BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 will be in North America

The Counter-Strike ^[1] competitive scene continues to garner more views than the last, primarily thanks to some of the biggest names in the scene. In particular, names like Team Vitality and Team Spirit are considered some of the strongest CS2 teams, and Team Vitality proved this with the last BLAST tournament.

Now, with BLAST Rivals confirmed for 2026, fans may wonder where the tournament will take place. Fortunately, thanks to the official announcement, fans already have a general idea, and it’s in a place most players may not have been expecting.

So, without further ado, here’s where the next BLAST Rivals Season 1 will take place.

What do we know about BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026?

BLAST Premier announced through X (formerly Twitter) on May 6, 2025, that Rivals Season 1 2026 will take place in North America from April 27 to May 3, 2026. Although specific details are unknown, this move aligns with the organizer’s goal to grow the esports scene in the region. Their official statement read, “We are pleased to announce that the BLAST Premier Rivals S1 2026 will be held in North America!” promising more updates soon.

The exact location within North America is unconfirmed. This reveal comes after the uncertainty from the BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 event, which was relocated from Monterey, Mexico, to Copenhagen, Denmark. Fans are now speculating potential cities for the event in 2026, with Seattle, Montreal, New York, and Detroit being the most requested. The lack of information has caused debates online, but regardless of details, fans are excited for BLAST’s return to the continent.

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Will BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 be like previous North American events?

Details on the tournament’s format, prize pool, and participating teams are unknown. However, BLAST’s history in the region gives fans an idea of what to expect from the event. For example, the recent BLAST.tv Austin Major had a $1.25 million prize pool and 32 teams and was sponsored by Alienware. Although it wasn’t confirmed, Rivals Season 1 2026 can have a similar structure due to the company’s pre-established legacy and partnerships.

Fans are celebrating the news, pointing at the success of older BLAST tournaments with millions of viewers. While fans wait for updates, they can check out other US-based events like Austin Major and IEM Dallas. With BLAST’s track record, Rivals Season 1 2026 will boost Counter-Strike 2’s popularity in North America.

References

1. [1] "Cs2 website". www.counter-strike.net. Retrieved May 07, 2025