Counter-Strike giants confirmed for BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong 2026
It’s time to reveal the eight world-class Counter-Strike teams heading to Hong Kong for BLAST Premier Rivals 2026, as the tournament prepares to return to AsiaWorld-Arena from 11–15 November following a landmark sold-out debut last year.
- Spirit
- Legacy
- Vitality
- MOUZ
- G2
- Falcons
- FURIA
- FUT
These teams will compete for a share of the US$1 million prize pool, bringing some of the biggest names in international Counter-Strike back to Hong Kong for five days of world-class competition.
Among the line-up are defending champions FURIA, who lifted the inaugural BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong trophy in 2025 after defeating Falcons 3–1 in front of a sold-out AsiaWorld-Arena crowd. With both teams returning this November, fans could be treated to a thrilling rematch of last year's Grand Final.
This year's event is a truly global showcase of talent with players representing 20 different nations. The tournament will culminate in three days of live arena action from 13–15 November, as six teams battle for the new BLAST Premier Rivals trophy (made from real gold) in front of thousands of fans.
Last year's inaugural tournament marked a major milestone for esports in Hong Kong, attracting more than 30,000 fans across three arena days and generating over HK$600 million in total economic impact. The event also reached millions of fans globally, recording 262 million live views and 36 million hours watched.
Andrew Haworth, SVP of Ecosystems at BLAST , said:
“Last year's BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong was an incredible moment for Counter-Strike in Asia, with FURIA lifting the trophy in front of a sold-out arena and fans travelling from across the world to experience the action. We're very excited to welcome eight incredible teams back to Hong Kong this November. With our defending champions returning, a US$1 million prize pool and another outstanding line-up, we're excited to build on last year's success and deliver another unforgettable event for fans.”
BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong is proud to be recognized as an “M” Mark event, a prestigious designation by the Major Sports Events Committee that symbolizes the event's status as a signature, spectacular addition to Hong Kong’s world-class sports calendar.
BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong 2026 is co-organised by BLAST and the Esports Association of Hong Kong, China, and takes place from 11–15 November, with live arena playoffs from 13–15 November at AsiaWorld-Arena.
