All You Need to Know: BLAST Open S1 2026 Open Qualifiers

Updated as of 12/01/2026

It's a new year and with that comes new opportunities for teams across the CS ecosystem. BLAST Open S1 takes BLAST to a brand new location in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Stepping onto new ground this year, teams will once again have the chance to qualify for the first Open event of the year via regional qualifiers. Below is all the information you need to compete and where to go!

Asia

Partner: GGTV - Info here

Open Qualifier Regions: Mongolia, China, Oceania, Rest of Asia

Open Qualifier Platform: Players sign up via the 5e platform

Open Qualifier Dates: Jan 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th

Closed Qualifier Dates: Feb 6th - 8th

Europe

Partner: Relog

Open Qualifier Regions: Adria, Nordic, East EU, West EU

Open Qualifier Platform: FACEIT

Open Qualifier Dates: Feb 3rd - 4th

Closed Qualifier Dates: Feb 6th - 8th

North America

Partner: Liga Ace

Open Qualifier Region: North America

Open Qualifier Platform: Gamers Club*

Open Qualifier Dates: Feb 3rd - 4th

Closed Qualifier Dates: Feb 6th - 8th

South America

Partner: Liga Ace

Open Qualifier Region: South America

Open Qualifier Platform: Gamers Club*

Open Qualifier Dates: Feb 3rd - 4th

Closed Qualifier Dates: Feb 6th - 8th

*Qualifier Link to be added once made live.