BLAST Premier is taking community feedback seriously, announcing a series of tangible updates designed to improve the experience for teams heading into the 2026 Counter-Strike 2 season.
2025 hasn’t been perfect — and we’ve heard the feedback 🪛
We’re making tangible updates to how we support teams as we get ready for the Hong Kong Rivals, as well as looking ahead to the 2026 season.
Here’s how we’re levelling up 👇 #BLASTPremier https://t.co/W0QkH8qNog
— BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) October 7, 2025
After what it described as a “less-than-ideal” 2025, the tournament organiser has acknowledged the issues raised by participating teams and promised to step things up, both behind the scenes and on the ground, as it prepares for the upcoming Hong Kong Rivals and next year’s circuit.
In a recent post on blast.tv, BLAST said it was “committed to improving our offering for teams and increasing the visibility of changes to the BLAST circuit as we close out the year and look ahead to 2026.”
Eight Key Improvements for 2026
The upcoming changes span everything from hospitality and transport to player facilities and staff support.
To start, BLAST is expanding its hospitality offerings, giving teams two additional reserved hotel rooms that can be purchased, allowing more staff to travel alongside players. The event’s catering system will also move to a voucher-based model, giving teams more flexibility with local food delivery apps and dining options.
The on-site experience will also receive a major overhaul. Player lounges will return for large arena events, creating a space for athletes to relax between matches. BLAST also plans to bring in new printing equipment for team staff to simplify match-day prep and expand the PLAYMA headcount to better support teams during events.
On the transportation side, the organiser is conducting a comprehensive shuttle service review to make sure team travel runs smoothly between hotels and venues.
Finally, BLAST’s Malta studio is getting attention too. The organiser plans to hire permanent local staff to improve facilities and logistics, along with reviewing studio accommodation after feedback from the recent BLAST Bounty Season 2.
Looking Ahead
These updates come as BLAST looks to regain trust and momentum after a year that many teams described as frustrating. With the competitive CS2 calendar becoming more crowded than ever, the move signals that BLAST is intent on staying a major player in the space, and ensuring that teams have the best possible experience at its events.
The changes will begin rolling out ahead of the BLAST Premier: Hong Kong Rivals, with more updates expected as the 2026 season draws closer.