BLAST is the second-largest CS2 tournament organizer, behind ESL. The BLAST Premier circuit runs the full calendar year: 6-7 Spring/Fall Groups stages, 2-3 Spring/Fall Finals, and the World Final. The English broadcast is the canonical watch for non-ESL CS2 events.
What BLAST covers
- **BLAST Premier Spring Groups** (Jan–Feb) — 12 teams, 3 groups of 4, double-elimination.
- **BLAST Premier Spring Final** (Jun) — 8 teams, single-elimination.
- **BLAST Premier Fall Groups** (Aug–Sep) — same format as Spring.
- **BLAST Premier Fall Final** (Nov) — 8 teams.
- **BLAST Premier World Final** (Dec) — 8 teams, the year-end showpiece.
The BLAST.tv platform
BLAST.tv is BLAST's custom streaming platform, not just a Twitch channel. The platform offers:
- **Multi-angle viewing** during major matches (player POV, observer, free-cam).
- **Live stats overlay** with player HLTV-style ratings, ADR, and KAST.
- **Interactive polls and predictions** during the broadcast.
- **VOD library** with timestamped rounds.
The Twitch and Kick channels are mirrors of the main BLAST.tv stream; if you want the extra features, watch on BLAST.tv directly.
When is the channel live?
- **Groups stages**: every Mon–Sun for 2 weeks, 8-10 hours per day.
- **Finals**: 4-day events, 10-14 hours per day.
- **Off-weeks**: VODs, BLAST Premier Rewind highlights show, occasional talk shows.