BLAST to Improve Conditions for Premier Tournament Players in 2026

Organizer BLAST has made major changes intended to enhance conditions for Premier series players of Counter-Strike 2 from 2026. The updated comfort standards were published on the company’s official website and are designed to enhance the overall organization and convenience for teams.

According to the announcement, beginning next season, each team will receive additional hotel rooms, allowing more staff members — such as analysts, coaches, or club representatives — to accompany the players. With respect to food, BLAST will implement a voucher system that will allow players to have any available delivery service they prefer deliver food.

In addition, organizers will also establish specialized relaxation areas at each tournament location, where players can conveniently relax between matches. Coaches and managers will also be supplied with printing devices, which will make it easier to work with tactical documents and papers. Moreover, BLAST intends to improve transport logistics and the amount of staff who will assist teams during events.

Brazil Becomes the Top Nation at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

The very first tournament of the upcoming season is BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, and it will take place on 23rd-25th of January at BLAST Maltese studio. It is a demonstration of the organizer's intention to bring professional level of the Counter-Strike 2 tournaments to an even higher level.