by BLAST has announced that Singapore will host two major esports events in 2024 and 2025, marking a significant milestone in the region’s esports history.
The BLAST Premier World Final will be held in Singapore from October 30 to November 3, 2024, featuring eight of the world’s top Counter-Strike teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool.
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This event, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and organised in partnership with AEG Presents Asia, represents the first BLAST-branded tournament in South-east Asia and the largest Counter-Strike competition ever held in Singapore.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, expressed his excitement about bringing these prestigious tournaments to Singapore, highlighting the city’s growing importance as an esports hub in South-east Asia.
He emphasised that over the next 18 months, Singapore will become the premier destination for esports in the region, promising unforgettable experiences for fans and significant contributions to the local esports ecosystem.
Singapore’s emergence as a major esports destination is further underscored by the region’s significant role in the global esports market, with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for more than half of global esports views and an estimated market value of $1.6 billion.
Following the World Final in 2024, Singapore will continue its esports journey by hosting the BLAST Dota Slam in 2025, further solidifying its position as a world-class esports destination.
This continued investment in esports events is poised to attract global talent, foster local growth, and elevate Singapore’s status on the global esports map.
