could lead to an exciting clash.

The Gentle Mates, led by coach Daniel "djL" Narancic, confirmed that Joey "CRUC1AL" Steusel will join them for three events, with their first pick being paiN. HEROIC opted for The MongolZ, seeking a significant boost in their rankings with a potential victory.

The draft experienced a brief delay due to technical issues but quickly resumed, with 3DMAX being the first team to make their selection, opting for magic. As the tournament approaches, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an engaging and competitive season.