The highly anticipated opening match of BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 will feature Team Falcons taking on 100 Thieves on July 22, 2026, at 17:30 UTC.
This Round of 32 match marks a significant start to the tournament, especially as 100 Thieves made the bold decision to select the IEM Cologne Major champions, Team Falcons, as their first opponent. The series will be played in a best-of-three (BO3) format.
Historically, 100 Thieves hold a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, having won 6 out of 10 previous matches against Team Falcons. They enter this match on a five-game win streak against their upcoming rivals, adding an intriguing dynamic to this high-stakes opener.