SEE IT LIVE – BLAST Premier Fort Worth Rivals 2026 – Dickies Arena May 1-3, 2026.

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.

This highly anticipated event will bring together the best Counter-Strike teams from around the globe to compete for $1 million USD in prize pool and participation fees. The BLAST Premier Rivals 2026 tournament will be played across five days, starting April 29, with the last three days played in front of a live audience in Dickies Arena, May 1-3, 2026.

The tournament builds on the success of BLAST’s last three blockbuster events held in Texas – following this week’s sold out BLAST.tv Austin Major at the Moody Center and last year’s Fort Worth events – the Fortnite Global Championship and Rocket League World Championship 2024.  Both of last year’s Fort Worth shows drew thousands of fans to Dickies Arena and captivated millions more watching online. These milestone events have helped cement Fort Worth and Texas’ reputation as a hub for world-class esports and gaming experiences.

Andrew Haworth, SVP of Ecosystems at BLAST, said:

“After two unforgettable events in 2024, we’re proud to return to Fort Worth and Dickies Arena for the BLAST Premier Rivals. The event will bring the very best of Counter-Strike and esports to a city that’s quickly become a home for global esports. We’re excited to partner once again with Live Nation, Fort Worth Sports Commission and C3 Presents to deliver competitive entertainment and a fan-first spectacle.”

“The Fort Worth Sports Commission is proud to continue our partnership with BLAST, building on the momentum of major 2024 events like the Fortnite Championship Series Global Championship and Rocket League World Championship,” said Cassie Poss, Interim Executive Director for the Fort Worth Sports Commission. “With world-class venues like Dickies Arena, Fort Worth is solidifying its place as a global esports destination. We look forward to welcoming fans worldwide and showcasing the hospitality that defines our city.” 

BLAST has teamed up with Live Nation, global leader in live entertainment, the Fort Worth Sports Commission, the 501c3 focused on enhancing the image, economy and quality of life for the community through the power of sport, and C3 Presents, premier Texas-based event promoters, to help support and promote the BLAST Premier Rivals 2026.

EVENT DETAILS

• Game: Counter-Strike 2
• Teams: 8 total
  • 4 teams from the Valve Regional Standings
  • 4 regional rankings from Europe, North America, South America and Asia
• Prize Pool & Participation Fees: $1,00
• 1,000,000 USD