BLAST Reveals CS2 Tournament Plans for 2028

Tournament operator BLAST has shared the first details about its Counter-Strike 2 tournament program for 2028. According to the published information, the company plans to host six championships throughout the year, continuing to actively develop the professional CS2 scene.

So far, the organizers have revealed the dates for four tournaments that will take place during the first half of 2028. These events are scheduled for January, February, April, and May. The remaining two tournaments will also be held later in the year, although more details about them will be announced at a later time.

Interestingly, three of the four announced BLAST events partially overlap with tournaments organized by other operators, including PGL and ESL. This could create a very tight calendar for professional teams, which may be forced to choose between several major competitions.

BLAST is not the first company to present long-term plans for CS2. Earlier, PGL also announced plans to host six tournaments in 2028 and introduced a Tier-1 team support program. As part of this initiative, the organizer plans to cover flight expenses for eight members of each participating team and introduce additional bonuses for teams that attract the largest viewership.

In addition, BLAST previously revealed major changes to its tournament system. Starting in 2027, the operator will completely abandon online matches, and the prize pool for each tournament will increase to $1.25 million.

The BLAST tournament schedule for 2027 has already been announced as well. During that season, the company plans to organize six championships, including one event in Europe and a tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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The expansion of the major tournament calendar shows that competition between organizers in the Counter-Strike 2 ecosystem continues to grow, while the professional scene is receiving more large-scale international events.