BLAST Premier Rivals 2026 to be held in Texas

Tournament Organizer, BLASThas announced that the 2026 edition of BLAST Premier Rivals will be held in Fort Worth, Texas. The event will feature eight teams competing at Dickies Arena for a chance to win a share of $1 million in prize money and entry fees.

To bring Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports back to Texas, BLAST has partnered with Live Nation, event promoter C3 Presents and the Fort Worth Sports Commission to support the event that will take place April 29-May 3, 2026.

Participating teams will be selected from Valve’s regional rankings (VRS) and regional rankings from Europe, the Americas and Asia.

After two unforgettable events in 2024, we are proud to return to Fort Worth and Dickies Arena for BLAST Premier Rivals. The event will bring the best of Counter-Strike and eSports to a city that has quickly become the home of eSports worldwide. We are thrilled to once again partner with Live Nation, Fort Worth Sports Commission and C3 Presents to deliver competitive entertainment and a fan-friendly show.

Andred Haworth, Senior Vice President, Ecosystems, BLAST

BLAST is no stranger to hosting events in Fort Worth. In 2024, the event organizer hosted the Rocket League World Championship and Fortnite World Championship at Dickies Arena.