The CS2 circuit will close out 2023 with the biggest BLAST event of the year, the BLAST Premier World Final, in Abu Dhabi at the Ethiad arena. Teams will compete for their share of the $1 million prize pool over the 4 day event. Remember to check out our latest betting guides to get up-to-speed on all betting and predictions ahead of the amazing event.
When is the BLAST Premier World Final?
The World Final is the culmination of BLAST’s year long circuit, and will be scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 13 to December 17.
What teams are participating?
8 teams have battled hard all year to earn their spot in the World Final and so we will certainly see the best-of-the-best represented in all of Counter-Strike.
The qualified teams are:
- Heroic – Spring Final
- Vitality – BLAST Major and Fall Final
- FaZe Clan – ESL Pro League S17
- MOUZ – ESL Pro League S18
- G2 – Global leaderboard
- Na’Vi – Global leaderboard
- Ence – Global leaderboard
- Cloud9 – Global leaderboard
The rosters are:
- dupreeh
- TeSes
- sjuush
- Zyphon
- salazar
- apEX
- ZywOo
- FlameZ
- spinX
- mezii
FaZe Clan:
- Karrigan
- rain
- Twitzz
- Ropz
- Broky
MOUZ:
- Frozen
- Siuhy
- Torzsi
- Jimpphat
- xertioN
ENCE
- gla1ve
- NertZ
- Maden
- Dycha
- SunPayus
G2
- NiKo
- huNter-
- nexa
- HooXi
- m0NESY
Cloud9
- HObbit
- electroNic
- Boombl4
- Ax1Le
- Perfecto
What is the format of the BLAST Premier World Final?
With only 8 teams participating, expect an intense and action-packed event.
The teams will compete in two groups of 4, whereby they will play in a traditional GSL style format, with all matches being played in a best-of-three.
The group winners move straight to the semi-finals. The second place teams progress to the quarterfinals as high seeds, and the third place teams move to quarterfinals as low seeds. The last placed team in the group is eliminated.
The playoffs will be single elimination with best-of-three in the quarter and semi-finals; and then a full best-of-five for the grand finals.
Prize Pool for the World Final
The total prize pool for the event is $1,000,000 USD. The prize money is distributed to all 8 teams participating in the event. See the breakdown below.
- 1st: $500,000
- 2nd: $250,000
- 3rd-4th: $85,000
- 5th-6th: $25,000
- 7th-8th: $15,000
Where can I watch the BLAST Premier World Final 2023?
For the best viewing experience, BLAST have developed their own streaming platform just for their events! You can watch with the most hardcore fans directly on BLAST.tv. They also provide everything you need to keep you entertained during and before the event, such as Pick’ems.
The tournament will also be livestreamed on their twitch channel (embed https://www.twitch.tv/blastpremier).
