Participants Announced for BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026

The tournament operator BLAST has officially unveiled the list of participants for BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. The championship will take place in the spring and will be one of the key international events of the first half of the season.

Direct invitations to the tournament were awarded to teams from the top 12 of the official Valve ranking. Among them are Team Spirit, Natus Vincere, Vitality, FaZe Clan, MOUZ, FURIA, as well as several other leading squads that consistently compete at the Tier-1 level. Four additional teams earned their spots through regional qualifiers, bringing the total number of participants to 16.

The tournament will be split into two stages. The group stage will take place from March 18 to March 23 at the BLAST studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Teams will compete for a place in the decisive stage under LAN conditions, which traditionally ensures a high level of play and preparation. The playoffs will be held from March 27 to March 29 at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, where spectators can expect a full-scale stage show and matches with the highest stakes.

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The total prize pool of BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 will amount to $400,000, to be distributed among all participating teams. For many squads, this event will be an important step in the fight for Valve ranking points, as well as an opportunity to solidify their positions ahead of the summer competitive stretch of the season.