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Long considered the forefather of competitive esports, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive continues to dominate the esports scene, one event at a time, even a decade after its release in 2012.

CS:GO still reaches 200K concurrent viewers on streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch, proving it is the crown jewel of pro-level gaming. With newer tournaments like CS:GO BLAST Premier on the horizon, there's no telling of the heights CS:GO can continue to reach!

CS:GO BLAST Premier History

The BLAST Premier Series is a prestigious professional esports circuit founded in January 2020. Denmark-based esports media company RFRSH initially organized it before rebranding to BLAST.

The BLAST Premier replaced the earlier concept of the BLAST Pro Series, a series of standalone single tournaments worldwide. BLAST Premier is an evolution that became a year-long circuit that typically begins in January and ends in December of the same year, culminating in the BLAST Premier World Final.

The first season of BLAST Premier cemented itself as a top-tier tournament, with an incredible prize pool of $4.25 million. In its first year, BLAST Premier attracted top competing CS:GO teams from across the globe, including Fnatic, Team Liquid, and Team Vitality, among others.

The BLAST Premier has several major partners and sponsors, including Intel, Twitch, and Betway. It has also partnered with several popular CS:GO content creators and streamers to bolster the tournament and increase its popularity among fans.

As a newly-established event, the BLAST Premier has expanded its reach to include other international regions, with events in Europe, Asia, and North America. It continues to evolve and has swiftly become one of the most highly-anticipated CS:GO events on the calendar.

BLAST Premier Betting

The BLAST Premier is an exciting annual event that occurs all year round - you never have to miss a second of the CS:GO action, as there is a BLAST Premier event almost every month!

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CS:GO BLAST Premier: 2023 Schedule

BLAST Premier is a global circuit of short-bout events and pro-level tournaments that bring world-class Counter-Strike performances and exciting entertainment for CS:GO fans to enjoy. The BLAST Premier is split into three essential series' throughout the year: Spring Season, Fall Season, and the World Finals.

Just eight teams will be competing in the Spring Final. The Spring Groups in January decided the six teams that advanced to the BLAST Premier Spring Finals in June.

The remaining two slots are decided by the respective winners of the American and European Spring Showdowns, both of which commence on March 29. Each stage of the CS:GO BLAST Premier has its own unique format, schedule, and prize pool, with the World Final offering the most considerable prize money.

Here is a basic run-down of the entire BLAST Premier schedule for 2023.

• BLAST Premier Spring Groups - January 19 - 29
• BLAST Premier Spring Showdown Stage - March 29 - April 2
• BLAST Premier Spring Final - June 7 - 11
• BLAST Premier Fall Groups - July 13 - 23
• BLAST Premier Fall Showdown Stage - October 4 - 8
• BLAST Premier Fall Finals - November 22 - 26
• BLAST Premier World Final - December 13 - 17

CS:GO BLAST Premier Events: Format

CS:GO BLAST Premier: Spring Showdowns Format

The playoffs for the CS:GO BLAST Premier Spring Showdowns (European and American) will have the same format. All teams are placed in a single-elimination bracket, where all matches will be played in a best-of-three format.

The prize money for both Spring Showdown tournaments is $67,500 USD, to be split among all participants. The lion's share of $20,000 will be awarded to the two winners from each regional league, who will also automatically qualify for the Spring Finals.

BLAST Premier Spring Finals Format

The Spring Finals has a slightly different format, with a group stage. There will be two double-elimination format groups, each with four teams. All matches will be best of three.

The best three teams from each group, six in total, will advance to the Spring Finals playoffs. The group stage winners automatically move to the Semifinals. The runners-up in 2nd are seeded into the high level of the Quarterfinals while the 3rd place teams are placed in the lower seed of the Quarterfinals.

The playoffs are a single-elimination bracket where all matches are played in a best-of-three format. The grand prize pool for the Spring Finals is a whopping $425,000 USD, generously split between all competing teams. The largest share is given to the winners, who get $200,000 and an automatic ticket to the BLAST World Final.

CS:GO BLAST Premier Teams

BLAST Premier European Spring Showdown teams:

• BIG
• OG
• Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Fnatic
• 9INE
• Cloud9
• Copenhagen Flames
• Rare Atom

BLAST Premier American Spring Showdown teams:

• Complexity Gaming
• Team Liquid
• Evil Geniuses
• FURIA Esports
• MIBR
• paiN Gaming
• Nouns Esports
• Imperial Esports

BLAST Premier Spring Final 2023 teams

• Astralis
• FaZe Clan
• G2 Esports
• Heroic
• Natus Vincere
• Team Vitality
• TBD (from European Spring Showdown)
• TBD (from American Spring Showdown)

CS:GO Blast Premier Events: Where to watch

All CS:GO BLAST Premier events will be broadcast live in English on the BLAST Premier official YouTube and Twitch channels.

The BLAST Premier events are known for their huge production value, attracting a passionate audience hungry for a taste of the action. Each BLAST event stream will feature expert commentary and analysis from some of the best CS:GO pundits around, so be sure to tune in!

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CS:GO Blast Premier Betting Odds

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CS:GO BLAST Premier: Betting Guide

Betting on any esports can be a nerve-racking experience, especially with your money on the line. Even if you're an experienced bettor, there can still be room for improvement to maximize your gains. Here are some simple tips to help you start winning big and broaden your horizons!

Watch Older Streams/VODs

It would help if you learned your favorite teams, inside and out, to understand their strategies fully, synergizes, and everything in between. You can check out your favourite teams' older matches on YouTube.

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Do Your Homework!

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CS:GO BLAST Premier FAQs

What is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, or CS:GO, is an FPS shooter game created by Valve Corporation. It is one of the most popular esports of all time, with a large fanbase. Matches are played in rounds with two teams of five. One team plays as the terrorists, while the other team are the counter-terrorists as they face off against each other. Game objectives range from planting or defusing bombs, rescuing hostages, or eliminating the other squad in team deathmatches.

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Who are the best teams competing in CS:GO BLAST events?

Based on past results, three teams have had the most success competing in BLAST events. G2 Esports were last year's victors of the BLAST Premier World Finals, with consistently high results throughout the year. Team Liquid was the runners-up in second of the 2022 BLAST Premier World Finals. FaZe Clan also have a strong CS:GO roster and came in a respectable third position in the 2022 World Finals.