BLAST tournaments contribute to the host city's budget with 22 million euros

The tournament organizer BLAST has begun the search for suitable venues and partners to host CS:GO and Rainbow Six Siege competitions in 2024. According to statements in their press release, each of these championships is projected to contribute more than 22 million euros to the host city's economy.

BLAST has earned a reputation as a world-class tournament organizer, providing significant benefits to host cities and delighting fans. With the approach of 2024, set to be one of the largest and most successful years for us, we are actively seeking new opportunities to host thrilling events in stunning locations worldwide.

Thousands of fans eagerly await our tournaments at the arenas, with over 60% of them traveling from different cities. As a result, the economic impact from our previous BLAST events has exceeded 22 million euros for the economies of the host locations. We eagerly look forward to collaborating with various cities.

James Wullard, Head of Commercial Solutions at BLAST.

If this information is confirmed, it indicates that esports is approaching major sports events in terms of revenue generation. For instance, in May 2023, hosting the Ice Hockey World Championship resulted in Latvia's budget increasing by 44 million euros. The tournament spanned nearly two weeks.

In 2023, BLAST plans to hold four major CS:GO tournaments, with two already taking place in Paris and Washington. Towards the end of 2023, the championship will return to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Abu Dhabi.