BLAST CS2 Events Calendar in 2026

Tournament organizer BLAST, alongside ESL and PGL, remains an integral part of the competitive CS2 season in 2026. Last year, BLAST was also one of the organizers of the Austin Major 2025, which was won by Team Vitality. In 2026, teams and fans can once again expect the traditional BLAST tournament series — Bounty, Open, and Rivals — which form the backbone of the operator’s annual calendar.

In this article, we take a detailed look at all upcoming BLAST tournaments in 2026, while the matches schedule is available on our website for daily tracking. A full list of competitions and key seasonal events can also be found on the events page, which features all current CS2 tournaments.

Main BLAST CS2 Tournaments in 2026

The main BLAST tournaments in the 2026 CS2 competitive season consist of four key events that define the core of the operator’s calendar. BLAST Open Spring 2026 will take place from March 18 to March 29 and will feature a total prize pool of $1.1 million. Of that amount, $400,000 will be distributed among the teams, while $700,000 is allocated to organizations.

A special place in the season is held by Rivals Spring 2026, which will be hosted in Fort Worth from April 29 to May 3. The tournament will offer a $1 million prize pool, with $350,000 going to teams and $650,000 to organizations.

Another key event of the season will be BLAST Open Fall 2026, hosted in Copenhagen from August 26 to September 6. The total prize pool will once again amount to $1.1 million, with $400,000 for teams and $700,000 for organizations.

The list of major tournaments is rounded out by Rivals Fall 2026, which will take place in Hong Kong from November 11 to November 15. The prize pool will be $1 million, including $350,000 for teams and $650,000 for organizations.

As shown, BLAST’s flagship tournaments in 2026 continue to follow a prize distribution model that provides substantial support for organizations. This approach rewards not only players for their competitive results but also clubs as a whole, positively impacting the stability and long-term development of the professional CS2 scene.

Secondary BLAST CS2 Events

An equally important role in BLAST’s competitive calendar is played by the Bounty series, which complements the main events and offers teams an alternative, more aggressive tournament format. The first event in this lineup will be BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, which begins on January 13 with the Closed Qualifier stage. Overall, the tournament will run from January 13 to January 25: the qualification phase will be held online, while the playoffs will start on January 22 in Malta, where 8 of the 32 participating teams will advance to the final stage.

During the summer period, BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 will take place. The qualification stage will once again be held online from July 21 to July 26, after which the top 8 teams will compete in the final stage from July 30 to August 2. The total prize pool for both Bounty events amounts to $1.15 million, with $500,000 allocated directly to players and $650,000 to organizations.

Participation in these tournaments is particularly appealing due to the Bounty format, where the main objective is to eliminate opponents and earn additional money into a personal prize pool for each victory. In addition, competing in BLAST tournaments grants teams Freq. Flyer Tokens, which can be converted into additional financial rewards at the end of the competitive season, further increasing the value of participation in these events.

Impact of BLAST Tournaments on the 2026 CS2 Competitive Calendar

BLAST tournaments remain an essential part of the CS2 competitive season every year, and 2026 is no exception. Events organized by BLAST fit seamlessly into the overall calendar, complementing both regional qualifiers and more prestigious international tournaments.

As a result, teams face a dense and demanding schedule that requires consistent form and performance throughout the year. Every tournament, regardless of its status, matters in the fight for VRS ranking points, which play a crucial role in securing invitations to tier-one events. Therefore, participation in BLAST tournaments is a vital part of a team’s journey toward the highest level of the professional CS2 scene.