BLAST announced a new international tournament for Counter-Strike 2 — BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026. The competition will take place from April 27 to May 3 in North America. The prize pool and other details will be revealed later. The announcement was made on BLAST Premier's social media.

Venue, Format, and Other Details
Although the organizers have confirmed that the tournament will be held in North America, the exact city and arena have not yet been disclosed. The format for BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 is also not yet revealed. Additional information is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 concluded just on May 4. The winner was Team Vitality , who defeated Falcons in the finals with a score of 3:2, taking home $125,000. The event took place at the BLAST studio in Copenhagen, although it was initially planned to be held in Monterrey, Mexico .