The ultimate gaming event returns to Abu Dhabi, now with even more exclusive fan experiences!
Be part of an incredible weekend of action, as the BLAST Premier World Final takes over the iconic Etihad Arena with entertainment for the whole family.
Watch the best Counter-Strike teams in the world compete for a $1 million prize pool, get access to an exhilarating selection of fan experiences in our ‘BLAST Zone’ that includes:
- Open E-sport Tournaments: Compete for a prize pool of AED 40,000
- Mobile Gaming Area: Play the latest games and compete in pop-up tournaments
- VR Park with the latest tech and games
- Arcade games through the ages from old gen consoles to the latest
- Meet & Greet opportunity with e-sport teams and influencers
- Racing Simulators (provided by Lynk & Co)
- Indie Gaming Zone: Showcasing the indie developers’ latest games and tech
- E-sport Stage: To experience what it’s like to compete on stays like pro players
- Esports & Education Zone: For people wanting to expand their career and education in the world of gaming
- Merchandise, photo ops and much more….
The two-day event offers some thrilling action each day:
Saturday 16th December - Schedule
- 12:00 - Doors open and BLAST Zone opens
- 14:45 - Semi-finals schedule commences
Sunday 17th December - Schedule
- 12:00 - Doors open and BLAST Zone opens
- 14:15 – Finals and show match schedule commences
** Timings are subject to change based on team performance and if matches go into extra-time