Your CS2 esports guide to BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2

BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 is the final top-tier Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports event before the season-ending PGL Major Singapore. It’s an exciting time for fans across the globe, so let’s jump straight in and discuss the most important event details.

BLAST Rivals S2 event details

Mark your calendars for 11 to 15 November 2026, when BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 takes place. The tournament is a huge S-Tier LAN event at the AsiaWorld-Expo venue in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong.

BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 features eight top teams fighting for their share of the $1 million prize pool. At the current exchange rate, that’s approximately R16.5 million.

It starts with the Group Stage, which runs from 11 to 12 November 2026. The Group Stage features GSL-style groups of four teams each. The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs Stage, with the winner going directly into the Semifinals. BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2’s single-elimination Playoffs Stage takes place from 13 to 15 November. All matches are best-of-three, except for the Grand Final, which is best-of-five.

Check out the opening matchups in SAST (same as CEST) for both groups at BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 below. Times are subject to change if matches run longer or if there are technical delays.

Catch all the CS2 esports action on the official BLAST Twitch.tv and BLAST Premier YouTube channels.  Stay tuned to Esports Central as we’ll bring you the results from the BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 when the dust settles.

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