DarkZero and Virtus.pro Advance to BLAST R6 Major Osaka 2026 Swiss Stage
DarkZero and Virtus.pro have become the first teams to secure their spots in the Swiss Stage of BLAST R6 Major Osaka 2026. Both squads advanced through the upper bracket on the opening day of the tournament in Japan.
The tournament's initial stage features eight teams competing in a GSL format with double elimination. DarkZero made a strong statement by defeating TYLOO 1:0 and subsequently sweeping LOS 2:0 to secure their advancement. Virtus.pro also moved forward, overcoming KINGZERO eSports before winning a tight series against Weibo Gaming 2:1.
While the veterans secure their positions, TYLOO has stood out for their youth. The Chinese roster is the youngest at the Major, with an average age of 22.02 years. This stands in contrast to Dplus KIA, the oldest lineup in the tournament, with an average age of 26.45 years—a difference of 4.43 years. TYLOO now moves into the lower bracket to fight for survival.
Upcoming Schedule
The battle for the remaining two Swiss Stage spots continues on November 7 in the lower bracket. The scheduled matchups include TYLOO vs. All Gamers and Dplus vs. KINGZERO eSports. The winners will advance to the lower bracket semifinals against Weibo Gaming and LOS, respectively.
BLAST R6 Major Osaka 2026 runs from November 6 to 15, featuring 20 teams competing for a $600,000 prize pool. Following the opening stage, 16 teams will move into the Swiss Stage, with the top eight advancing to the playoffs.
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