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BLAST to Host Counter-Strike 2 Major

Posted : 17 June 2024

Esports tournament organizer BLAST has announced it will host a Counter-Strike 2 Major in Austin, Texas, in 2025. The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will take place at the Moody Center in June 2025 and marks BLAST's second time organizing a Counter-Strike Major.

 

BLAST claims the Austin Major will be “one of the largest esports events ever hosted in the United States.” The event is expected to generate a $40 million (~£31.57m) economic boost for Austin and attract 50,000 in-person attendees. BLAST has partnered with entertainment company Live Nation, event promoter C3 Presents, and Visit Austin to bring the event to the city.

 

This Major will be the first Counter-Strike Major held in North America in seven years. Previously, Major League Gaming hosted a Major in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016, and ELEAGUE hosted an event in 2018. Despite having a large Counter-Strike player base, the United States has historically struggled to be competitive on the global stage.

 

The Austin Major announcement coincides with a significant overhaul of BLAST’s Counter-Strike circuit, BLAST Premier. From 2025 onward, the circuit will shift from its current partner team model to a more open format to comply with Valve's rule changes.

 

Majors are the most prestigious tournaments in Counter-Strike, run in cooperation with Valve, which generates substantial revenue for esports organizations through in-game item sales. BLAST has also expanded into other games like Dota 2, Rocket League, and Fortnite, and partnered with British Esports to support grassroots initiatives.

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