BLAST to host CS2 and Dota 2 esports events in Malta through 2027

Tournament organizer BLAST has announced a three-year collaboration with GamingMalta to organize a series of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and Dota 2 events on the island through 2027. BLAST will begin its collaboration with GamingMalta by initially organizing nine events in Malta over the next three years. This includes season 2 of its BLAST Premier Bounty tournament, which will take place in August.

In addition to hosting tournaments, the event organizer will also open a dedicated broadcast facility and an office that will house a team focused on fostering long-term engagement and event operations in the region.

Our partnership with GamingMalta is a significant milestone for BLAST, as we have secured a multi-year partnership to drive eSports and gaming in Malta. We are excited to bring live streaming, a new studio and competitive entertainment to the island.

Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST

In addition to the new studio, BLAST will support GamingMalta’s goal of investing in grassroots initiatives to foster the growth of the eSports industry on the island.

BLAST is one of several eSports event operators hosting events in Malta. In fact, the country has previously partnered with another prominent CS2 event organizer, ESL FACEIT Group. From 2020 to 2024, ESL FACEIT Group partnered with GamingMalta to organize editions of its ESL Pro League.