Blast Open Rotterdam 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Blast Open returns in 2026 with its opening event set in Rotterdam. The Blast Open Rotterdam 2026 will feature 16 top Counter-Strike 2 teams competing for a total prize pool of $1.1 million.
This marks the first tier-one Counter-Strike event of the spring. The tournament will run across nearly 2 weeks, starting with the group stage and ending with the playoffs in front of a live audience.
The final stage of the Blast Premier Open 2026 will take place from March 27 to March 29 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Blast Open Rotterdam 2026 Format and Teams
The Blast Premier Open Rotterdam 2026 will be played between 16 teams.
- 12 teams qualified via Global VRS rankings
- 4 teams qualified through regional tournaments (Europe, North America, South America, Asia)
The teams are divided into 2 groups of 8 teams.
Format:
- Group Stage: Double-elimination (BO3)
- Top team from each group → Semi-finals
- 2nd and 3rd placed teams → Quarter-finals
- Playoffs: Single-elimination (BO3)
- Grand Final: Best-of-five (BO5)
Blast Open – Group A Teams
- FURIA (Brazil)
- Falcons (Europe)
- Natus Vincere (Europe)
- Aurora (Turkey)
- FaZe (Europe)
- B8 (Ukraine)
- NRG (USA)
- TYLOO (China)
Group B Teams
- Vitality (Europe)
- PARIVISION (Russia)
- Spirit (Russia)
- MOUZ (Europe)
- The MongolZ (Mongolia)
- Liquid (North America)
- Ninjas in Pyjamas (Europe)
- 9z (South America)
Blast Open Rotterdam 2026 Schedule and Venue
The Blast Premier Open Rotterdam 2026 will be played across 2 locations.
Group Stage
- March 18 – March 23
- Venue: BLAST studio, Copenhagen, Denmark
Playoffs
- March 27 – March 29
- Venue: Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam, Netherlands (15,000 capacity)
Blast Open 2026 – Opening Matches
Group A (March 18)
Group B (March 19)
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Blast Open Rotterdam 2026 Prize Pool
The Blast Premier Open has a total prize pool of $1.1 million.
Player Prize Distribution
- 1st – $150,000
- 2nd – $60,000
- 3rd-4th – $40,000
- 5th-6th – $20,000
- 7th-8th – $10,000
- 9th-12th – $7,500
- 13th-16th – $5,000
Club Prize Distribution
- 1st – $100,000
- 2nd – $100,000
- 3rd-4th – $75,000
- 5th-6th – $55,000
- 7th-8th – $40,000
- 9th-12th – $25,000
- 13th-16th – $15,000
FAQs – Blast Open Rotterdam 2026
Who won Blast Premier Open 2025?
G2 Esports won the Blast Premier Open London 2025, defeating Team Vitality 3-2 in the grand final at Wembley Arena.
How to watch Blast Open Rotterdam 2026?
Fans can watch the Blast Open live on:
The tournament will be broadcast in 100+ countries and in 30+ languages.
How many teams are playing at Blast Open Rotterdam 2026?
A total of 16 teams will compete across:
- Group A
- Group B
- Playoffs
What is the prize pool of Blast Premier Open Rotterdam 2026?
The total prize pool is $1,100,000, with the winner receiving $150,000 (player share).
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