BLAST and ASUS Renew Partnership for Six Tier 1 CS2 Events in 2026

The two-decade partnership will see ASUS provide monitors, PCs, laptops, mice, and keyboards for the upcoming BLAST Premier season.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Tournament organizer BLAST has renewed its partnership with tech company ASUS for the 2026 BLAST Premier season, which will include six Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 events across three continents and five countries. ASUS will be the official monitor, PC, laptop, mouse, and keyboard partner for the events, and its products will be integrated into the broadcast and featured in a branded booth at all non-studio events.

Why it matters

The renewed partnership between BLAST and ASUS highlights the continued growth and importance of the Counter-Strike esports scene, as well as the value that major tech brands see in aligning with top-tier tournament organizers. The integration of ASUS products into the broadcast and events is also expected to drive further engagement with fans, many of whom already use ASUS products.

The details

As part of the renewed partnership, ASUS will provide its ultrafast displays, precision gear, and other gaming products for use across all six BLAST Premier events in 2026. This includes the BLAST Bounty Season 1 and 2, BLAST Open Season 1 and 2, and BLAST Rivals Season 1 and 2 tournaments. ASUS will also receive its own dedicated broadcast segment featuring highlight replays and exclusive camera angles.

  • The BLAST Bounty Season 1 event will take place from January 13th to January 25th in Malta.
  • The BLAST Open Season 1 2026 event will run from March 18th to March 29th in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • The BLAST Rivals Season 1 event is scheduled for April 29th to May 3rd in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
  • The BLAST Bounty Season 2 event will be held from July 21st to August 2nd in Malta.
  • The BLAST Open Season 2 event is set for August 26th to September 6th in Europe.

The players

BLAST

A leading tournament organizer in the Counter-Strike esports scene, known for hosting high-profile events.

ASUS

A multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company, known for its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand of gaming products.

Kris Huang

The General Manager of the ASUS Gaming and Workspace Gear business unit.

Kevin Nguyen

The Director of Partnerships at BLAST.

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What they’re saying

“For two decades, ROG's mission has been to innovate products that offer exceptional experiences. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we're bringing that legacy to the competitive scene like never before.”

— Kris Huang, General Manager of the ASUS Gaming and Workspace Gear business unit (esportsinsider.com)

“2025 was an incredibly successful first BLAST Premier season in this new era of Counter-Strike, and we're proud to be going into 2026 re-signing with an industry leader in ASUS. ASUS products not only elevated our competition standards, but also created unique experiences for attending fans at our events.”

— Kevin Nguyen, Director of Partnerships at BLAST (esportsinsider.com)

What’s next

The BLAST Open Season 1 2026 event, the next Tier 1 event by the tournament operator, will feature 16 teams and a prize pool of $400,000 (~£293,000). Invites will be based on the February VRS, meaning the full list of confirmed teams is expected to be announced soon.

The takeaway

The renewed partnership between BLAST and ASUS demonstrates the continued growth and importance of the Counter-Strike esports scene, as well as the value that major tech brands see in aligning with top-tier tournament organizers. The integration of ASUS products into the broadcast and events is expected to drive further engagement with fans, many of whom already use ASUS products.