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]]>The BLAST Premier World Final will be held in Singapore from October 30 to November 3, 2024, featuring eight of the world��s top Counter-Strike teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool.
BLAST Premier World Final 2024: Singapore
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— BLAST Premier
(@BLASTPremier) August 22, 2024
This event, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and organised in partnership with AEG Presents Asia, represents the first BLAST-branded tournament in South-east Asia and the largest Counter-Strike competition ever held in Singapore.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, expressed his excitement about bringing these prestigious tournaments to Singapore, highlighting the city’s growing importance as an esports hub in South-east Asia.
He emphasised that over the next 18 months, Singapore will become the premier destination for esports in the region, promising unforgettable experiences for fans and significant contributions to the local esports ecosystem.
Singapore��s emergence as a major esports destination is further underscored by the region��s significant role in the global esports market, with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for more than half of global esports views and an estimated market value of $1.6 billion.
Following the World Final in 2024, Singapore will continue its esports journey by hosting the BLAST Dota Slam in 2025, further solidifying its position as a world-class esports destination.
This continued investment in esports events is poised to attract global talent, foster local growth, and elevate Singapore��s status on the global esports map.
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]]>The event is set to take place at the Moody Center, located at The University of Texas at Austin, with a capacity exceeding 15,000 seats.
BLAST anticipates a significant economic impact of $40 million for Austin, drawing in an estimated 50,000 fans from around the world.
Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST, expressed enthusiasm for bringing the Major to Austin, emphasizing the city’s vibrant atmosphere and the state-of-the-art facilities of the Moody Center.
This move is seen as a pivotal moment for Counter-Strike esports, promising a memorable experience for both attendees and viewers globally while benefiting the local community.
The announcement was made during the first playoff day of the BLAST Premier Spring Final in London, where BLAST also unveiled details of its 2025 event circuit.
THE @BLASTTV AUSTIN MAJOR 2025
— BLAST Premier
This includes stops at prominent venues like the MEO Arena in Lisbon and Wembley Arena in London, underscoring BLAST’s commitment to expanding its global footprint in esports.
The Austin Major represents BLAST’s second endeavour in hosting a CS Major, following the successful Paris Major in 2023.
Andrew Haworth, Commissioner of BLAST Premier, previously highlighted the Paris event’s success and expressed BLAST’s readiness to adapt to the evolving esports landscape, particularly with the absence of partner leagues in the new ecosystem.
This return of the Major to North America marks a significant moment for fans, especially in the United States, where enthusiasm for Counter-Strike has remained strong since the last Major held in Boston in 2018.
The upcoming Austin Major is poised to reignite excitement, coinciding with BLAST’s revamped 2025 schedule designed to enhance competition and engagement across its tournaments.
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]]>This partnership aims to exchange information, insights, and best practices to combat corruption and misconduct in esports.
The IOC��s Olympic Movement Unit for the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions (OM Unit PMC) will play a key role in this initiative, helping to develop and implement strategies, initiatives, and programs to enhance integrity in esports.
ESIC will act as an advisory body, providing guidance and expertise to the IOC and OM Unit PMC.
Founded in 2016, ESIC is a non-profit organization focused on addressing integrity concerns in the esports industry, including prosecuting breaches such as match-fixing.
Recently, a new board featuring executives from Electronic Sports League (ESL) and BLAST was established to strengthen ethical practices through frameworks and benchmarks to tackle issues like cheating.
The IOC has increasingly invested in the esports space, establishing a new official commission last year that includes notable stakeholders from G2 Esports, Ubisoft, and Konami.
Additionally, the IOC announced plans to create an Olympic Esports Games following the Olympic Esports Series, which featured competitions in titles such as Gran Turismo, Zwift, and Just Dance.
Friedrich Martens, Head of the OM Unit PMC at the IOC, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating: “With numerous IFs organizing esports competitions and the IOC planning to organize relevant competitions as well, we need to ensure that we have all the information and intelligence available to make sure that these competitions are free of manipulations or related breaches.
“Therefore, we are very happy about this letter of collaboration formalizing the long-standing communication between ESIC and the OM Unit PMC, particularly as esports is a developing area.
“Thus, we count on the support of ESIC for safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the esports competitions of the Olympic Movement, specifically to also further understand relevant risks and develop all right measures to mitigate them.”
Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC, also shared his enthusiasm, stating: “This collaboration with the IOC and the OM Unit PMC denotes a significant milestone for the global esports industry and is a testament to the IOC��s engagement with the industry in the development of its esports strategy.
“We are looking forward to working with the IOC to support its ambitious esports initiatives.
“This collaboration further validates the critical nature of ESIC��s mission and provides the industry with further assurance that ESIC��s work is meeting the evolving challenges to competitive integrity in esports.”
