BLAST is the leading organizer of eSports tournaments for CS2 and Valorant

BLAST is one of the largest esports tournament organizers in the world, specializing in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and Valorant.

The company is known for its modern approach, innovative broadcasts and world-class production that sets new standards for the eSports industry.

History and formation

BLAST was founded in Denmark in 2016 by RFRSH Entertainment, which previously ran the Astralis esports team.

Initially, BLAST was created as a brand that combines shows, sports and technology, and already in 2017 held the first CS: GO tournament - BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen.

The format with bright visualization, a live arena and short matches instantly gained popularity.

Later, BLAST abandoned the "Pro Series" format in favor of BLAST Premier - a full-fledged league with seasons, qualifications and finals.

BLAST Premier Tournaments and Structure

BLAST Premier is the flagship CS2 tournament series featuring the best teams on the planet.

Season structure:

1. Spring Season is the spring part, where teams fight to reach the finals.

2. Fall Season - autumn series, similarly with qualification for global finals.

3. BLAST Premier Finals - championship among the best teams of the year.

4. World Final - the main event of the season, the "champion of champions" in CS2.

The BLAST format is distinguished by professional organization, spectacular presentation and minimalism: only the elite of the world stage, the qualifiers are held in advance, and each match is an event.

BLAST и Valorant

Since 2023, BLAST has officially partnered with Riot Games, gaining the rights to organize Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) tournaments.

The company conducts key stages:

VCT Masters, Valorant Champions, VCT Game Changers Championship.

Thus, BLAST has become a multidisciplinary platform combining FPS and MOBA shooters in one esports ecosystem.

Teams and stars

The strongest organizations participate in BLAST Premier tournaments:

Natus Vincere (NaVi), FaZe Clan, Vitality, G2 Esports, Heroic, Astralis, Cloud9, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Complexity, Team Liquid.

These teams form the backbone of the world stage, and each of their matches is broadcast in dozens of languages, collecting millions of views around the world.

BLAST and the impact on the industry

BLAST is known for its innovative approach to production:

interactive interfaces and live graphics;
minimal pauses between matches;
visual elements adapted for a wide audience;
quality content and a show component that makes esports closer to television.

The organization collaborates with major brands: Intel, Coinbase, Betway, DHL, Monster Energy, as well as with regional media partners and analytics studios.

Betting on BLAST tournaments

BLAST Premier and VCT are tournaments perfect for betting thanks to transparent formats and a huge amount of statistics.

Popular betting types:

1. Match or card winner.

2. Card account (Bo3/Bo5).

3. Total rounds or kills.

4. Tournament winner (Outright).

5. Live betting - especially during key series and semi-finals.

Tips:

Analyze the tournament form - teams participating by invite often play unstable after a pause.
See individual player ratings - there are many individual MVP series in BLAST.
Use live betting when changing sides or after tactical pauses - these are the key moments of CS2 matches.

Why BLAST is unique

BLAST is a synthesis of sports, shows and technology.

If ESL is a "classic league," then BLAST is a modern format focused on entertainment and emotions.

Each tournament is a production with thoughtful direction, where not only the result is important, but also the atmosphere.

For analysts and bettors, BLAST is interesting for its structured statistics, predictable format and high-class participants, which makes forecasts more accurate and bets more meaningful.

BLAST is the next generation of esports:

where competition turns into media shows and technology creates an atmosphere comparable to Champions League finals.
It's the brand that shapes the future of eSports - smart, dynamic and inspiring.