Monterrey set to host BLAST Premier Rivals in May
BLAST, in collaboration with Liga Ace, a Latin American esports organisation, has announced the BLAST Premier Rivals Monterrey, set to take place at the iconic Escenario GNP Seguros, at Pabellón M, Monterrey, Mexico from 2nd to the 4th May.
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. Set in the heart of Monterrey, the event promises to be one of the most electrifying moments in esports history for Mexico and Latin America.
The BLAST Premier Rivals Monterrey is expected to be the most significant esports event to take place in Mexico to date, with the city set to benefit significantly from the event, with $12.5 million USD forecast in economical investment, thousands of fans attending and millions more tuning in online from over 150 territories in multiple languages.
BLAST and Liga Ace have partnered to deliver a premium esports experience, combining BLAST’s world-renowned production quality with Liga Ace’s deep understanding of the LATAM esports community. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to growing the esports scene in Latin America while providing unforgettable moments for fans.
Emmanuel Loo, Deputy Secretary of Investment, Ministry of Economy, said:
”We know that the esports and gaming industry today represents an audience of billions of people worldwide, with an economic impact exceeding $200 billion annually. We also know that Mexico boasts the number one gaming market in Latin America, with over 76 million people and revenues surpassing $7 billion in the past year.
For these reasons, we are fully convinced that championing and advancing the agenda to establish Nuevo León as the esports and gaming hub of Latin America will bring a series of economic, technological, cultural, and social benefits to the Nuevo León community."
Andrew Haworth, BLAST’s VP of Ecosystems, Valve and Riot Games, said:
“Bringing the inaugural BLAST Premier Rivals to Monterrey marks a historical moment for Mexico and Latin America. The event will be the most significant event to take place in the country to date. We are excited to help transform the Escenario GNP Seguros, at Pabellón M- from an iconic theatre into an esports arena that will provide a global platform for the world’s best Counter-Strike players. We’re thrilled to work closely with Liga Ace to deliver a world-class competition that will elevate the esports experience for fans in Mexico and beyond.”
Octavio Echeagaray Trevino, CEO and Founder of Liga Ace, added:
“Today we are making history by bringing the most important esports event Mexico has ever seen. For four years Liga ACE has been the door in the Americas into the aspirational BLAST Premier, and now, we are honored to be a major event in the calendar, positioning Monterrey next to cities like Copenhagen, London and Lisbon
Through our collaboration with BLAST we continue our commitment to bringing the best esports experiences to the Latin American audience, this time featuring the best Counter-Strike players in the world. We are very excited to be working with BLAST in bringing Rivals Monterrey to thousands inside the arena and millions world-wide. By introducing world class live esports events into Mexico, we hope to inspire young, passionate and ambitious gamers into becoming the next generation of esports super stars ”
The first two days of the event will be played behind closed doors, before the Escenario GNP Seguros, at Pabellón M, opens its doors to fans for three days of action packed Counter-Strike with thousands of fans expected to attend the BLAST Premier Rivals.
For more details on the BLAST Premier Rivals Monterrey, including updates and announcements, follow BLAST Premier on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Youtube and BLAST.tv.