ESIC has been diligent in its efforts to disrupt, prevent, investigate, and prosecute cheating and malpractice in esports.
In April 2024, ESIC launched the FairPlay Academy, a learning platform aimed at promoting fair play, ethics, and anti-corruption within esports and gaming.
The International Olympic Committee, renowned for organizing The Olympic Games, positions itself as the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.
It fosters collaboration among Olympic nations, stakeholders, athletes, and more.
The OM Unit PMC is an internal IOC unit dedicated to supporting International Sports Federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), multi-sports event organizers, and other sports organizations in their efforts to protect the integrity of their sports and competitions.
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]]>Despite the dominance of ESL FACEIT Group in the industry, BLAST has expanded its influence, taking over commercial rights for competitive broadcasts and events for both games.
Initially partnering with Epic Games in 2021 for Fortnite events, BLAST has now renewed and expanded the collaboration, handling all operations for the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) and venturing into the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS).
This move comes as a surprise to those who expected BLAST to contract following the ESL-FACEIT merger.
BLAST, known for its prominent role in Counter-Strike with BLAST Premier, has been strategic in its expansion, also overseeing leagues and events in Rainbow Six Siege and FNCS.
The company’s ability to operate within the margins, securing contracts for esports beyond traditional sports arenas, signals a positive outlook for diversified competition among tournament organizers.
While ESL’s vast resources could potentially dominate the market, BLAST’s flexibility and ability to secure contracts for esports with varying levels of popularity showcase a healthier competition landscape.
The expansion into RLCS marks a significant step for BLAST, taking charge of all league operations for the FNCS and RLCS, demonstrating its commitment to elevating and growing competitive properties in collaboration with major game publishers like Epic Games.
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Epic Games
We have announced a multi-year deal & collaboration with Epic Games to run their prestigious competitive tournaments, the @FNCompetitive (FNCS) and @RLEsports (RLCS) starting in 2024.
Read more: https://t.co/dbo5FXzzBV pic.twitter.com/GQKNMnX6Ph
— BLAST (@BLASTEsports) January 4, 2024
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]]>This marked a remarkable debut for William “mezii” Merriman, who celebrated his first Counter-Strike trophy.
Despite FaZe aiming to extend their 18-match winning streak and clinch their fourth consecutive trophy, they delivered an uninspired performance, particularly on Vertigo, where Vitality dominated from the start.
Nuke saw a closer contest, but FaZe’s critical mistake at 11-11 proved costly.
Dan “apEX” Madesclaire expressed his pride in the team’s performance, emphasizing the intense collective effort in practice and individual skills.
The French tactician also highlighted Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut’s exceptional performance, earning him his 17th MVP award with a tournament-high 1.35 rating.
The series began with a surprise Vertigo pick from Vitality, a map they hadn’t played since IEM Cologne 2023.
Despite the lack of recent experience, Vitality showcased a strong understanding of the map, securing a 9-3 halftime lead.
FaZe struggled to recover, managing only one round on the map as Vitality dominated.
The momentum carried into Nuke, with Vitality taking a 3-0 lead after a clutch from mezii in the pistol round.
FaZe rallied with seven consecutive round wins, led by H?vard “rain” Nygaard, but Vitality closed the half at 7-5.
The second half featured key clutches from Vitality, including one from Lotan “Spinx” Giladi, securing an 11-9 lead.
Despite FaZe’s attempts at a comeback, Vitality reached series point with a decisive round, ultimately winning the match.
FaZe Clan’s flawless CS2 run came to an end at the hands of a resurgent Vitality roster.
Following a lackluster end to the Global Offensive era, FaZe had dominated CS2’s initial competitions, claiming titles at IEM Sydney, the Thunderpick World Championship, and the CS Asia Championship.
Twistzz’s reported move to Team Liquid raises questions about FaZe’s roster, especially with the impending merger with GameSquare.
Vitality, bolstered by the addition of Mezii, seems to be in top form as they head into the BLAST World Final and the first Major in CS2 history in March 2023.
Both Vitality and FaZe, if their core roster survives changes, are expected to be favourites in upcoming events, providing exciting matchups in late-2023 BLAST events and potentially meeting again in a grand final.
Major Winners and now Fall Final Champions
Congratulations to @TeamVitality
#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/238IIsDS0T
— BLAST Premier
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]]>Early on Thursday, Ninjas in Pyjamas clashed with Natus Vincere in the first elimination game of the Fall Final in Group A, and it would be the latter that would claim a resounding 2-0 victory.
The series began on Overpass, which was the pick of NiP; however, NaVi looked very much at home on their opponent’s pick, as they jumped out to a quick 10-2 lead at halftime after a dominant CT side.
