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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85635, member: 27"]
BLAST goes city shopping, chasing hosts worldwide for a massive run of arena esports shows across 2027 and 2028.

Global hosting push
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[*]BLAST opens applications for host cities.
[*]More than 40 live arena events are planned.
[*]The scope covers multiple continents and markets.
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Event portfolio on offer
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[*]Games span Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2.
[*]Lineup also features Fortnite and Rocket League.
[*]Rainbow Six and Brawl Stars round it out.
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Timeline and targets
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[*]Application window opened January 29, 2026.
[*]Focus locks on the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
[*]Expected attendance tops 500,000 fans.
[*]Most visitors travel in from outside host cities.
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What BLAST wants
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[*]Long-term city relationships over one-offs.
[*]Measurable economic and cultural returns.
[*]Repeat-host model stays central.
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Why cities should care
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[*]Prior year delivered 15 arena shows globally.
[*]Ticket sales cleared 190,000 in 2025.
[*]BLAST.tv Austin Major reportedly drove $102 million regionally.
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Deadlines to watch
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[*]Initial interest due February 13, 2026.
[*]Full bids for 2027 close March 16, 2026.
[*]2028 bids shut July 3, 2026.
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