What's next for Project Blender? Blender Spotlight

Frontpage News What's next for Project Blender? Blender Spotlight
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 15:14
Authored by Xavier
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Phase 01 of Project Blender concluded this weekend and was a resounding success, with over 4,500 rounds played between the 291 teams in attendance.

What's coming next?

The next stage of Project Blender will be Blender Spotlight: an additional opportunity for mixed-gender teams to participate in Project Blender, selected in advance by Riot Games.

Format

Eight teams will compete in dual tournament groups (also known as GSL groups) and then in a single-elimination bracket.

The three best-performing teams in Blender Spotlight will qualify for Project Blender, with the winning team advancing to Phase 03 and the second- and third-place teams advancing to Phase 02.

Schedule

Blender Spotlight will take place from 27 October to 4 November.

  • The group stage will be played on 27 and 28 October.
  • The single-elimination bracket will take place on 3 and 4 November.

Prize pool

The winning team will receive a prize pool of €10,000.

Match broadcasts

All matches will be streamed live on Twitch on the Project Blender channel.

Teams selected for Blender Spotlight will also have the opportunity to stream their perspective during their matches.

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