Led by Kristian ��k0nfig�� Wienecke, NiP would return serve with its own dominant CT side, claiming nine of the next 11 rounds to bring the scoreline back to 11-12 before NaVi wrapped up the series with a 13th round win.
Unfortunately for NiP fans and neutral Counter-Strike viewers, the second map wasn��t even close, as NaVi closed out the series with a 13-6 win on Mirage to close out the series and send the Ninjas packing.
With Oleksandr ��s1mple�� Kostyliev taking a break from competitive play, Valeriy ��b1t�� Vakhovskiy and Justinas ��jL�� Lekavicius had to stand up and carry the team, and they did, recording an equal server-high rating of 1.34.
.@natusvincere secure the win on Mirage to continue their Fall Final journey!
Unfortunately, this means @NIPCS will be heading home from the Royal Arena#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/Tbm3McrQgs
— BLAST Premier
The second of the elimination matches featured Danish rivals Astralis and Heroic, with both teams seeking a playoff berth to play in front of a sold-out Royal Arena in Copenhagen.
Heroic, who are playing this event with three stand-ins, went into the matchup as clear underdogs; however, they went on to claim map one (Vertigo) 13-8.
Heroic��s new signing, ex-Astralis player Peter ��dupreeh�� Rasmussen, topped the server in multiple categories, finishing with the highest rating (1.48), most kills (20) and best kill/death difference (+6).
The second map of the series would be Astralis�� pick of Overpass, which would turn out to be much closer than Vertigo, with the teams trading 8-4 halves to take the game into overtime.
However, after just four rounds, Heroic wrapped up the map with a 16-13 victory to claim the all-Denmark series 2-0 and advance to the quarter-finals.
.@heroicgg win the Danish Derby and continue their journey at the Fall Final!
#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/1YYRclSEjz
— BLAST Premier
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan and Cloud9 met in the upper-bracket final of Group A, where FaZe completed another comeback victory to book their place in the semi-finals, while Cloud9 advanced to the quarter-finals with the loss.
The final match of the day featured Team Vitality and Complexity, and even though the North American organisation pushed the world number five to three maps, Mathieu ��ZywOo�� Herbaut and his team claimed the series 2-1.
Friday’s quarter-final matches
- Cloud9 (-250) vs Heroic (+175) @ 3:30pm CET
- Natus Vincere (-120.48) vs Complexity (-120.48) @ 6:30pm CET
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]]>The League of Legends World Championship knockout stage commences this Thursday in Busan, South Korea, and will run over the next three weekends, with the title to be decided on Sunday, November 19.
Meanwhile, the final Major of the 2023 Rainbow Six Siege season will begin in Atlanta, USA, on October 31.
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League of Legends World Championship
The inaugural edition of the Swiss stage at LoL Worlds concluded on Sunday, October 29, which means the World Championship will move into the knockout stage.
The remaining eight teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket, where the quarterfinals will take place from Thursday, November 2, until Sunday, November 5.
LoL betting sites have Mid-Season Invitational and LPL champions JD Gaming marked as +120 favourites, followed by Gen.G (+200) and Bilibili Gaming (+1000).
Check out our extensive League of Legends World Championship betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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Rainbow Six Siege: BLAST Major Atlanta
The second and final Major of the year for Rainbow Six Siege will kick off on Tuesday, October 31, with of the world’s best R6 teams congregating in Atlanta, Georgia, for the 13-day event.
The winner will be crowned the final Major champion of the 2023 Rainbow Six Siege season, while they will also take home the US$207,000 grand prize.
Esports betting sites have Team BDS and Virtus.pro marked as the equal +450 favourites, followed by w7m esports (+500) and Soniqs (+600).
Check out our extensive Rainbow Six Siege BLAST Major Atlanta betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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]]>The tournament will unfold at the OVO Arena Wembley, a prestigious 12,000-seater venue that hosted its last Counter-Strike event, which was the Champions Stage of the FACEIT Major in 2018.
The event will feature eight top-tier teams competing for a substantial $425,000 prize pool.
BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024: LONDON
We're hoping to see all you lovely lads and lasses at the OVO Arena Wembley on the 14th-16th of June!
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— BLAST Premier
Fans eager to witness the action live can secure their tickets through Live Nation for the final three days of the competition, which are from Friday to Sunday.
The ticketing process will kick off with a presale exclusively for BLAST.tv subscribers starting on Wednesday, October 25.
This will be followed by a Live Nation presale on Thursday, October 26, and the general sale opening on Friday, October 27.
In terms of team selection, the format is expected to follow the tradition, with six of the eight teams earning their spots through the partner-only BLAST Premier Spring Groups, while the remaining two will qualify through the Spring Showdown.
The BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024 is set to be a landmark event in the world of Counter-Strike, returning to London four years after the last BLAST-hosted tournament in the city.
This event is poised to be the largest Counter-Strike competition in the UK since the London Major in 2018.
The previous BLAST Premier Spring Finals were held in Washington, DC.
The event schedule will see the first two days of competition being conducted behind closed doors, while from June 14 to 16, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the action live at the arena.
This event is part of BLAST’s ongoing efforts to bring major esports tournaments to the UK capital, which has seen an influx of significant esports events in recent years, spanning various titles such as League of Legends, Rocket League, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends.
However, the choice of the Wembley Arena venue marks a notable departure from the Copper Box Arena in Stratford, which has been the usual location for these events.
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]]>Holy SMOKES! What a match by @Complexity to become your Americas Fall Showdown Champions!
We'll see you in the Royal Arena, and to @TeamLiquidCS: GGWP
#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/ohxsAsqylJ
— BLAST Premier
This victory was especially significant as Complexity had previously lost their last five matches against Liquid.
Jonathan “?EliGE?” Jablonowski, reflecting on the win, pointed out that confidence was the key factor that had been holding Complexity back in their previous encounters.
This resounding victory helped boost their morale and solidify their winning mindset.
Liquid, on the other hand, had to fight tooth and nail to reach this stage, requiring three maps to overcome Forsaken and Party Astronauts.
In the final against Complexity, Liquid’s “experimental” roster, featuring Damian “?daps?” Steele as a secondary caller, struggled.
Daps, who was transitioning to the role of the team’s in-game leader, had a challenging return to official matches, ending the event with a 0.81 rating in his first competitive appearance since April 2022.
Even though Mareks “YEKINDAR” Ga?inskis was heavily involved in Liquid’s opening duels on map one, he struggled, succeeding in only 45% of them, leading to Liquid’s 16-4 loss on Anubis.
Complexity’s tactical prowess continued on Inferno, where they outsmarted Liquid, who had to rely on individual performances for round wins.
Liquid managed only two rounds on their T side, trailing 13-2 at halftime.
Complexity’s Johnny “?JT?” Theodosiou played a crucial role in shutting down YEKINDAR, neutralizing Liquid’s primary threat.
In the end, Complexity convincingly closed out Inferno with a 16-2 score.
This win marked a morale-boosting comeback for Complexity, as they had previously recovered from a 12-6 deficit against FURIA in the semi-finals.
With their spot secured in the Fall Final and a reputation as the best team in the Americas, Complexity heads into CS2 with renewed confidence.
.@C9CSGO, YOUR EU SHOWDOWN CHAMPIONS!
Can't wait to see them in Royal Arena, and GG to @BIGCLANgg for putting up a damn good fight
— BLAST Premier
In the European Fall Showdown final, Cloud9 secured their place at the Fall Final with a 2-0 victory over BIG, recording wins on both Ancient (16-13) and Anubis (16-12).
Cloud9 had been struggling to find success in recent tournaments, prompting a change in leadership with Abay “HObbit” Khassenov taking on the role of in-game leader.
This adjustment seemed to be paying off as they overcame BIG, who had been on an upward trajectory with wins against strong opponents.
On the first map, BIG started strongly on the T side, but Cloud9 made a comeback from 3-7 down and clinched the map 16-13.
On Cloud9’s pick, Anubis, they managed to secure a narrow 8-7 win despite initially struggling to hold the A bomb site.
BIG had a strong start on the CT side, but Cloud9’s aggressive approach and impressive individual performances allowed them to secure a 16-12 victory and close out the series.
Both Complexity and Cloud9 will take their place in the Fall Final in Copenhagen, with the US$425,000 event kicking off on November 22.
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]]>The BLAST Premier Fall Showdown will take place from October 4-8, with the Americas and European regional events running concurrently.
Both tournaments will feature eight teams, and only the winners of each Showdown will qualify for the BLAST Premier Fall Final later this year.
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BLAST Premier Fall Showdown (Americas & Europe)
The Americas Showdown will feature Team Liquid, Evil Geniuses, Complexity Gaming, FURIA Esports, Imperial Esports, Forsaken, Party Astronauts and Legacy.
Most esports betting sites have Team Liquid and FURIA Esports marked as equal favourites at +200, closely followed by Complexity at +350.
Meanwhile, the European Showdown will feature BIG, G2 Esports, OG, ENCE, 9INE, Movistar Riders, Alliance and Cloud9.
BetOnline has ENCE marked as the clear favourite at +175, closely followed by G2 Esports at +200 and Cloud9 at +400.
The winners of each regional tournament will take home a US$20,000 grand prize and book their place in the Fall Final in Copenhagen in November.
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