Navi and MOUZ invited to BLAST Slam IX closed qualifiers

Navi and MOUZ invited to BLAST Slam IX closed qualifiers

Natus Vincere and MOUZ are among the teams invited to compete in the closed qualifiers for BLAST Slam IX, with organizers revealing the first participants from Europe and Southeast Asia.

The closed qualifiers in both regions will feature eight teams. Four teams have received direct invitations, while the remaining four places will be filled through open qualifiers.

Navi , MOUZ, L1ga Team, and Pipsqueak+4 make up the directly invited European teams.

In Southeast Asia, Team Nemesis , Execration , Xipto Esports , and Direborn Esports have received invitations.

Three BLAST Slam IX spots available

Europe will receive two qualification spots for the main event, while Southeast Asia will have one.

The European closed qualifier is scheduled for September 12–13, with qualifiers in other regions taking place from September 19–20. The invited teams for the Chinese qualifier have yet to be announced.

BLAST Slam IX will be held online from November 20–29 and will feature 16 teams competing for a $750,000 prize pool.